BarkPark South
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.7 /10Exceptional · 185 reviews · top 8% in Philadelphia
Sources
Behind the 9.7
- Reviews read
- 185 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.90 ★
- Rank
- #17 of 232 in Philadelphia
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$90 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-09
$55middle $65$90
Above the Philadelphia middle price
Sources
Behind the $90
- Source
- BarkPark South’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-09
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Boarding Starting at $90 Daycare Starting at $38”Open their price page ↗
BarkPark South is a dog daycare in Philadelphia, PA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 185 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #17 of 232 in Philadelphia. Its website lists boarding from $90 per night and daycare from $38 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 8.
Top 8% in Philadelphia#17 of 232 by Dogs Away score, from 185 reviews.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Recommended: canine influenza
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareTrainingBoarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $90/night
- Daycare rate
- $38/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Philadelphia
- #17 of 232
- Google rating
- ★4.9 (185)
- From downtown
- 1.9 mi
- Neighborhood
- Newbold
- Profile claimed on Google
- No
Policies & requirements
8/27
8 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-10-20. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Recommended: canine influenza
Their words
“All dogs attending daycare or boarding must be current on Rabies, DHPP/DA2PP, Bordetella, and Leptospirosis. We also strongly recommend canine influenza vaccination.”barkparkphilly.com/faqs
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“All dogs must be spayed/neutered above the age of 6 months unless given a veterinarian recommendation to do otherwise.”barkparkphilly.com/terms-of-service
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Not all dogs are daycare dogs so we require the initial meet & greet before you can begin utilizing our daycare services.”barkparkphilly.com/faqs
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Every dog must provide vaccination records and pass an initial assessment to attend daycare.”barkparkphilly.com/services
Operations4 of 21 published
Groups separated byTemperament and play style
Their words
“Pack’s are separated by temperament and playstyle.”barkparkphilly.com/services
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“All of our pups go home with a daily report card and photos.”barkparkphilly.com/faqs
Injury / fight policyPublished
Their words
“If your dog is injured during a day of play we will call you first. If you are unavailable we will call your primary vet to see if we can get an appointment.”barkparkphilly.com/faqs
Administers medicationCase by case
Their words
“We can accommodate many routine medication schedules with advance notice and clear written instructions.”barkparkphilly.com/faqs
Show 19 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website
Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.
Score & reviews
9.7ExceptionalDogs Away score
Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.
What reviewers mention most
responsive staff 10photo updates 6worn out dog 4happy pups 4experienced staff 3meet and greet 3doggy heaven 2pupdates 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Late pick-up
- Daycare rule: $15 late pick-up fee after 7 PM; dogs not collected by 7:30 PM are boardedStated on their website
- Cancellation
- Boarding: $25 fee within 48 hours, $50 within 24 hours; holiday boarding $90 after bookingStated on their website
- If a dog is sick
- Dogs showing illness are sent home and return only with veterinarian approvalStated on their website
- Vet costs during a stay
- Calls the owner's vet first, else takes the dog to Washington Avenue Vet Hospital; fronts costs and invoices the ownerStated on their website
- Handling & correction
- Approach rooted in positive reinforcementStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Daily report card and photos (daycare)Stated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $90/night | — | Archived page, 2019-09-22 |
| 2021 | $90/night | $30/day | Archived page, 2021-12-09 |
| 2023 | $90/night | $30/day | Archived page, 2023-03-09 |
| 2024 | $90/night | $30/day | Archived page, 2024-12-28 |
| 2025 | $90/night | $30/day | Archived page, 2025-12-09 |
| Now | $90/night | $38/day | Their website, 2026-09-09 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Sun
- Closed
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- PHL · Philadelphia International
- 5.1 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 7 PM
- Open Sunday
- No
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
1715 McKean St Suite 101, Philadelphia, PA 19145
1.9 miles from downtown Philadelphia · Newbold · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about BarkPark South
What services does BarkPark South offer?
BarkPark South is listed as a dog day care center in Philadelphia, PA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does BarkPark South charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $90 per night and daycare at $38 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-09). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Philadelphia median published boarding rate is $65/night.
What vaccines does BarkPark South require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Recommended: canine influenza.
Is someone on site overnight at BarkPark South?
BarkPark South's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-10-20). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does BarkPark South compare with other Philadelphia facilities?
It ranks #17 of 232 in the Philadelphia index by Dogs Away score (9.7/10, exceptional), based on 185 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
BarkPark South, Philadelphia, PA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/philadelphia-pa/barkpark-south/Similar places near Philadelphia
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