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Palmer Doggie Depot
A free, volunteer-run dog park in Fishtown. The New Kensington Community Development Corporation built it at the Shissler Recreation Center, and it asks visitors for donations to keep it open.
- Free
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What they do
Visit with your dog after reading the park rules. To help, email palmerdoggiedepot@gmail.com about clean-ups, event setup, grant writing, or board committees. You can also join as a Bark Ranger supporter.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
When and where
The site does not list the park's hours. Events are posted on Instagram.
Palmer Doggie Depot
- Address
- 37 East Palmer Street
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Read the park rules, then visit with your dog. To volunteer, email palmerdoggiedepot@gmail.com..
You can just show up. No sign up needed.
What to expect
The park is run by volunteers, with no attendant on duty, so visitors use it at their own risk. Owners must keep dogs supervised at all times, and leashes come off when you enter. Children 10 and under may not come in, and children 11 to 15 must have an adult with them.
Tips for your first visit
- Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated under city law. Puppies under 4 months, unneutered males, females in heat, and sick dogs are not allowed in.
- Collars must stay on, and prong, choke, heavy chain link, and spike collars are banned.
- Only standard tennis balls are allowed as toys, and owners must dispose of dog waste properly.
- No smoking, food, or alcohol is allowed in the park.
Newcomer welcome
Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: The park is free and open to dogs and owners who follow the rules, and the volunteer and Bark Ranger pages give a clear way to get in touch or sign up..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Free. Free for all dogs and their owners. Donations are requested. Bark Ranger supporter memberships cost $144 a year or $12 a month.
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Requirements
We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: palmerdoggiedepot.org Source: palmerdoggiedepot.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Email: palmerdoggiedepot@gmail.com Source: palmerdoggiedepot.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Contact: Michael-Ann Matticoli Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: palmerdoggiedepot.org, seen October 8, 2026
Sources and last check
Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Probably active
- Our confidence in this listing
- Medium
We think this group is probably still active, but the newest sign we found is more than a year old.
- IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Contact name, Ein
- nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Contact name, Ein
- palmerdoggiedepot.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Cost, Contacts, First step, Status
- phillymag.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Location
- palmerdoggiedepot.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do, First step
- palmerdoggiedepot.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Cost, First step
- palmerdoggiedepot.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What to expect, First visit tips
- palmerdoggiedepot.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule
- palmerdoggiedepot.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary
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