Dog runs in Plzeň
A run where a dog can play off the lead is gold for an owner in the city. Plzeň has 11 on the map; see which is closest to you.
Dog runs on a map
On Městomat you will find 11 dog runs across Plzeň. The most are in Plzeň 1, Plzeň 2-Slovany and Plzeň 3. Many runs have no name: on the map you can tell them by the neighbourhood they lie in.
Off the lead or on it
Where a dog may run off the lead is set by a city of Plzeň ordinance. In the dedicated runs it is always fine; elsewhere follow the signs: in many places a dog must be on a lead, and it may not enter playgrounds or sandpits at all. Before you let your dog off in a park, look at the sign by the entrance or at your city district's website.
What else you need
- A microchip. Every dog must be microchipped.
- The dog fee is set by a city of Plzeň ordinance and paid according to the owner's permanent residence; check the amount, reductions and how to register the dog at your city district office.
- Bags. You must clean up after your dog; bins with bags are usually by the runs and in parks.
Where to live with a dog
A dog run is one thing, daily walks another. Living with a dog is best where a park or wood is close and a run a few minutes' walk away. More in the guide living with a dog in Plzeň.
The best neighbourhoods for life with a dog
- 81 Skvrňany Plzeň 3
- 72 Doudlevce Plzeň 3
- 72 Valcha Plzeň 3
- 71 Bolevec Plzeň 1
- 69 Severní Předměstí Plzeň 1
Frequently asked questions
How many dog runs does Plzeň have?
There are 11 on the map. The most are in Plzeň 1, Plzeň 2-Slovany and Plzeň 3.
Where in Plzeň can a dog run off the lead?
In the dedicated dog runs and in the areas the city has set aside for it. The rules for dogs are set by a city of Plzeň ordinance; elsewhere follow the signs: in many places a dog must be on a lead, and it may not enter playgrounds or sandpits at all.
How do I find the dog run nearest to my address?
Enter your address on the Check an address page: under What's nearby you will see the nearest dog run and park and how many minutes' walk away they are.