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Dog-Friendly Activities in Bethany, MO

Here are the dog-friendly activities closest to Bethany. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners.

Pet Friendly Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Featuring artwork by over two dozen of the world's most celebrated artists, Pappajohn Sculpture Park is a pet-friendly attraction in Des Moines, IA. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the 4.4-acre park located downtown, and an audio tour is available on the Des Moines Art Center website. Picnicking is allowed in the park, but humans should be sure to keep food and drink away from the works of art and dispose of waste in the trash cans.

Pet Friendly Paws & Pints

Paws & Pints

Paws & Pints is a unique, dog-friendly retreat in Des Moines, IA. Pet parents can enjoy a pint while watching Fido explore over 20,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor space with dog park amenities such as a jungle gym, walking trails and clean up stations. Be sure to visit the snack kitchen, bar and coffeehouse. Other features include an on-site vet clinic, dog daycare, lodging, grooming and training. Check their website for information on park passes and memberships.

Gray's Lake Park

Gray's Lake Park

Located in the heart of the Des Moines Metro area, Gray's Lake Park is a dog-friendly spot that's perfect for a walk with your leashed pup. The 167-acre park features a 1.9-mile lit trail, which encircles the lake. Dogs are not allowed on the designated swimming beach, and pets must be cleaned up after during their visit. Pet waste stations are located every half mile along the trail for your convenience. Please note that the park hours vary seasonally.

Living History Farms

Living History Farms

Living History Farms in Urbandale, IA is a dog-friendly, interactive outdoor museum which educates, entertains and connects people to Midwestern rural life experiences. Leashed dogs are welcome but must remain outside of the buildings. This 500-acre outdoor museum features walking trails and tractor-drawn carts connecting the 1876 Town of Walnut Hill to each of the historical farms.

Shawnee Mission Off Leash Dog Park

Shawnee Mission Off Leash Dog Park

Shawnee Mission Off Leash Dog Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Shawnee, KS. Located east of the observation tower on John Barkley Drive, the 53-acre off-leash area features a dog swim area along with wood chip and natural surface trails through grassland and wooded areas. The off-leash area also includes paved parking and portable toilets. The area is open year-round during regular park hours every day of the week from 6am to 8pm, except Tuesdays from 5am to 9pm for routine maintenance.

Weston Bend State Park

Weston Bend State Park

Weston Bend State Park in Weston, MO, is pet friendly. Dogs are not allowed in the park or historic buildings or public swimming areas and beaches. Not far from the hustle and bustle of Kansas City, Weston Bend State Park offers secluded picnic sites, a campground and sweeping views of the Missouri River from trails and a scenic overlook accessible to persons with disabilities. A three-mile paved loop trail takes hikers and bikers through the park's woody terrain. Dog owners are reminded to clean up after pups.

Swope Park Off Leash Dog Park

Kansas City, MO

Swope Park Off Leash Dog Park

Swope Park Off Leash Dog Park in Kansas City, MO, is a five-acre space for Fido to play. The park is divided into two areas, one for small dogs and one for large dogs. Both areas offer dog and people water fountains. Dog owners are allowed 4 dogs per adult handler and are required to clean up after their pets. In addition, pets are welcome to enjoy the rest of the surrounding park on a leash. Swope Park features ball fields, tennis courts, and summer concerts and festivals.

Casual Animal Brewing Co.

Kansas City, MO

Casual Animal Brewing Co.

Casual Animal Brewing Co. in Kansas City, MO, is pet friendly. This Kansas City brewery welcomes dogs to join their owners inside, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them and they remain on the leash. You can also enjoy a delicious brew on the sun deck overlooking the street outside.

Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Kansas City, MO

Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Although dogs are not permitted inside the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, MO, they are welcome to enjoy the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park to view art on the beautiful pet-friendly grounds with their humans. Dogs must be leashed at all times, and humans must clean up after their canine companions.

Blue Springs Dog Park

Blue Springs, MO

Blue Springs Dog Park

Blue Springs Dog Park is a 2.7-acre space within Gregory O. Grounds Park in Blue Springs, MO. Fido can enjoy off-leash play, splash in the small pond, hop across the agility obstacles, or rest with friends under the shade trees. The park features a people/canine water fountain and a dog wash station at the exit of the park. Blue Springs Dog Park also has an area for smaller dogs which may be used by pets weighing no more than 25 lbs and less than 14 inches tall at the shoulder.

Platte Landing Dog Park

Platte Landing Dog Park

Platte Landing Dog Park in Parkville, MO, features two large fenced in areas with running water. One area is for small dogs and the other is for large dogs. Platte Landing also features a five-mile, dog-friendly walking trail.

The Brenton Arboretum

Dallas Center, IA

The Brenton Arboretum

The Brenton Arboretum is a 143-acre landscape in the heart of Iowa agricultural land. Located in Dallas Center, IA, this pet-friendly attraction welcomes you and FIdo to explore thousands of trees, beautiful prairies and wildflower meadows, streams and ponds, and miles of grassy trails. Dogs must remain on a leash during their visit, and an annual membership or a day pass per dog is required.

Heritage Park Dog Off-Leash Area

Heritage Park Dog Off-Leash Area

The Heritage Park Dog Off-Leash Area is a great fully-fenced spot for your canine to enjoy in Olathe, KS. It is a 30-acre maintained grass field with varied levels of terrain, a small pond, and shade trees. Please note that weekly maintenance closures are in effect and scheduled for Tuesdays from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Scheels

Overland Park, KS

Scheels is a dog-friendly sporting goods store in Overland Park, KS. They sell outdoor apparel for men, women and children. They also sell products for pups. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners inside to help them make their selection.

Sunset Dog Park

Sunset Dog Park

Rambunctious Retrievers and playful Pomeranians can let loose in separate areas for large and small dogs at Sunset Dog Park, part of Sunset Park in downtown Newton, IA. Dog water and waste stations, shade trees, and park benches for humans are available.

Bass Pro Shops

Leashed dogs are welcome to shop with you at Bass Pro Shops in Altoona, IA. Well-mannered, supervised dogs are welcome to browse the aisles with you as you shop for outdoor gear, camping equipment, fishing tackle and more. Please note that dogs are not allowed in Uncle Buck's restaurant attached to the store.

High Trestle Trail

High Trestle Trail

The High Trestle 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 Ankeny! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the High Trestle 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.

Mixed Mutt & Company

Independence, MO

Mixed Mutt & Company

Mixed Mutt & Company is a pet-friendly boutique and ice cream shop in Independence, MO. Treat your pooch to an artisan frozen dessert with only the best ingredients from their Mixed Mutt Creamery. Enjoy a treat in their outdoor green space that features picnic tables, benches and a doggie relief area. The boutique carries pet toys and treats, bandanas, collars, and great gifts for dog lovers and pet sitters!

Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens

Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens

Leashed dogs are welcome to join you for a stroll through the Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens in Des Moines, IA. This pet-friendly attraction, situated on 1.7 acres south of the Botanical Garden, features an Asian pavilion atop a bridge, which spans a pond cascading into the Des Moines River. Stone pagodas, bonsai-like evergreens, lanterns and sculptural rock formations are also present in the Gardens. Dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after during their visit.

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is a pet-friendly attraction in Bucyrus, KS. Bring Fido to explore the 300-acre educational, recreational and cultural resource in the Kansas City region. Leashed dogs are welcome on asphalt and mulch hiking trails, but please note that dogs aren't permitted in the botanical gardens themselves. There are a variety of educational opportunities around every bend in the path.

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