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    Dog Friendly Activities in Iowa City, IA

    There are 3 dog friendly activities in Iowa City, and 7 more nearby. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Iowa City.

    Pet Friendly Thornberry Off-Leash Dog Park

    Thornberry Off-Leash Dog Park

    Iowa City, IA
    Thornberry Off-Leash Dog Park Thornberry Off-Leash Dog Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Iowa City, IA. This fenced dog park has a separate area for small dogs, an agility equipment and training area, and a doggie swimming pond. A permit is required for the park, but if you are just visiting for the day they ask for a $5 donation that can be paid through an honor system. Dogs are welcome to play freely in the park, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them. See Details
    Pet Friendly Rita's Ranch Dog Park at Scott Park

    Rita's Ranch Dog Park at Scott Park

    Iowa City, IA
    Rita's Ranch Dog Park at Scott Park Bring your pet to play off leash at Rita's Ranch Dog Park at Scott Park in Iowa City, IA. This 3-acre fenced area features two separate sections and includes a Lucky Pawz Playground. Please note that the park is located in a water retention area, so all or sections of the park may close following a heavy rain or thaw. Day passes are available for a fee paid at the park entrance, otherwise an annual permit can be obtained from the Animal Care and Adoption Center. See Details

    Riverfront Crossings Park

    Iowa City, IA
    Riverfront Crossings Park Riverfront Crossings Park is a 17-acre dog-friendly park in Iowa City, IA. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on the paved trails. The park features riverfront views, wetlands, a creek, picnic tables, benches, and a water fountain with a pet bowl. See Details

    Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

    West Branch, IA
    Herbert Hoover National Historic Site Herbert Hoover National Historic Site is a pet-friendly attraction in West Branch, IA. Bring your leashed pooch along to this 187-acre historic site that features President Hoover's birthplace, gravesite and more. Don't forget to clean up after your pup, and please note that dogs aren't permitted inside buildings. See Details

    Palisades-Kepler State Park

    Mount Vernon, IA
    Palisades-Kepler State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Palisades-Kepler State Park in Mount Vernon, IA. This 840-acre park is made up of river bluffs and deep ravines. Enjoy hiking along six miles of pet-friendly trails, leading you through woods of hardwood trees and meadows of wildflowers that are home to white-tailed deer and wild turkeys. See Details

    Lake Macbride State Park

    Solon, IA
    Lake Macbride State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Lake Macbride State Park in Solon, IA. This pet-friendly park is popular among pooches and their owners who enjoy wooded valleys and pretty lake walks. Iowa's largest state park is home to a five-mile scenic, multi-use trail that leads to waterfalls along the lake's shoreline. See Details

    Solon-Lake Macbride Recreation Trail

    Solon, IA
    Solon-Lake Macbride Recreation Trail The Solon-Lake Macbride Recreation Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Solon! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Solon-Lake Macbride Recreation Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com. See Details

    Cedar Valley Nature Trail

    Cedar Rapids, IA
    Cedar Valley Nature Trail The Cedar Valley Nature Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Cedar Rapids! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Cedar Valley Nature Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com. See Details

    Red Fern Dog Park

    North Liberty, IA
    Red Fern Dog Park Pups with a membership can play off-leash at Red Fern Dog Park in North Liberty, IA. This 5-acre grassy park is divided into three fenced areas, two that are open to all dogs and one which is for small dogs only. The park also features walking trails, benches, waste stations, picnic shelters and 20 parking spots. Please be aware that visiting canines must be licensed and registered to visit this specific dog park. See Details

    Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area

    Oxford, IA
    Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area Bring Fido to the dog-friendly Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area located in Oxford, IA. Leashed furry friends are welcome at this 13,500-acre public park, which features a 300-acre designated dog trail that provides a realistic hunting experience. Pups must be cleaned up after and leashed at all times. See Details
    Iowa City, IA, US