Huge fenced park. No amenities but lots of space. Location: In South Park off Corrigan Drive. It’s a new facility and can be a real mud pit which the dogs love it. They’re planning to add another one adjacent to the original so the grass can grow. They will rotate which area is open weekly. Directions: Take Rt. 88 South from Pittsburgh. Turn onto Corrigan Drive which is the main drag through South Park. DO NOT EXCEED THE SPEED LIMIT. You are sure to get a ticket. The park is just past the tennis courts on the left about a mile into the park. You will see signs directing you to the wave pool on the right. Take the left at those signs and traffic light. Park just off that road and walk about 100 yards to the enclosure.’

Off leash dog park. Guy, the icy ball man (snow cones for non Pittsburghers) is right around the corner! Location: Along train tracks and adjacent to the National Aviary with a duck pond nearby. Directions: Off Western Ave on Pittsburgh’s North Side.

Off Leash Exercise Area. Location: Off Beachwood Blvd. Directions: Drive up beechwood blvd until the big blue slide, walk back on the path towards the OLEA.

Off-leash with open fields and lots of wide trails This is a really nice park with over 12 miles of wide trails. They weave through the woods and most circle back to where you started. There are also streams for swimming. There’s an open area about the size of a football field. 2 dogs per person are permitted off leash throughout the entire park if they are under the control of the handler at all times. Horses are also allowed. Location: Fern Hollow Rd. Sewickley Heights, PA. Directions: From Rt. 65, turn into the Quaker Valley Shopping Plaza. Turn right on Beaver Rd. Turn left at the first stop sign onto Big Sewickley Creek Rd. 2 miles turn right on Fern Hollow Rd. Park is 1/2 mile on left.

Fenced in area, large area, benches, no water, grassy. Location: Middle road. Directions: Rt 8 to harts run rd, turn left onto middle road. park in lot on right. walk pathway to behind stage.

Dog park w/trails, agility and pond. (Thank you Carolyn Young). Location: Wexford exit off 79 north

Fenced in Dog Park in North Park. Has water in non-winter months, picnic tables, and lots and lots of mud. Double gated entrance, area is not flat. Location: Lake Shore Drive and Walter Rd. Directions: Take Pierce Mill Rd to Lake Shore Drive down by the Tennis Court area.

This wonderful spot off High Street in Morgantown offers two separate fenced-in dog parks- one for Big Rover and one for Lil Rover…. beautiful! Recently, a roofed picnic table was added with the two other tables, along with a couple metal benches… Many visitors… Often we take our two to find 20-25 dogs already playing! Location: Off Spruce Street, near the Morgantown Beauty College.

Brand new- Just opened in spring! Still being added to. Separate run areas for large and small dogs. Large parking area. Location: In Brady’s Run Park. Directions: Under the Rt. 60 bridges in Brady’s Run Park. Between the horseshoe rings and the banquet hall at the end of the park.

3 acre off leash area for dogs is located within the East Marion Park Complex and boasts both a wooded and open area. It also includes a separate fenced area for small dogs. Rules for pet owners are posted at the entrance and include bringing only dogs that are licensed and vaccinated with their tags showing. Dogs visiting this park are required to be at least six months old.

Off-leash, membership dog park and wellness center. Hillcrest Dog Park and Wellness Center – a convenient, fun and safe place for pet parents and their families to spend quality time together with their furry friends, to exercise them and to help them live longer and happier. The first and only private, off-leash dog park in Mercer County and surrounding areas. A fenced, quarter-acre park for outdoor play with your dog. A secure recreational area that is open every day of the year, day and night. A private membership that ensures all dogs are temperament screened and have current vaccinations and licenses. Features: Flexible membership and discounted fees. Free Wi-Fi access. Benches and picnic areas. Dog enrichment toys, serpentines, jumps and custom-built play equipment. A special small dog and puppy section. In-door training and demonstration rooms. Special events for you and your dog to participate in together. Pet friendly facilities. A well-maintained park with fresh water and waste bags/disposal. A soft play surface. Outdoor lighting for use after dark. Shade and pools for cooling off in warm weather. Snow removal. Free, adjacent parking. Wellness Center: Full calendar of mostly free, community programs and services, which are open to the public and which cover a range of health care topics for all pets. Monthly professional health advice and services, such as Ask-A-Vet and pet chiropractor adjustments. Ongoing training classes and demonstrations on puppy socialization, agility, obedience, and search and rescue. Pet loss grief support. In addition, monthly pet adoption showcases. Fundraising events with local animal rescue groups. Social and seasonal events, such as dog walking club, singles night, doggie Halloween costume party, and Santa pet photos. Location: 2619 East State Street. Directions: From Pittsburgh: 1-79 N toward Erie. Merge onto 1-76 W PA Turnpike via Exit 77 toward Youngstown. Take PA-60 Toll Exit 10 toward New Castle/Pittsburgh (take exit). Take PA-60 Toll N exit (left) toward New Castle (keep left at fork in ramp). Merge onto PA-60 Toll N. Merge onto PA-60 N via the exit on left toward Sharon/Youngstown. Merge onto PA-18 S Hermitage Road toward Sharon/Hermitage/W Middlesex. Turn left onto E State Street/US-62 BR.From Cleveland: I-80 E via Exit 218 toward Youngstown (crossing into PA). Merge onto PA-60 N via Exit 4B toward PA-18/Sharon-Hermitage. Merge onto PA-18/S Hermitage Road toward Sharon/Hermitage/W Middlesex. Turn left onto E State Street/US 62 BR. From Erie: I-79 S via Exit 22A toward Pittsburgh. Merge onto I-80 W via Exit 116B toward Sharon. Merge onto PA-60 N via Exit 4B toward PA-18/Sharon-Hermitage. Merge onto PA-18/S Hermitage Road toward Sharon/Hermitage/W Middlesex. Turn left onto E State Street/US-62 BR.

Location: In Furnas Park at the corner of Hankins and 17th Street NE. Directions: From Route 21 go east on Lincolnway to 17th Street. North on 17th Street to the Park.

Off leash park. 6′ fences, separated into small and large dog areas, running water with bowls, waste pick-up bags provided, benches, trees for shade, parking is available for about 20 cars. Location: 5500 Butterbridge Rd. @Wastewater treatment plant. Directions: From Rt. 21 North, Right onto Butterbridge Rd., Park is on right side about .5 mile down the road. From Rt 21 South, make a left onto Butterbridge Rd., then same directions.

Stows Dog Park. 7-1/2 acre fenced in dog park. 3 acre lake. Sandy beach and grassy knolls. Waste deposit stations. Drinking water. Separate areas for large and small dogs. Location: Silver Springs Park. 5027 Stow Road, Stow, Ohio 44224.