Who Let the Dogs Out? 5 Canine Runs to Explore With Your Pup
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Pawrents and pups, have you heard? A new park is coming to town – Bukit Gombak Park! The 4.8-hectare park will be located opposite the Bukit Batok Driving Centre and will be connected to both Bukit Batok Town Park and Bukit Batok Nature Park via the Chua Chu Kang Park Connector.
Apart from extending the outdoors for your fur-kid and you, the new Bukit Gombak Park will also come with the estate’s first dog run! The dog run is said to be cover about 480 sqm of flat terrain and will include benches for the humans. Now, your canine and you can feel the wind against your face close to home!
However, with the Bukit Gombak Park scheduled to open only in early 2020, here are 5 other dog runs around the island for your canine and you to visit in the meantime.
West Coast Dog Run
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The biggest and possibly the most popular dog run on the island, the West Coast Dog Run can accommodate up to a hundred dogs and have ample space for the canines to run at top speed with its paw-dies.
Apart from its spaciousness, the West Coast Dog Run is also equipped with various amenities including sheltered tables, water points and even a dog wash station that also offers shampoo, conditioner, a tick and flea treatment as well as a quick blow-dry at just $10 per wash.
West Coast Park Dog Run Parallel to West Coast Highway (Closest to Carpark 1)
Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park Dog Run
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Another popular dog run, the Bishan-Ang Mo Kio dog run is divided into 2 pens, one for the larger dogs while the smaller and medium-sized pups can run loose in the other. This is especially helpful for dogs that are nervous or aggressive around their larger counterparts and vice-versa.
This dog run is also equipped with water taps and benches for tired humans (or canines). As one of the more well-known and visited dog run, your canine and you are bound to make a fur-end or three! Plus, with the Canopy Garden Dining—a dog-friendly cafe—right on down the path, invite your new pals for a meal after.
Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park Dog Run Bishan Park 2, 1384, Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1
Sembawang Park Dog Run
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Unlike other dog runs, Sembawang Park dog run is not marked across flat terrain. Instead, the dog run is situated on a gentle slope and spans across 2,700 sq m, promising an intense workout for your fur-kid and you. Additionally, you can also freshen up by the washroom and water coolers situated near the dog run before heading home.
Sembawang Park Dog Run Sembawang Road (Near the Ship Playground)
Tiong Bahru Sit Wah Dog Run
If your fur-kid and you are looking to work off the treats from the pet-friendly cafes, like Tiong Bahru Bakery, drop by the Tiong Bahru Sit Wah dog run. Situated amongst an abundance of greenery, your canine and you will be shielded from the island’s heat.However, do remember to bring your personal water bowl as the dog run does not offer water taps. Alternatively, you can also opt to go cafe-hopping with your canine for a ‘treat yourself’ moment.Tiong Bahru Sit Wah Dog Run 3A Sit Wah Road (Behind Block 82 Tiong Poh Road)
Sunny Heights is not just a home to their signature swimming pool. It also houses a dog run and dog park. While the dog run is only exclusive to the daycare residents, the dog park is open to the public.Unlike the usual dog run, the Sunny Heights dog park comes equipped with a mini obstacle course, ideal for canines looking to improve or develop their agility. As with the location of the other dog runs, Sunny Heights dog park is situated near, pet-friendly, Ah B Cafe – perfect for both of you to chill after a workout.Sunny Heights Dog Park 1 pm to 6 pm 110 Turf Club, Singapore 288000
While Singapore has a lot more dog runs, these are only some of the notable ones. Tell us where your favourite dog run is in the comments!
