Shanghai has 1 million registered pet dogs and 1.2 million pet cats. So where to walk your dogs in the city? Here are some of the parks that welcome pets.

Shanghai Four Seasons Pet Park

宠四季宠物主题公园

This pet park in Jinshan Langxia Countryside Park is a large-scale leisure park for pets that includes playgrounds, a pet hotel and even a pet school.

The park sits on nearly 30,000 square meters with large facilities such as six natural lawns for pets to play on, a pet swimming pool of nearly 1,000 square meters, a luxury pet hotel, an indoor lounge/pet goods department store (under construction), and even a cinema for pets.

Opening hours: 9am-6pm

Tel: 185-0165-3323

Admission: 19.9 yuan

Address: 9133 Caolang Highway, Langxia Town, Jinshan District (300 meters from the entrance of Jinshan Langxia Country Park)

金山区廊下镇漕廊公路9133号 (廊下生态园入口后右转300米)

Pet park in Panlong Tiandi

蟠龙天地

The recently opened Panlong Tiandi in Qingpu District may well be a pet's heaven. You can bring your pet to the mall, and the general design includes several pet-friendly features, including free pet supplies.

The design incorporates Chinese architectural style blended with Jiangnan (areas south of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River) watertown elements. You can also go boating with pets and enjoy the dedicated pet campsites. Overall, it offers an all-around pet-friendly experience.

Opening hours: All day

Tel: 6486-6486

Address: No. 8, 123Panding Road, Qingpu District

青浦区蟠鼎路123弄8号

LxCamping Pet Campground

LxCamping露营营地

Also in the Langxia Country Park there is the LxCamping pet camping area.

LxCamping is Shanghai's first open pet park that combines camping, barbecue and animal farm. This is a pet's heaven, and owners are welcome to bring their pets to play. The camp opened at the end of 2021.

The ecological farm raises a variety of animals. There is also a heated swimming pool and dog childcare facility, making it a dream camp for pets.

Opening hours: 8:30am-5pm (no entry after 4:30pm)

Tel: 5739-5422

Admission: 168 yuan for four people

Address: 9133 Caolang Highway, Langxia Town, Jinshan District

金山区廊下镇漕廊公路9133号

Pet Garden

狗Go乐园

Located inside the Shanghai Expo Culture Park, the paid facility requires reservation, and the pet's information as well as the owner's identification information must be filled out and registered. Search "上海世博文化公园" in the WeChat mini-program and click "狗Go公园" to make a reservation.

After the reservation, the park will buy insurance to ensure the safety of both the animal and the owner. There's limit on the number of dogs in the park to prevent crowding. The park has different zones for large and small dogs, and the supporting facilities are complete.

The park overlooks the Huangpu River with no buildings in the way, and is ideal for taking photos.

Opening hours: 1:30-5pm, 5:30-9pm

Tel: 5883-9818

Admission: 30 yuan for small and medium-sized dogs (shoulder height under 35cm); 40 yuan for large dogs (shoulder height above 35cm); one pet with up to five people

Address: 2200 Expo Ave, Pudong New Area

浦东新区世博大道2200号

Shenya Pet Park

申亚宠物公园

The park is surrounded by greenery. It is known for conducting a variety of activities, including frisbee competitions for pets. It boasts a 15,000-square-meter lawn, a 500sqm sandpit and a 200sqm outdoor pet swimming pool.

Aside from the recreational facilities, there are also designated barbecues and rest areas.

Opening hours: 10am-5pm

Tel: 189-1740-7326

Ticket: 50 yuan

Address: 1103 Minxing Road, Fengxian District

奉贤区明星路1103号

Pet Dreamland

Pet Dreamland宠物训练寄养基地

The facility has a fully enclosed lawn and a dog swimming pool; between the two is a roller shutter.

Flotation devices are provided for free for dogs, as are waterproof suits for owners. The pool maintains a steady temperature throughout the year, and there is also air-conditioning inside.

The venue's supporting amenities are complete, and the rest area of the swimming pool provides complimentary refreshments. The pet restroom is likewise spacious and fully furnished.

Opening hours: Mondays-Fridays, 10am-6pm; Saturdays-Sundays, 10am-8pm

Tel: 153-0162-7051

Admission: 110 yuan

Address: 1505 Shengang Road, Songjiang District

松江区申港路1505号