Dog-Friendly Activities in Morrill, KS

Casual Animal Brewing Co. in Kansas City, MO, is pet friendly. This Kansas City brewery welcomes dogs to join their owners inside, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them and they remain on the leash. You can also enjoy a delicious brew on the sun deck overlooking the street outside.

Shawnee Mission Off Leash Dog Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Shawnee, KS. Located east of the observation tower on John Barkley Drive, the 53-acre off-leash area features a dog swim area along with wood chip and natural surface trails through grassland and wooded areas. The off-leash area also includes paved parking and portable toilets. The area is open year-round during regular park hours every day of the week from 6am to 8pm, except Tuesdays from 5am to 9pm for routine maintenance.

Weston Bend State Park in Weston, MO, is pet friendly. Dogs are not allowed in the park or historic buildings or public swimming areas and beaches. Not far from the hustle and bustle of Kansas City, Weston Bend State Park offers secluded picnic sites, a campground and sweeping views of the Missouri River from trails and a scenic overlook accessible to persons with disabilities. A three-mile paved loop trail takes hikers and bikers through the park's woody terrain. Dog owners are reminded to clean up after pups.

Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge is a pet-friendly walkway in Omaha, NE. This 3,000-foot footbridge across the Missouri River is a popular activity. You and your furry friend will get to say you've been to Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Omaha during your day out.

The OZ Museum in Wamego, KS, is dog-friendly and houses an impressive collection of all things "OZ." There are over 2,000 artifacts, some dating back to 1900, and several exhibits. Small dogs that can be carried are welcome to join you in exploring this attraction. Pups of all sizes are welcome in the gift shop.

The Combat Air Museum is a dog-friendly exhibit of historic aircrafts in Topeka, KS. Bring Fido along as you tour their collection of 46+ aircrafts in two hangars, along with an extensive display of artifacts, dioramas, and a military aviation gallery. There is also an on-site gift shop. Be sure to keep your pup leashed at all times.

Swope Park Off Leash Dog Park in Kansas City, MO, is a five-acre space for Fido to play. The park is divided into two areas, one for small dogs and one for large dogs. Both areas offer dog and people water fountains. Dog owners are allowed 4 dogs per adult handler and are required to clean up after their pets. In addition, pets are welcome to enjoy the rest of the surrounding park on a leash. Swope Park features ball fields, tennis courts, and summer concerts and festivals.

Blue Springs Dog Park is a 2.7-acre space within Gregory O. Grounds Park in Blue Springs, MO. Fido can enjoy off-leash play, splash in the small pond, hop across the agility obstacles, or rest with friends under the shade trees. The park features a people/canine water fountain and a dog wash station at the exit of the park. Blue Springs Dog Park also has an area for smaller dogs which may be used by pets weighing no more than 25 lbs and less than 14 inches tall at the shoulder.

Memorial Park is a pet-friendly spot near University Avenue and Robert H Storz Drive in Omaha, NE. Your leashed furry friend is welcome to join you on the multi-use trails and visit the floral display and the historical monument.

Platte Landing Dog Park in Parkville, MO, features two large fenced in areas with running water. One area is for small dogs and the other is for large dogs. Platte Landing also features a five-mile, dog-friendly walking trail.

Platte River State Park is a pet-friendly destination in Louisville, NE. This recreation area encompasses hundreds of acres of rolling hills, woodlands and more. Leashed dogs are welcome on trails to view the picturesque waterfall and at Crawdad Creek.

Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront is a dog-friendly open space in the heart of the Omaha, NE, community. This modern, newly-developed pedestrian area features a pavilion for live music, sculpture garden, state-of-the-art playground and Gene Leahy Mall Dog Park. The dog park occupies 15,000 square feet of space and includes separate areas for small and large dogs, tunnels, obstacles and grassy areas.

Code Beer Company is a dog-friendly brewery and taproom in Lincoln, NE. Leashed dogs are welcome to join owners inside the building to escape the biting cold of a Nebraskan winter. Stop by this century-old character building with a modern finish while you enjoy a craft beer on tap and Fido enjoys a bowl of water.

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is a pet-friendly attraction in Bucyrus, KS. Bring Fido to explore the 300-acre educational, recreational and cultural resource in the Kansas City region. Leashed dogs are welcome on asphalt and mulch hiking trails, but please note that dogs aren't permitted in the botanical gardens themselves. There are a variety of educational opportunities around every bend in the path.

Shoal Creek Living History Museum is a pet-friendly attraction nestled on 80 acres in Hodge Park, located in Kansas City, MO. The museum has twenty-one structures with thirteen authentic 19th-century buildings dating from 1807-1885. The historic log cabins and homes were relocated from surrounding counties to create a village setting. Enjoy the nature trails and a self-guided tour on the grounds with your leashed pup in tow. Waste bags are located at the entrance.

Hanscom Dog Park in Omaha, NE, has a small and large dog area and a section for regular use. A water fountain is on-site, but only between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The park is located on a hill, and several trees provide shade to visitors.

Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is a pet-friendly company in Nebraska. Although your furry friend is not allowed on the grounds, a limited kenneling service is offered on a first-come-first-serve basis. For more information about this service or questions, please get in touch with Guest Services.

Bring Fido for a day out to enjoy Rickman's Run at Holmes Lake Park in Lincoln, NE. This off-leash facility is 23 acres and offers a separate small dog area. Amenities include walking trails, shade and picnic tables.

Located in the historic Little Bohemia neighborhood, Omaha Dog Bar is a membership-based, indoor/outdoor recreation area for canines with a bar and eatery for humans. Dogs have free roam of 5,000 square feet indoors and 10,000 square feet outdoors of well-maintained, completely fenced space. There’s also an outdoor area for timid and small canine guests. Humans can grab domestic and local craft beers, wine, cocktails, coffee drinks, and homemade sodas. Food is also available from the kitchen and visiting food trucks. Day passes, monthly and annual memberships are available.

Although dogs are not permitted inside the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, MO, they are welcome to enjoy the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park to view art on the beautiful pet-friendly grounds with their humans. Dogs must be leashed at all times, and humans must clean up after their canine companions.