Dog Friendly Activities in Decatur, IL

There are 5 dog friendly activities in Decatur, and 3 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 Decatur.

Pet Friendly Nelson Park Dog Park
Nelson Park Dog Park Fido can enjoy time off-leash at Nelson Park Dog Park, a 3-acre fenced dog park located within pet-friendly Nelson Park in Decatur, IL. The dog park features an electronic, double-gated entrance with separate sections for small and large dogs. Please note that registration is necessary to access the dog park. Visit the Decatur Parks District website for more information on the registration process. See Details
Pet Friendly Fido Fields
Fido Fields Pups can play off-leash at Fido Fields, a 2-acre fenced dog park located within pet-friendly Fairview Park in Decatur, IL. The dog park offers an electronic, double-gated entrance with separate spaces for small and large dogs. Registration and an annual fee are necessary to gain access to Fido Fields. Additional information can be found at the Decatur Park District website linked below. See Details
Love's Travel Stop Love's Travel Stop is a dog-friendly gas station and rest stop in Decatur, IL. This location features a dog park, video gaming stations, Wi-Fi, and private showers for travelers that need to rest and recharge with their pups. Fido is welcome to play at the fenced-in dog park or on-leash on the grassy area behind the parking lot. See Details
Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park & Memorial Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park & Memorial is a pet-friendly recreation area in Decatur, IL. Bring Fido with you while you explore some of the 162 acres and its recreational opportunities. Your leashed pup can join you on a leisure hike on the unpaved path through wooded areas and along Sangamon River. The two of you can then enjoy a picnic on one of the open lawns or under Lincoln Shelter. Don't forget to pack waste bags and water for Fido. See Details
Golden Fox Brewing Golden Fox Brewing is a pet-friendly taproom in Decatur, IL. Well-behaved furry friends can join you at a table with heaters and fire pits on their outdoor patio. They offer 16 craft brews on taps, pints, short pours, flights and growlers. Please ensure your pup remains on a leash during your visit. See Details
Weldon Springs State Park Leashed dogs can join you at Weldon Springs State Park, a 550-acre pet-friendly park in Clinton, IL. The spring-fed lake with two miles of shoreline is the main attraction at this park, and it can be enjoyed from the Lakeside Self-Guiding Interpretive Trail that circles the banks of the lake. There are a number of other trails that weave around the woods that surround the water for you and Fido to explore. You can also visit the Veteran's Point Memorial located in the park. See Details
Spitler Woods State Natural Area Leashed dogs are welcome at Spitler Woods State Natural Area, a pet-friendly outdoor space in Mount Zion, IL. This wooded park is an ideal spot to take Fido and enjoy scenic wooded trails and picnic areas near a creek. See Details
Shelbyville State Fish and Wildlife Area Leashed dogs are welcome at Shelbyville State Fish and Wildlife Area in Bethany, IL. This pet-friendly park can be found along the banks of the Kaskaskia and West Okaw Rivers and is made up of forests, prairies, restored grasslands, wetlands and streams. You and Fido can explore the many trails throughout this natural area. Hunting and fishing are other popular activities. See Details
Decatur, IL, US