Johnson's Pond Wildlife Park - Schnecksville, PA
Johnson’s Pond Wildlife Park – Dog-Friendly Trails in Schnecksville, PA
Johnson’s Pond Wildlife Park, nestled in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, offers a peaceful escape for pet owners seeking dog-friendly hiking. The park features scenic paved and natural walking trails that loop around beautiful ponds and meadows, perfect for a stroll with your leashed dog. Nature lovers will appreciate birdwatching opportunities, with seasonal sightings of herons, ducks, warblers, and more.
Amenities at this pet-friendly park include ample free parking, multiple benches for resting, shaded areas, and portable restrooms on-site. While there is no dedicated fenced dog area or off-leash section, the wide, paved pathways provide an easy and accessible route for dog walkers, bicyclists, and families alike. It’s a serene place for a walk, outdoor break, or to explore local wildlife, all just minutes from downtown Schnecksville and near other natural attractions like the Trexler Nature Preserve.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are there benches or seating areas for owners? Yes, there are several benches around the pond for resting and enjoying the scenery.
- Is there shade or shelter available? There are shaded areas along the trails and by the pond, providing relief on sunny days.
- Are restrooms available for owners? Yes, a port-a-potty restroom is available on-site, though it may not be available year-round.
- Where is the best place to park? There is ample parking directly at the park. The lot is usually empty and easy to find.
- Are there walking or hiking trails connected to the park? Yes, there are looping walking trails around the pond, and the park offers easy access to the larger D & L Trail nearby.
- Is the park regularly cleaned and maintained? Yes, visitors note that the park is clean and well-tended.
Reviews
Look’s really hard to fish lot’s of weeds.I did not see any fish activity
Look’s really hard to fish lot’s of weeds.I did not see any fish activity
It is an absolutely beautiful pond. The sloping hillside farms in the area along with the blooming pink lily’s among the lilypads. Down the hill behind the ponds is a small creek that flows with a calming soothing sound.
It is an absolutely beautiful pond. The sloping hillside farms in the area along with the blooming pink lily’s among the lilypads. Down the hill behind the ponds is a small creek that flows with a calming soothing sound.
Good for some quick “outdoor time”, alone or with a friend. Nice spot to view local wildlife. They used to have a least one picnic table on-site which was nice for an outdoor lunch. It’s not there anymore but there are several benches located around the pond. Hope they consider putting in a few tables. There is a well kept, but really short, walking trail around the pond. A port-a-potty is located on-site but I’m not sure if that’s there year round.
Good for some quick “outdoor time”, alone or with a friend. Nice spot to view local wildlife. They used to have a least one picnic table on-site which was nice for an outdoor lunch. It’s not there anymore but there are several benches located around the pond. Hope they consider putting in a few tables. There is a well kept, but really short, walking trail around the pond. A port-a-potty is located on-site but I’m not sure if that’s there year round.
A decent sized pond. There’s better places in the area to get into nature. Lots of algae in the summer so it’s almost impossible to fish. I caught a few bass here. Good for younger kids to learn.
A decent sized pond. There’s better places in the area to get into nature. Lots of algae in the summer so it’s almost impossible to fish. I caught a few bass here. Good for younger kids to learn.
This is a lovely lil park to go for a walk and enjoy nature. There is ample parking, it’s clean and well tended to. Most folks seem to come here for fishing, I just go to get outdoors and bird watch.
In spring, you can see a large variety of birds from warblers to swallows, heron, red wing blackbird, various ducks and more. There are two looping paths, a figure 8 around the ponds. A meadow to the right under a powerline cut gives a nice view for birdwatching as well.
Nearby, the Trexler Nature Preserve and Lehigh Valley Zoo are other spots if you’d like to make a full day outside in nature.
This is a lovely lil park to go for a walk and enjoy nature. There is ample parking, it’s clean and well tended to. Most folks seem to come here for fishing, I just go to get outdoors and bird watch.
In spring, you can see a large variety of birds from warblers to swallows, heron, red wing blackbird, various ducks and more. There are two looping paths, a figure 8 around the ponds. A meadow to the right under a powerline cut gives a nice view for birdwatching as well.
Nearby, the Trexler Nature Preserve and Lehigh Valley Zoo are other spots if you’d like to make a full day outside in nature.