Dog-Friendly Activities in New Gloucester, ME

Allagash Brewing Company is a dog-friendly, independent craft brewery is located in Portland, ME. They produce a variety of flagship and seasonal brews. Their signature beer is the Allagash White, a Belgian-style wheat beer. They also offer wild, sour, barrel-aged, and fermented beers. Bring Fido along on the spacious and rustic outdoor patio, which includes lots of seating, covered and uncovered.

Quarry Run Dog Park in Portland, ME, has seven acres of fenced, off-leash play space for dogs and their humans to enjoy. Inside the large fenced area is a smaller fenced area for smaller dogs to play without stress. Outside of the park, there are acres of trails to explore with your leashed dog. Bring your own water and waste bags and be aware that it can get quite muddy after rain.

Mackworth Island is a pet-friendly 100-acre state park in Falmouth, ME. It is a great place to walk dogs oceanside, taking in the sites or observing birds in the sanctuary. The island-walk circles the island and is about 1.5 miles long. Be sure to keep your pup on a leash at all times.

Definitive Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery where you can enjoy beer and snacks in Portland, ME. Fido is welcome to accompany you to a picnic bench at the front of the brewery when you stop by for a drink in the afternoon or evening. They serve a wide variety of house-brewed beer; many of which are deliciously fruity and dessert-inspired, and some light snacks.

Bring Fido to the pet-friendly East End Beach at Eastern Promenade Park in Portland, ME. There's a designated area for off-leash play, giving your dog the opportunity for exercise and maybe even social time with other pups! Off-leash hours are in the summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day) before 9:00 AM and after 5:00 PM, and in the winter (Labor Day to Memorial Day) any time during park hours, 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park features pet-friendly trails for you and Fido to explore along Maine's legendary coast in Freeport. Enjoy a hike on the popular Casco Bay Trail for a relatively easy adventure offering great views. Dogs are welcome on trails but not on the beaches.

Portland Paddle, located in Portland, ME, welcomes your pup to accompany you on their dog-friendly kayak and paddle board rentals. You can enjoy solo or tandem sea kayaking adventures on Casco Bay. Please note that pets are permitted only with rentals and not during tours or classes.

Royal River Park is a dog-friendly community park in Yarmouth, ME. One of Yarmouth's most beloved parks, you and your leashed dog can take the beautiful paved trail which runs the length of the park and passes three scenic waterfalls. Visitors can also enjoy picnic areas, open fields, river views, and admire a 75- to 200-year-old stand of hemlock.

Woof Play Eat is a pet-friendly dog park, restaurant, and bar in Portland, ME. This 10,000-square-foot space features climate-controlled indoor and outdoor play areas, supervised by Wooferees to keep playtime safe and fun. While dogs play, owners can enjoy craft pizza and local brews. Day, monthly, and annual memberships are available, along with doggy daycare services.

Robin's Gardens and Dog Park is located next to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Shelter and Animal Emergency Clinic in Lewiston, ME. There is plenty of room for dogs of all sizes to play off leash! This dog park offers separate areas for small and large dogs, along with gazebos and chairs in each of the play areas. Disposal bags and receptacles are also available in each area, making it easy for you to clean up after your pet.

Austin Street Brewery is a dog-friendly brewery in the Bayside neighborhood of Portland, ME. Bring Fido along on the partially-covered patio while you enjoy some of their house-brewed beers. Styles include kolschs, pale ales, IPAs, stouts, and more.

Sip on craft cocktails and flights of house-made spirits, like small-batch rum, at Three of Strong Spirits. This dog-friendly distillery can be found in the popular neighborhood of East Bayside in Portland, ME. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at an outside table by the taproom. Three of Strong Spirits often has a mocktail available for four-legged patrons, so be sure to ask if there is a special drink for Fido! The taproom also offers popcorn and charcuterie boards.

Hedgehog Mountain Trailhead is the starting point for a great network of over five miles of pet-friendly trails in Freeport, ME. The pathways are marked and most loop back to the parking area. Please remember to leash and clean up after your pets.

The Mountain Division 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 Windham! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Mountain Division 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.

The Mountain Division 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 Standish! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Mountain Division 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.

Goodfire Brewing Co. is a pet-friendly brewery in Portland, ME. Bring Fido along inside the modern tapoom or outside on the patio. This brewery churns out a variety of colorful and delicious beers, including IPAs, pilsners, pale ales, and more. You can also grab a bite from one of the visiting food trucks; check their social media page for more details.

Rines Forest is a magnificent 272-acre woodland in the heart of Cumberland Foreside, ME. This pet-friendly trail allows your pup to tag along as you come across cascading waterfalls, popular trails and places of solitude. Dogs are allowed under owner voice, electronic, or whistle control, however please note hunting and snowmobiles are also permitted on select routes.

Mast Landing Brewing Company is a pet-friendly brewery in Freeport, ME. Leashed and well-behaved dogs are welcome to join you at an umbrella shaded table on their back patio. They offer various craft beers and have food available from their next door neighbors.

Lone Pine Brewing is a dog-friendly brewery in Portland, ME. Your well-behaved, leashed pup is welcome to join you outside on the seasonal patio at one of the dedicated pet tables with tie-outs. Enjoy a variety of craft beers, including lagers, sours, IPAs and more. They also offer their own brand of hard seltzers, with flavors like Red Berry Lemonade, Mango Cream, and Holy Donut Margarita.

Pratt's Brook Park in Yarmouth, ME is pet friendly. Trek with your Terrier on six miles of hiking trails through piney woods and open meadows, with bridges and other crossings over the many tributaries of Pratt’s Brook around Yarmouth's largest park. Please be aware of hunting season upon arriving.