Dog Friendly Activities in Athens, NY

There’s 1 dog friendly activity in Athens, and 21 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 Athens.

Pet Friendly Athens Bunker Hill Dog Park
Athens Bunker Hill Dog Park Athens Bunker Hill Dog Park is a pet-friendly recreation area. Located in Greene County, it's a great spot to let your dog loose and run off-leash. This fenced park has a separate gated entry area for easy access, dog waste bags, park benches, and a large gazebo. Don't forget Fido's water, as there's no water source at the park. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess left behind and to keep an eye on pups playing at Bunker Hill. The park is open every day from sunrise to sunset. See Details
Pet Friendly Art Omi
Art Omi Art Omi is a pet-friendly, not-for-profit arts center with a 120-acre facility in Ghent, NY. Fido is welcome to tag along to explore the grounds and sculptures but must register for their dog pass program in the visitor center. Your furry friend can be off-leash in the architecture fields from October 1 until April 30 before 8:30 AM on weekdays. See Details
Dog Park at the Village of Ravena Park Fido is invited to play at the dog park at The Village of Ravena Park in New York. This large, fenced-in area is great for your pup to make new friends. Amenities include water and a small pavilion to escape the heat. See Details
Harlem Valley Rail Trail The Harlem Valley Rail 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 Copake! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Harlem Valley Rail 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
Olana State Historic Site Olana State Historic Site is a historic house museum and property in Greenport, New York, near the city of Hudson. The estate was home to Frederic Edwin Church, one of the major figures in the Hudson River School of landscape painting. Access to Olana’s dog-friendly, 250-acre landscape is free. The park is open every day from 8 AM to sunset. Bring Fido to explore Frederic Church’s designed landscape with five miles of carriage roads as a way to enjoy the outdoors. See Details
Scenic Hudson’s Long View Park Walk your leashed dog at Scenic Hudson's Long View Park. The first thing that greets you upon entering the park is an old red barn, which attests to the land’s centuries-long incarnation as a farm. The park is open daily from dawn to dusk. See Details
Hudson Ferry Co. Hudson Ferry Co. is a pet-friendly attraction in New York. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to hop aboard to take their daily commute between Hudson and Athens or join their one-hour sightseeing cruise throughout the day. You'll come across the Athens Hudson Lighthouse, under the Rip Van Winkle Bridge, and back to the Henry Hudson Riverfront Park, where you boarded. Snacks and drinks are also available for purchase. See Details
Kaaterskill Falls Kaaterskill Falls has been one of the region's most popular attractions in Haines Falls, NY, for centuries. This pet-friendly hike welcomes dogs to join you to view the magnificent two-tier 260-foot waterfall. Plan an early morning weekday trip to avoid crowds and be prepared for muddy or slippery conditions after heavy rainfall. Visitors can also take Laurel House Road to reach a popular viewing platform looking down onto the waterfall. See Details
Greig Farm Greig Farm is a dog-friendly u-pick farm in Red Hook, NY, and Fido is welcome to join you while on a lead. Depending on the season, you can pick you own apples, berries, pumpkins, and more. A schedule is available on their website. The farm market offers lunch and apple cider donuts. Abandoned Cider has a taproom in the barn and serves hard cider. A trail on the property is perfect for a walk or run with Fido. Please note that dogs are not permitted in the store on the property. See Details
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site Martin Van Buren National Historic Site is pet-friendly. Tour the grounds surrounding the eighth president's house with your leashed pooch. Don't forget to clean up any mess left behind and to respect other visitors. Martin Van Buren National Historic Site is open every day of the week from 9:00am to 4:30pm. See Details
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome is a pet-friendly business in Red Hook, NY. Fido is welcome to join you on their summer and fall weekend air shows, visit the museum, talk to pilots and have lunch. Water is available for your furry friend next to the gift shop. See Details
Kaaterskill Wild Forest Take Fido on an outing through dog-friendly Kaaterskill Wild Forest in Saugerties, NY. Located within the Catskill Forest Preserve, this 7,620-acre area offers year-round activities for you and your canine companion. Enjoy taking one of the many hiking trails in warmer months or venture out to cross-country ski & snowshoe in winter. The 2.4 mile Huckleberry Point Trail offers view across the Hudson Valley, Overlook Mountain, and peaks emerging from the distant Indian Head Wilderness. The long and steep Kaaterskill High Peak Trail is a 6.5 mile route popular with hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders alike. Camping is permitted within Kaaterskill Wild Forest and one designated primitive campsite can be found along the Escarpment Trail. See Details
Coxsackie Riverside Park Coxsackie Riverside Park is a pet-friendly spot in New York. Wander with your pup along the trails of this popular park and enjoy the colors of fall on the trees around you. Home to a yearly blessing of the animals, this is a great place to visit with your dog and see somewhere new. See Details
Hollyhock Hollow Sanctuary Check out the pet-friendly Hollyhock Hollow Sanctuary in Selkirk, NY. This 134-acre recreation area features a 1.7-mile loop along the Onesquethaw Creek. Pups are welcome but must remain leashed. See Details
Complete a Beautiful Painting 'Complete a Beautiful Painting' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Mernie. Your host will show you how to paint an acryllic painting even if you have no previous experience. During the class, introduce your pooch to a friendly chihuahua and perhaps another small dog or two. The experience lasts 2.5 hours and can accommodate up to 2 guests ages 17 and up. Rates start at $55 per person. See Details
Thomas Cole National Historic Site Thomas Cole National Historic Site is dog friendly! Leashed dogs are allowed on the grounds. The grounds are open free of charge from dawn to dusk every day. See Details
High Falls Conservation Area High Falls Conservation Area is a pet-friendly natural preserve in Hudson, NY. This natural wonder boasts beautiful waterfalls that are surrounded by trees. Four-legged friends are welcome to join you for a walk on one mile of winding trails. Dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after. See Details
Samascott's Garden Market Samascott's Garden Market is a dog-friendly attraction in Kinderhook, NY. They have local plants, packaged food and other goodies available for purchase. You can also grab a sweet treat from their bakery or ice cream shop. See Details
Greenport Conservation Area Greenport Conservation Area is a pet-friendly recreational space in Hudson, NY. This over 600-acre natural preserve consists of trails and open fields with views overlooking the Hudson River. Fido is welcome to join you on a hike as long as he is leashed and cleaned up after. See Details
Clermont State Historic Site Leashed pups are welcome on the grounds of Clermont State Historic Site, a dog-friendly historic estate and recreation area in Germantown, NY. There are a variety of trails and gardens spread across the grounds that you and your four-legged companion can explore. Dogs aren't permitted inside any of the buildings at this site. A waste station is provided to make cleaning up after Fido convenient. See Details
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