Dog Friendly Activities in Akron, OH

There are 5 dog friendly activities in Akron, and 50 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 Akron.

Pet Friendly Lock 3
Lock 3 Leashed dogs are welcome to visit Lock 3 in Akron, OH. This pet-friendly space is Akron's affordable, family-friendly entertainment spot. Offering year-round fun, and food and drinks for purchase, their website offers details on upcoming events. Please note that dogs are not permitted at concerts and festivals. See Details
Pet Friendly Akron Dog Park at Cascade Valley Park
Akron Dog Park at Cascade Valley Park The Akron Dog Park is an off-leash recreation area in Cascade Valley Park in Akron, OH. This fenced recreation area offers plenty of space for your pet to run and play off-leash with his pet companions. The Better Akron Recreation for Canines (BARC) is a non-profit organization that maintains the park. See Details
Portage Lakes State Park The 411-acre Portage Lakes State Park in Akron, OH offers visitors a variety of outdoor recreational experiences like boating, fishing, hiking and swimming. Portage Lake's wetlands attract waterfowl and shorebirds providing visitors enjoyment for observing wildlife. There is also a dog park featuring a partially fenced area for your pets to frolic without a leash, including an unfenced dog swim area. See Details
Ohio & Erie Canal - Cuyahoga Valley NRA The Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail is a multi-use trail preserved from a historic canal towpath that's a great place to walk Fido in Akron! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath 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
Hardesty Park Hardesty Park in Akron, OH, is pet friendly. This public recreation space has a picnic area and allows pets to join in the fun of a stroll during the day or a concert at night. The park also has baseball and soccer fields to enjoy. Check out the covered shelter and picnic tables to sit at while you feed your dog his afternoon snack. See Details
Bow Wow Beach Bow Wow Beach offers a 7.5-acre fenced dog park surrounding a 5-acre lake in Stow, OH. There are both beach and grassy areas, sunny spots and shade, as well as a small dog area. Pet waste stations are located throughout the park, as well as benches and a dog wash station. The park is open mid-March through December 1st each year, weather permitting. See Details
Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park in Medina, OH, is a pet-friendly recreation space spanning over 100 acres. Leashed dogs can join their owners here to play in the dog park or stroll on the walking trails. Visitors can also enjoy fishing, a playground, picnic areas, a sledding hill and more. Ensure Fido remains on a leash unless in the designated off-leash dog park. See Details
Dog Park at Plain Township Veteran's Park The dog park at Plain Township Veteran's Park in Canton, OH, is located on the east side, along some trees providing shade. The recreation area offers free access year-round and has a 1.5-acre section for small dogs and a 2.5-acre section for large dogs. Both locations are fenced with water, agility equipment and lush green grass. There are also dog showers available by the parking lot. See Details
Dog Park at Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park Bring Fido to enjoy playing with his furry friends at the dog park at Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park in Medina, OH. A 5-foot fence encloses this recreation area which has separated spaces for large and small dogs, totaling 7 acres. Each side has gravel walking trails, wooded areas, and open turf play areas. Well-behaved dogs are also welcome on a leash in the larger community park. See Details
Wadsworth Community Dog Park Fido can run, explore, and socialize off-leash at the Wadsworth Dog Park. This community recreation area in Wadsworth, OH, permits pups to spend unleashed time outdoors playing in a safe space. Separate spaces have been created for small dogs and larger dogs. Fido must be leashed when entering and exiting this dog park area. See Details
The Winery at Wolf Creek Located off the beaten path, The Winery at Wolf Creek in Norton, OH, is a beautiful spot to spend time with Fido. This winery has an excellent patio area where you and Fido can sit beside each other while you treat yourself to a class of wine. Check out their website for upcoming events that both you and your furry friend can attend! See Details
Dog Park at Keyser Park Keyser Park is a community recreation area that features a two-acre dog park. This off-leash fenced-in space includes shade trees, benches, a water hydrant and more. Owners must ensure dogs are leashed when entering and exiting the dog park. See Details
Hartville Hardware & Lumber Hartville Hardware & Lumber is a dog-friendly store in Hartville, OH. You can bring Fido with you to visit their flagship store, which offers many departments like lawn & garden, grilling, automotive, apparel, housewares, paint center, plumbing, hand tools, appliances and more. See Details
Sippo Valley Trail The Sippo Valley 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 Massillon! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Sippo Valley 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
Trailhead Canoe Livery Trailhead Canoe Livery welcomes four-legged paddlers in their canoe and kayak rentals. Unplug and head out for a relaxing paddle along the scenic Tuscarawas River with Fido. See Details
Dog Park at Liberty Park Dogs are welcome to play off-leash at the fenced dog park at Liberty Park in Twinsburg, OH. This recreation area for pups features agility equipment, shade trees, benches and a double-gated entry/exit. Fido must be leashed when entering and leaving the dog park area. See Details
Appalachian Outfitters Bring Fido to shop at Appalachian Outfitters, a dog-friendly outdoor retailer in Peninsula, OH. Leashed pets are welcome to join you and sniff out the latest outdoor gear, including toys and accessories for dogs. Appalachian Outfitters stock equipment, apparel and footwear from Patagonia, Mountain Hardware, Arc'teryx, Marmot, Asolo and Merrell. For Fido, shop a range of Ruffwear products for all-season outdoor adventures. See Details
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Peninsula, OH, allows leashed dogs on over 110 miles of its pet-friendly hiking trails and 20 miles of the Towpath Trail. Pets are also welcome in the Stanford Campground. Pets must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet long at all times. Fido isn't permitted in any buildings or on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Train. Bring extra water during the summer months, as the area does get hot! See Details
Dog Park at Schellin Park The dog park at Schellin Park in Wooster, OH, is a great place to bring Fido to play with his furry friends. This small fenced recreation area offers pups a space to explore and exercise off-leash. Amenities of this dog park include shade, benches, tables and water in the warmer weather. See Details
Brandywine Gorge Trail Brandywine Gorge Trail is pet-friendly. The highlight is views of the tallest waterfall in the park. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trail, as long as they are cleaned up after. The trail is moderate and only takes around an hour to complete. See Details
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