Dog Friendly Activities in Cleveland, OH

There are 11 dog friendly activities in Cleveland. 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 Cleveland.

Pet Friendly Edgewater Park
Edgewater Park The 147-acre Edgewater Park is the westernmost park in Cleveland Metroparks Lakefront Reservation. Edgewater Park features 9000 feet of shoreline, a dog beach, walking trails, picnic areas and grills and a rentable pavilion. Dogs love the park for off-leash swimming in the lake and chasing each other around. See Details
Pet Friendly Taps & Tails
Taps & Tails Taps & Tail is dog-friendly bar and park in Cleveland, OH, with indoor and outdoor areas for dogs to play. Hungry hounds can chow down on treats, while their owners enjoy eats from some of the area’s freshest food trucks on a rotating schedule. If you have to head back to the office soon, doggy daycare will also be available so you can drop Fido off for a day of fun while you’re at work. To bring your dog you must either purchase a guest pass or membership. Dogs must be registered prior to entering with all waivers signed and proof of vaccinations up to date. Dogs in the park must wear a collar displaying current tags with name and contact info. Bring paper copies of vet records, the bottom of an invoice from your vet with vaccine expiration dates, copy on your phone, or upload vaccination record onto your account in the "File Upload" section of their website. There is a limit of 2 dogs per adult owner or dog handler. No food or dog toys allowed in the dog park area. Please see their website for a full list of rules before entering the park.

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Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail 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 Cleveland! 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
Cleveland Scavenger Hunt: a Ball Round the Mall Cleveland Scavenger Hunt: A Ball Round The Mall is pet friendly. Leashed pups are welcome to take part in this app-led hunt that can be completed at any time. Participants will walk from landmark to landmark to discover art, culture and history. Search plaques, statues and art to solve riddles found only on location. If you can't find the answer, they'll guide you to the next area. See Details
Sweetest Cleveland Holiday Lights 'Sweetest Cleveland Holiday Lights' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Nurahn. Please contact host prior to booking so accommodations can be made to have your pooch along, as some stops may not allow dogs. Explore the Wild Winter Night - nighttime scenery filled with polar bears, snow leopards, tigers and other animals. Your host will also guide you around Cleveland landmarks such as The Playhouse Square Chandelier, Terminal Tower, and the E. 4th district. The experience lasts 3 hours and can accommodate up to 7 guests ages 7 and up. Rates start at $105 per person. See Details
Wendy Park Bridge Wendy Park Bridge is pet-friendly. Bring your leashed pooch along for a walk on this 500-foot-long bridge that extends over the Norfolk-Southern railroad tracks and provides a new link between downtown Cleveland and Cleveland Metroparks lakefront parks. The bridge features a 12-foot-wide deck providing a new trail connection for both pedestrians and bicyclists and improved access to Wendy Park, Whiskey Island, former historic coast guard station and Edgewater Park. See Details
Wendy Park Wendy Park is pet-friendly. Bring Fido's binoculars and see if you can spot all of the 260 species of birds that have been recorded in the park, then take a walk around the 22-acre space. Dogs are welcome to leap into the water of Lake Erie from the park. Dog owners are reminded to keep pups leashed while walking on the trails and to clean up any mess that is left behind. Wendy Park is open every day of the week from 6am to 11pm. See Details
Brick and Barrel Brewing Fido can join you at Brick and Barrel Brewing, a dog-friendly nano-brewery in Cleveland, OH. Your pup is welcome to sit with you both indoors and on the outdoor patio. Check their Facebook page for special events like music and comedians, plus the schedule for visiting food trucks. See Details
Pins Mechanical Co. Cleveland Leashed dogs are invited to the pet-friendly Pins Mechanical Co. in Cleveland, OH. This chain social hangout features a bar with craft beers and classic cocktails as well as duckpin blowing, ping pong, pinball and video games. See Details
Downtown Dog Park Bring Fido to the Downtown Dog Park in Cleveland, OH, to play with his pet companions. This off-leash recreation area features nearly 3,500 square feet of fenced space. Park amenities include a play structure, PUP waste receptacles and seating for owners. See Details
Tri-City Dog Park Take Fido to run, play and make new friends at Tri-City Dog Park, an off-leash play area located in Cleveland, OH. The dog park is 0.75 acres in size and features a fenced-in grassy area where pups can exercise and socialize. Tri-City Dog Park is furnished with shady trees, benches, water fountains and waste station. 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
Columbia Beach Columbia Beach is located in the dog-friendly Columbia Park in Bay Village, OH. This beach is a great place for Fido to play in the water and stay cool on a warm summer day. There's a waterfall and a place for a stroll in the grass, too. Please leash and clean up after your pets. See Details
Rocky River Reservation Dogs are welcome to join their humans on the pet-friendly trails which wind through the Rocky River Reservation in North Olmsted, OH. Natural features of the park include shale cliffs, meadows, wetlands, floodplain forests, wildlife and many bird species. Dogs must always be leashed, and you must clean up after your pets. See Details
Crocker Park Crocker Park is a dog-friendly, upscale open-air mall offering trendy brand-name shops, a range of restaurants and an IMAX theater in Westlake, OH where Fido is welcome to join you at select stores and restaurants. Being pet friendly is at the discretion of each store. Pet must be on a leash at all times. Check their website for the full pet-friendly store list! See Details
Smoky the War Dog Memorial Bring Fido to see the pet-friendly Smoky the War Dog Memorial. Dedicated to the famous Yorkie war dog hero who served in World War II, this memorial is located in the Rocky River Reservation in North Olmstead, OH. Leashed dogs can pay her a visit and then explore the acres of trails on the reservation. See Details
Squire's Castle Explore the dog-friendly Squire's Castle in Willoughby Hills, OH. You and Fido will both enjoy taking in the sights of the old gatehouse from the 1890s. This property has walking trails, picnic areas and a nearby lagoon! Well-behaved, leashed dogs can explore the grounds with you. 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
Eastlake Dog Park Bring Fido to explore and play at the Eastlake Dog Park in Eastlake, OH. This fenced recreation area features a double-gated entry, a "mutt mitt" dispenser, benches, tables, parking and trash cans. 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
Cleveland, OH, US