Mario Lanza Park

Johnny Novo

19 Nov 2024

Mario Lanza Park is a quaint, unassuming dog park that I would never even think about reviewing if I wasn't making a final push for another Yelpie this year. I'm coming for everything they said I couldn't have. On my walks through Queen Village, I always peruse through this park and just think to myself about how much I love Queen Village. It feels like Disneyland. Gotta be the most underrated part of Philly. There is a mural in this park done by David Guinn, who has done a number of murals throughout the neighborhood. I love his stuff. I had no idea who he was before seeing these murals sprinkled around Queen Village, but his art is so uniquely him that I have become obsessed. There is a Yellow Lab in this specific mural that reminds me of my childhood dog, Rocky. Rocky was the MAN. No one will ever understand the bond a young kid has with a childhood dog. They're your rock growing up. When everyone in your family is mad at you because you started crying when you airballed a free throw in your 10U rec league basketball game, Rocky was there to cheer you up. They really teach you how to be loved unconditionally. I'm lowkey a little scared to die, but one thing that gives me solace is I will get to see Rocky again once I get to the pearly gates. A got a chill down my spine when I did a quick google search on David Guinn this morning and informed me that this mural features a neighborhood dog, whose name is "Rocky." Damn. God is funny like that sometimes. I now want David Guinn to design my house when I make a truckload of cash from this Yelpie I get. RIP ROCKY! GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN! I’LL SEE U SOON! IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews

Evelyn Schwartz

25 Aug 2025

Nice cute little dog park. People and dogs there were friendly!

Alexandra Velazco

08 Sep 2023

Small but good enough, they have pop bags, fresh water and a tennis ball or two, unfortunately we haven't met new friends for Mushu ☹️

John Ventre

12 Nov 2025

Mario Lanza is part of what we fell in love with when in the area when we first bought our home 26 years ago. It still brings a smile when we visit.

Elizabeth Ann Rose

22 May 2020

Great park!!!! They have a double gated dog park sectioned off and it's absolutely amazing. Gorgeous area, everyone is super nice, we need more dog parks like this!!

Gramps the Cat

06 May 2021

It was a pleasant experience for my Charlie. The folks were nice the dogs playful. We'll have to go back soon.