BarkPark West

★ 4.8 · 70 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Philadelphia, PA
BarkPark West, Philadelphia
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.5 /10Exceptional · 70 reviews · top 39% in Philadelphia
Sources
Behind the 9.5
Reviews read
70 on Google
Average stars
4.80 ★
Rank
#85 of 232 in Philadelphia
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$90 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-09
Sources
Behind the $90
Source
BarkPark West’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 West is a dog daycare in Philadelphia, PA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.5/10 (exceptional) from 70 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #85 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.

Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Recommended: canine influenza
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
DaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$90/night
Daycare rate
$38/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Philadelphia
#85 of 232
Google rating
★4.8 (70)
From downtown
2.6 mi
Neighborhood
Kingsessing
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

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
Operations5 of 21 published
Groups separated byTemperament and play style
Their words
“Pack’s are separated by temperament and playstyle.”barkparkphilly.com/services
Outdoor accessYard — described in 3 reviews, not stated by the facility
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 18 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
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

9.5ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★64
4 ★2
3 ★1
2 ★2
1 ★1
★ 4.80Google average
70reviews behind the score
★ 4.70Philadelphia average

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

cute updates 3meet and greet 3outdoor space 3dog integration 2fostering 2affordable 2thoroughness 2extra enrichment 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2019$90/night—Archived page, 2019-09-22
2021$90/night$30/dayArchived page, 2021-12-09
2023$90/night$30/dayArchived page, 2023-03-09
2024$90/night$30/dayArchived page, 2024-12-28
2025$90/night$30/dayArchived page, 2025-12-09
Now$90/night$38/dayTheir 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
9 AM–5 PM

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

PHL · Philadelphia International
4.9 mi
Weekday hours span
7 AM – 7 PM
Open Sunday
Yes

Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.

Location

4805 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143

2.6 miles from downtown Philadelphia · Kingsessing · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about BarkPark West

What services does BarkPark West offer?
BarkPark West is listed as a dog day care center in Philadelphia, PA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does BarkPark West 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 West require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Recommended: canine influenza.
Is someone on site overnight at BarkPark West?
BarkPark West'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 West compare with other Philadelphia facilities?
It ranks #85 of 232 in the Philadelphia index by Dogs Away score (9.5/10, exceptional), based on 70 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

BarkPark West, Philadelphia, PA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/philadelphia-pa/barkpark-west/

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