Take the pups for a summer jaunt at one of these pet-friendly local parks.
Tuesday, June 21 -- a mere four days ago -- marked the beginning of summer. With outside temperatures no longer below freezing, it's time to start taking those walks you've been itching to take, and it's time to let the kids burn off some of their cooped-up energy, courtesy of jungle gyms and public swimming pools. But, what about man's best friend? Despite the almost endless number park options throughout the Lehigh Valley, a surprising number of parks have a "no-pets-allowed" policy, which can be a real downer for not only dog owners, but for dogs. So, in honor of your beloved pups, we've put together a list of five nearby parks that are all pro-pooch. When you finish reading, grab a leash, a frisbee, a bottle of water or two, and take …
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Jacobsburg State Park and Environmental Education Center
835 Jacobsburg Road, Wind Gap, PA
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Nazareth Borough Dog Park
Black Rock Road, Nazareth, PA
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2068 Polk Valley Rd, Hellertown, PA
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Tobias Dr & Durham St, Hellertown, PA
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Schoenersville Rd & Illicks Mill Rd, Bethlehem, PA
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Celebrate Memorial Day with an outdoor picnic at one of Northampton County's scenic parks.
Memorial Day is coming up fast, and with it comes the end of May and, hopefully, the beginning of warmer weather (and less rain, please). After a snow-packed Pennsylvania winter, many of us are looking forward to barbecues, picnics and just being outdoors in general. This week’s list is dedicated to the myriad of beautiful parks that Pennsylvania, or more specifically, the Lehigh Valley, has to offer. All of the following parks have plentiful facilities, scenic trails and loads of fun stuff to do. 1. Jacobsburg State Park and Environmental Education Center – The entirety of Jacobsburg State Park is 1,168 acres, and with that acreage comes various areas utilized for hunting, fishing, horseback riding, hiking and environmental education. The…
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Penn Pump Park
Northwood Ave & Bushkill Dr, Easton, PA
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Mill Race Park
6 Weller Pl, Easton, PA
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Palmer Township Municipal
Kingston Road and Route 248, Easton, PA
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P Mickowksi
3:18 pm on Monday, July 25, 2011
We need more off leash areas to walk our dog as the do in Canada. Well behaved dogs with savvy owners can enjoy the freedom of a walk with their dog without the constraints of a leash..................free at last. more ›