Dog-Friendly Activities in Storm Lake, IA

Living History Farms in Urbandale, IA is a dog-friendly, interactive outdoor museum which educates, entertains and connects people to Midwestern rural life experiences. Leashed dogs are welcome but must remain outside of the buildings. This 500-acre outdoor museum features walking trails and tractor-drawn carts connecting the 1876 Town of Walnut Hill to each of the historical farms.

The Little Willow Dog Park is a peaceful, pet-friendly park in Missouri Valley, IA. Located near I-29 and Highway 30, this fenced, recreational area is wheelchair accessible and has lots of parking. This one-acre park features a double-gated entrance with separate areas for small and large dogs, shade shelters, water stations, waste bags, and agility equipment.

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.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Green Giant Statue Park, a pet-friendly attraction in Blue Earth, MN. You and Fido can explore the park's walking paths and take a photo with the largest Jolly Green Giant Statue in the world. Fido can also accompany you inside the nearby welcome center.

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.

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.

Walnut Woods State Park is a pet-friendly destination in West Des Moines, IA. You and Fido can enjoy 260 acres of woodlands along the banks of Raccoon River. The 2.5 miles of trails that weave through the black walnut trees, the largest surviving natural stand of these trees in the country, are a great attraction for dogs and their owners. Dogs are allowed on the trails, as long as they're cleaned up after and remain on a maximum 6' leash.

Loess Hills Lavender Farm is a pet-friendly attraction in Missouri Valley, IA, where leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy a stroll with you through the fields. Their primary bloom is from mid June through July, with a secondary bloom starting at the end of August. They also offer bath and skin care products featuring their homegrown lavender.

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.

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.

Check out pet-friendly Devil's Gulch in Garretson, SD. Supposedly where Jesse James jumped the canyon, this middle-of-nowhere spot in South Dakota is a breath of fresh air and home to a lovely trail that leads to a picturesque gulch next to Split Rock Creek. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after to preserve the cleanliness of the creek.

The Brenton Arboretum is a 143-acre landscape in the heart of Iowa agricultural land. Located in Dallas Center, IA, this pet-friendly attraction welcomes you and FIdo to explore thousands of trees, beautiful prairies and wildflower meadows, streams and ponds, and miles of grassy trails. Dogs must remain on a leash during their visit, and an annual membership or a day pass per dog is required.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners in visiting the pet-friendly Siouxland Freedom Park in South Sioux City, NE. This 55-acre area serves as an outdoor recreation space for the community as well as a place to honor fallen soldiers. Features of the park include a replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall, walking trails, an off-leash dog park and more.

Chalco Hills Recreation Area is a pet-friendly spot in Omaha, NE. Spend a day with your pup by hitting the hiking trails. This attraction surrounds the 245-acre Wehrspann Lake to give you stunning views.

Bring Fido to blow off some steam at the Fairmont Dog Park, located adjacent to the walk/bike/run trail system and the Aquatic Park in Fairmount, MN. This 1.5-acre off-leash pup recreation area has a double-gated entryway with separate areas for small and large dogs. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any less that is left behind.

Good Earth State Park in Sioux Falls, SD is a dog-friendly outdoor recreation area that welcomes four-legged friends. The park provides several amenities for visitors, such as hiking trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, historical sites and photography opportunities. To ensure safety, pets must always be on a leash no longer than six feet, and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their animals.

Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum in Sioux Falls, SD is pet friendly. Your leashed pup is welcome to explore the 155-acre area. Enjoy strolls along art-adorned pathways, adventurous hikes on scenic trails, and serene river excursions for canoeing and kayaking. Benches and trash cans are also available throughout the property.

Dogs are allowed to join their owners at Ledges State Park in Madrid, IA. Pea's Creek, a tributary of the Des Moines River, carves through a craggy sandstone gorge which can be viewed from the arch stone bridge at this pet-friendly park. There are a number of picnic spots which offer great views and tranquil surroundings. Adventurous dogs can tackle the four miles of hiking trails that lead to scenic overlooks of the canyon below, as long as they are on a leash under six feet in length.

Bacon Creek Park is a dog-friendly, 239-acre park in Sioux City, IA. The park features picnic areas, trails, restrooms and an off-leash dog park.