Dog-Friendly Activities in Kelso, WA

The Longview Off-Leash Dog Park, located at Gerhart Gardens Park in Longview, WA, features three acres with separated fenced areas for both small and large dogs to play. A covered shelter, benches and water are also available. The park is supported by Friends of Off Leash Areas (FOLA) and is maintained by FOLA and the City of Longview.

The dog park is located behind McCormick Park's softball fields in St. Helens, OR. It's enclosed on three sides and a creek along the back. It features shady trees and benches near the water for you to watch Fido play.

Columbia City Dog Park is a volunteer-maintained area for pups to run and play off leash in Colombia City, OR. It's located next to Western Oregon Wood Products with two fully-fenced areas for large and small dogs. The park features a picnic table, park bench, waste stations, double gates, shady trees, and a faux fire hydrant.

Bring Fido to the pet-friendly Willow Grove Park in Longview, WA. This county recreation area, along the Columbia River, offers a range of visitor amenities, including a boat launch, dog park, playground, picnic areas, walking paths, and more. Canines should be leashed unless in the designated dog park.

Bring Fido out to this weekly Farmer's Market with two locations in Longview, WA. One at the Fairgrounds on Saturday from 9:00AM-2:00 PM and another at 12th & Hemlock downtown on Tuesdays from 9:00AM-2:00PM. There will be a variety of local vendors selling produce, baked goods, handmade items, and more. Dogs are welcome on a leash.

Tap Into Wine is a dog-friendly wine bar and tasting room featuring local wines in St. Helens, OR. They are situated in the back of a lovely retail store: Artifacts, A Tinker's Marketplace. Both of the shops are dog-friendly, welcoming pets throughout to join their owners on their wine tasting experience. They provide fresh water bowls for dogs and have an outdoor wine patio for dogs to laze around on hot days.

Fido is welcome to join you at Crooked Creek Brewery in St. Helens, OR. Enjoy a variety of beers and light snacks. Food is limited, but you are welcome to bring your own or order takeout from one of the nearby restaurants. They also serve non-alcoholic drinks.

Seaquest State Park in Castle Rock, WA is dog friendly. You and Fido can enjoy seven miles of hiking trails through lush old-growth forests. There is a boardwalk around the wetlands of Silver Lake that offers volcano views and bird watching opportunities. Dogs are allowed throughout the park but must stay leashed.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at the pet-friendly Paradise Point State Park in Ridgefield, WA. Enjoy camping on the Lewis River and walking along the water with your furry friend. Please note that pets are not permitted in designated swim areas and must be cleaned up after. This park requires an entrance fee.

Lake Sacajawea Park is a well-maintained city park in Longview, WA, offering scenic trails along the riverfront. The park features 3.5 miles of trails that meander beneath landscaped bridges, showcasing a variety of trees and blooming flowers, as well as rhododendron gardens and views of the lake's two impressive fountains. Visitors can enjoy picnic tables, restrooms and a playground on site.

Pets are welcome to enjoy off-leash play at the dog park at Willow Grove Park in Longview, WA. This recreation area features two separate fenced spaces, one for small dogs and one for larger dogs, as well as shade trees, benches, waste stations, and double-gated entry. Fido should be leashed when entering and exiting the park.