Dog Friendly Activities in Independence, OR

There are 28 dog friendly activities within 20 miles of Independence. 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 Independence.

Pet Friendly Peavy Arboretum
Peavy Arboretum A popular gateway to the McDonald Forest, Peavy Arboretum in Corvallis, OR is dog friendly The Arboretum provides a variety of outdoor recreation and educational opportunities. Dogs are welcome on the trails as long as they are under vocal command or on-leash. Dog owners must clean up after their pets. See Details
Pet Friendly Minto-Brown Island Park
Minto-Brown Island Park Your pet will love the chance to run and play off leash at Minto-Brown Island Park in Salem, OR. The park features a 30-acre, designated area for dogs but be careful as it's not fenced. The park also has 29 miles of walking and biking trails. See Details
Ankeny Vineyard Located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, Ankeny Vineyard is a dog-friendly spot to swirl, sniff, and sip a glass of wine alongside your furry friend in Salem, OR. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on its outdoor patio. Ankeny offers small, hand-crafted batches of wine, available throughout the week. See Details
Central Bark Central Bark is an off-leash dog park in Dallas, OR. It is fully fenced and includes separate areas for small & large dogs, double-gated entry, picnic tables, water access, and waste stations. See Details
Orchard Heights Park Off Leash Area Orchard Heights Park in Salem, OR features a designated space for dogs to play off leash. It is grass covered with shady trees, but keep in mind that it is not fenced. Remember to bring water and waste bags for your pup. See Details
Woodland Meadow Park Off Leash Area Woodland Meadow Park features a designated off leash area for dogs in Corvallis, OR. Bring Fido out for a walk, run, game of fetch, or a picnic off leash in the eastern fields of the park. There are wide-open spaces, walking trails, picnic tables, and wildflower-filled meadows. See Details
Willamette Mission State Park Fido is welcome to join you when exploring 1,300 acres of woodland, wetland, rolling meadows and working farmland at Willamette Mission State Park in Gervais, OR. Located just north of Salem, take your best friend on a hike along 15 miles of scenic trails where he can roam off-leash. Trails are also popular routes for horseback riders and mountain bikers, and hikers should be aware of flooded or closed trails during heavy rainstorms. See Details
Keizer Rapids Park Keizer Rapids Park is Keizer, OR's largest park, consisting of 148 acres. The pet-friendly park includes an amphitheater, trails, picnic areas, camping areas, a disc golf course, and even an on site dog park! Bring Fido out for a whole day of fun outside. See Details
Left Coast Estate Left Coast Estate is a family-owned and winery and vineyard in Rickreall, OR that specializes in sustainable, all-estate wines. Bring Fido to relax and enjoy a glass of wine at an outdoor table on the cafe patio, or bring a blanket and picnic on the lawn. You can purchase bottles or wine by the glass and to-go food from the host station. No flights are available for the lawn. Reservations for the cafe are strongly encouraged. Dogs are not permitted to enter the tasting room, and they should remain leashed at all times. See Details
OSU McDonald and Dunn Research Forests OSU McDonald and Dunn Research Forests is a dog-friendly park and forest in Corvallis, OR. These research forests are over 11,000 acres of living laboratories for the students and professors of Oregon State University. Dogs are welcome to join you at the forest, however you must be able to control your pets by using voice command or a leash, and all pet waste must be cleaned up and taken off property. See Details
Dog Park at Keizer Rapids Park Keizer, OR's Keizer Rapids Park includes a dog park for Fido to run, play, and socialize with other pups! There are separate spaces for small and large dogs with double-gated entry, shelters, picnic tables, water fountains, and waste stations. See Details
Paint Like Bob Ross in Two Hours 'Paint Like Bob Ross in Two Hours' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Janet. Your well-behaved pooch is welcome to sit alongside you at this workshop where you will learn the step-by-step process of the Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet Technique for oil painting. All materials are provided including paints, canvas and use of brushes and aprons. You will complete a painting and take it home that day. Aprons are provided but please dress in clothes you don't mind getting messy. The experience lasts 2 hours and can accommodate up to 10 guests ages 6 and up. No experience required. Rates start at $35 per person. See Details
Avery Park and Natural Area Avery Park and Natural Area is a pet-friendly place in Corvallis, OR. Leashed dogs are welcome to accompany you while you enjoy the 75+ acres of natural areas, walking paths, sports fields, and five picnic shelters. See Details
Corvallis Dog Park Corvallis Dog Park is a great spot for Fido tot run, play, and socialize with other pups in Corvallis, OR. The neighborhood park is mulch covered and fully fenced with shady trees, picnic tables, water access, and trash receptacles. Bring waste bags. See Details
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park Off Leash Area Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Corvallis, OR includes a designated off-leash area for dogs to run, play, and socialize with other pups. Take a walk, play a game of fetch, or enjoy a picnic with Fido. Remember to bring water and waste bags. See Details
Chip Ross Natural Off Leash Area Chip Ross Park includes a Natural Area for off-leash dogs to roam and play with their humans and other pups in Corvallis, OR. The space includes beautiful views of Corvallis, the Willamette Valley, the Coast Range, and the Cascade Mountains. You and Fido can enjoy walking trails, open spaces, and beautiful oak trees. There are also picnic tables at the Lester Avenue trailhead. See Details
Bauman's Farm and Garden Bauman's Farm and Garden is a pet-friendly attraction in Woodburn, OR. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners at this farm while they pick fruit, purchase baked goods, shop live plants, visit the pumpkin patch, or choose a tree for Christmas. Be sure to check the farm's opening dates and times before visiting. See Details
Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway Bring Fido while you cycle by hop farms, vineyards and quaint towns while on the dog-friendly, 132-mile Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway. Start in Jefferson, OR, and stop along the way at wineries for tastings, brewpubs for a pint and restaurants for farm-to-table cuisine. Campsites are also along the trail. The valley’s temperate climate is ideal for year-round bike riding. See Details
Albany Dog Park at Timber Linn Park The dog park is located at the north end of Timber Linn Park, south of Dogwood Avenue and the Linn County Expo Center. It features 2.3 acres of fenced open space, separate areas for small and large dogs, drinking water station for dogs and their humans in each area, dog waste bag dispensers, trash receptacles, and ample shade. See Details
Silver Falls Tour Route Silver Falls Tour Route is a scenic drive through Willamette Valley. This scenic drive is 55-miles and takes around three hours to complete with few stops, but you're going to want to get out and see the sights. The payoff at the end is Silver Falls State Park, where you can leave the car and hike along the rim trail to two waterfalls. Leashed dogs are welcome in the park, as long as they are cleaned up after. See Details
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