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Rittenhouse Square – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

β˜…4.7(6,818 Google reviews)

Ranked #9 of 21 parks in Philadelphia by visitor rating

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Rittenhouse Square is a premier dog park destination in Philadelphia's historic Walnut Street area. This 24/7 off-leash dog park earns an impressive 4.7-star rating from thousands of satisfied visitors. The park features scenic trails perfect for dogs of all sizes to explore and exercise. Whether you're looking for a quick morning walk or an extended afternoon adventure, Rittenhouse Square provides the ideal setting for your furry friend to socialize, play, and stay active. Its round-the-clock availability makes it a convenient choice for Philadelphia dog owners at any time.

What visitors say

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β€œThis is one of the nicest places to go to relax family, dog friendly, and Saturday October 4th what's a festival farmers markets selling fresh produce, fresh fish meat, Venders selling foods Mediterranean food, African food, Hispanic foods, there were different types of…”

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β€œLove this park! Probably one of the nicest parks in the city! Always such a good vibe here! Plenty of benches to relax. You can always find someone playing music nearby. Most are good! Very kid friendly park as well as animal friendly! Shops and restaurants all around. Different …”

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β€œMy favorite place in center city so far! You can just stroll or run or have a picnic. The perfect spot! I love hanging out here and going to the Tuesday and Saturday farmers market. I come here for a short run sometimes, a perfect spot right in the middle of the city.”

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β€œToday came to Rittenhouse Square to do a couple laps and then go into a regular walk which I did down south Street which consisted of 30 box from river to Broad Street up and back, the square is a beautiful place to take in the sites of the city and being in a nice green space,…”

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