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double-gated entrance system. There are also water fountains for both dogs and people, and dog waste clean-up stations are available. Donations and volunteerism are welcome. Visit the website for more information. Frick Park Address: 1200 Lancaster Avenue, Squirrel Hill Contact: pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/off-leash- areas, or 412.255.2539 Off-Leash Exercise Areas (OLEAs) are important for dog socializing and unhindered play. This one-acre area includes pickup bags, but make sure to bring water to hydrate your dog and yourself, or check out other parts of Frick Park for water fountains. Visit the website for more information. Monroeville Dog Park Address: Heritage Park, Saunders Station Road, Monroeville Contact: monroeville.pa.us/parks/dogpark, or 412.856.1006 If you’re looking for a way to exercise and socialize your dog, the Monroeville Dog Park is the place to be! It is a large, fenced-in area with plenty of trees, a doggie-level water fountain (along with tall and short human-level water fountains), and plenty of other dogs to run and play with. There is also a doggie-bag dis penser to make it easy for the humans to clean up. Donations and volunteerism are welcome. Visit the website for more information. Paws on the Run – Murrysville’s Community Dog Park Address: Murrysville’s Community Park, intersection of Wiestertown Road and Farm Road, Murrysville Contact: murrysvilletrails.org/dog_park, or 724.325.4026 The dog park in Murrysville Community Park was a gift to the community from the Brooks family. It has been a popular destination since its opening. Amenities that have been donated to the park include a bench, trees, seasonal wading pools and a Little Free Library-type take one/leave one book box. Donations and volunteerism are welcome. Visit the website for more information. Penn Hills Dog Park Address: 754 Jefferson Road, Penn Hills Contact: pennhills.org, or 412.795.3500 Don’t forget to bring water for your furry friend at this fun off-leash dog park. Fenced in with grassy areas, a bench and shady trees, it’s the perfect spot for exercise. Donations and volunteerism are welcome. Visit the website for more information. White Oak Park Address: 3 Muse Lane, White Oak Contact: county.allegheny.pa.us, or 412.678.3774 Stunning 810-acre White Oak Park has an off-leash area for your best friend to enjoy a play date, or some exercise! Benches, disposable bags for clean-up, and a covered picnic area are available. Visit the website for more details. WEST Carnegie Dog Park Address: 200 Cooks Lane, Carnegie Contact: carnegieborough.com/parks, or 412.276.1414 Enjoy a grassy, fenced-in, off-leash dog area, small dog area, benches and seasonal water. Donations and volunteerism are welcome. Visit the website for more information on all of the amenities and other details. Continued on next page > Carlynton-Montour | Fall 2017 | icmags.com 35