DogMapFenced dog park · South Side Flats · South Side Riverfront Park, near the Hot Metal Bridge, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
South Side Riverfront Dog Park
A fully fenced off-leash dog park in South Side Riverfront Park, in the shadow of the Hot Metal Bridge along the Monongahela. One of the city’s authorized OLEAs, with separate large- and small-dog sections.
Off-leash · alwaysThe facts
- Off-leashOff-leash · always
- FencedYes — enclosed
- WaterNone
- SizeMedium fenced lot (separate large + small)
- HoursOff-leash all day in the fenced park · riverfront trail dawn–dusk
- SurfaceGrass / dirt
Parking & access
Riverfront Park lots off S Water St / 18th St.
Good to know
- Fenced; the surrounding paved riverfront trail requires a leash — only the enclosed dog park is off-leash.
- It sits beside the Monongahela River, but this is a fenced lot, not river-swim access.
- Voice control and waste cleanup required; bring your own water and bags.
Verified off-leash rules
Rules verified · source: City of Pittsburgh Parks & Recreation — OLEA Rules
South Side Riverfront Dog Park: FAQ
- Can my dog be off-leash at South Side Riverfront Dog Park?
- Yes — South Side Riverfront Dog Park is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.
- Is South Side Riverfront Dog Park fenced?
- Yes — South Side Riverfront Dog Park is fully enclosed.
- Is South Side Riverfront Dog Park free?
- Yes — South Side Riverfront Dog Park is free to access. Riverfront Park lots off S Water St / 18th St.