Can my dog be off-leash at Palmer Doggie Depot?

Off-leash is allowed only during posted hours: 6 AM–10 PM.

Is Palmer Doggie Depot fenced?

Yes — Palmer Doggie Depot is fully enclosed.

Is Palmer Doggie Depot free?

Yes — Palmer Doggie Depot is free to access. Street parking in Fishtown.

Fenced dog park · Fishtown · 37 E Palmer St, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Palmer Doggie Depot

A free, volunteer-run community dog park in Fishtown next to Shissler Rec Center, built by NKCDC. Fully fenced with a double-gated entrance and a cobblestone surface.

Off-leash · set hours

Off-leash right now?

Off-leash during set hours

6 AM–10 PM.

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The facts

Off-leash
Off-leash · set hours
Fenced
Yes — enclosed
Water
Fountain on site
Size
Small-to-mid fenced run (cobblestone)
Hours
6 AM–10 PM
Surface
Grass / dirt

Parking & access

Street parking in Fishtown.

Good to know

Free neighborhood amenity, open to all — no membership or fob; community-run with no attendant on duty.
Double-gated entrance for safety; all dogs must be licensed and vaccinated.
Cobblestone/paver surface (not turf or wood chips).

Verified off-leash rules

Rules verified · source: Palmer Doggie Depot (NKCDC community dog park)