Dog-Friendly Activities in Lawrence, KS

Bring Fido to meet friends and play at Mutt Run Off Leash Dog Park in Lawrence, KS. This beautiful 30-acre park includes both fenced and unfenced off-leash areas with water, a drinking fountain, restrooms, and mowed paths through the fields and along wooded areas.

Bring Fido for a casual stroll at Riverfront Park in Lawrence, KS, or let your pup explore the designated off-leash dog park. The pet-friendly waterfront recreation area includes 10 miles of hiking and biking trails, a boat ramp, picnic areas overlooking the river, an 18-hole disc golf course, and dog park. Neither Riverfront Park or the off-leash area for dogs are fenced, so pets should be closely monitored during your visit.

Dogs are welcome at Clinton State Park, a pet-friendly recreation area in Lawrence, KS. This park can be found on the on the northern shore of Clinton Lake, a popular destination for anglers and recreational boat users. For dogs and their owners who are looking to explore the local area, there's a five mile cross country ski trail and a one mile self-guided nature trail. Fido can join you in the park on a leash under ten-feet in length.

Take Fido for a walk along the pet-friendly trails at University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS. Enjoy a peaceful stroll with your leashed and well-behaved pup around the campus grounds, remembering to clean up after him. These trails offer shaded sections and scenic pathways, such as those around Potter's Lake. Please note pets aren't allowed inside any campus buildings.

The pet-friendly Lawrence Farmers' Market is a beautiful way to spend a Saturday morning with your pup. Local dogs and owners enjoy browsing the various vendor tents, so be sure your dog is well-socialized with others. Enjoy a cup of kombucha, coffee and other fresh market finds while you walk around and enrich your pup’s weekend. Check their website for their seasonal market schedule, typically held mid-April through mid-November.

Trivedi Wine is a dog-friendly farm winery in Lawrence, KS. Fido is welcome anywhere on premise except inside buildings. You're invited to enjoy a tasting or flight of wines Fridays through Sundays. From April to November, they host local musicians for live outdoor music and area food trucks. Check their website for current schedule. They sell charcuterie items, but guests are also welcome to bring their own food (except on live music nights). Outdoor games are also welcome.

Clinton Marina is a pet-friendly company in Lawrence, KS. Whether exploring the serene waters on one of their designated rental boats or browsing through their gift shop, where you can find dog life vests, they ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for every family member, including furry friends.

The Haskell Rail-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 Lawrence! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Haskell Rail-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.

Westlake Ace Hardware in Lawrence, KS is dog friendly. Leashed pets can accompany you inside the store. Ace Hardware is a popular retail chain supplying household tools, lighting and electrical equipment, garden supplies, paint, home decor, heating and cooling products, and building supplies.

T.J. Maxx in Lawrence is pet-friendly. Bring your dog along to sniff out the best deals on offer at this popular retail store. You'll find top brands at low prices on the shelves of this clothing and home supplies store. They are open Monday through Saturday from 9:30am to 9:30pm and Sunday from 11:00am to 8:00pm.

Bring Fido to HomeGoods in Lawrence, KS. This dog-friendly chain retailer welcomes well-behaved dogs to join their owners for some shopping. Here, customers can browse through a range of items, from kitchen utensils and dining furniture to pet supplies and seasonal decorations.

Bluejacket Crossing Vineyard & Winery is a dog-friendly winery just off K-10 in Eudora, KS. They welcome friendly, leashed dogs in the tasting room and outside, too. Join them for a wine tasting or a nice glass of vino made with grapes grown in the attached vineyard.

Perry State Park in Ozawkie is one of Kansas' hidden gems. This pet-friendly park boasts 25-miles of varied trails that lead through upland forest around the 11,000 acres of Perry Reservoir. Due to the 1,000 acres of marshes around the lake, the wildlife is abundant and interesting. Fido is allowed to join you on a leash under ten feet on the wooded trails around the lake, but owners are reminded to keep the waterways clean by picking up after their pups.

Kill Creek Streamway Dog Park in De Soto, KS, is a designated off-leash area comprising of 16 acres within Kill Creek Streamway Park. Fido is welcome to explore the trails, bridges and stream without his leash, but owners should be mindful that the park is not fully enclosed. The area includes a small dog run which is securely fenced.

Leashed dogs are allowed at Leavenworth State Fishing Lake, a pet-friendly recreation space in Tonganoxie, KS. Fishing, wildlife viewing, hunting and primitive camping are all popular activities in the area. Pets aren't allowed on swimming beaches, swimming areas that are delineated by buoys or other markers, or in public buildings or structures. Please clean up after Fido.

Leashed dogs can join you at Douglas State Fishing Lake, a pet-friendly recreation space in Baldwin City, KS. You can enjoy fishing and spending time outdoors with Fido at this lovely lake. Pets aren't allowed on swimming beaches, swimming areas that are delineated by buoys or other markers, or in public buildings or structures. Please clean up after Fido.