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Dog-Friendly Activities in West Columbia, SC

There’s 1 dog-friendly activity in West Columbia, and 27 more nearby. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in West Columbia.

Pet Friendly Palmetto Outdoor

Palmetto Outdoor

West Columbia, SC

Palmetto Outdoor

Check out the pet-friendly Palmetto Outdoor, a recreation center in West Columbia, SC. They offer tubing rentals for dogs and their owners on the Congaree River. The tubing trips take around three hours and cover two miles, which can vary depending on the water levels and weather. Dogs are only allowed on the Deluxe Tubing Package.

Pet Friendly Riverfront Park & Historic Columbia Canal

Riverfront Park & Historic Columbia Canal

Riverfront Park & Historic Columbia Canal

Bring Fido to explore the pet-friendly Riverfront Park & Historic Columbia Canal in Columbia, SC. This completely paved walk goes along Columbia Canal as it meets with Broad River. The walk is 2.5 miles long each way and ends at the dam. Leashed dogs are welcome.

Mast General Store

Mast General Store

Mast General Store is a dog-friendly shop in Columbia, SC. Your leashed pup is welcome to join you inside while you shop. Dog bowls are usually around in case your pup gets thirsty, and make sure to ask the staff for a treat!

Harbison State Forest

Harbison State Forest

Harbison State Forest is pet-friendly. Encompassing over 2,000-acres of forestland only nine miles from downtown Columbia, the unique urban location makes Harbison one of the largest public greenspaces inside the city limits of a metropolitan area in the country. Dogs are welcome on a number of trails throughout the natural area, including the 4.4-mile Firebreak trail and shorter trails for novice hikers. Leashed dogs are welcome throughout.

Papa Jazz Record Shoppe

Papa Jazz Record Shoppe

Fido is welcome to accompany you on a visit to Papa Jazz Record Shoppe, a dog-friendly music store local to Columbia, SC. Leashed dogs can venture inside and help you track down your favorite records and artists from the archives.

Dog Park at Sesquicentennial State Park

Dog Park at Sesquicentennial State Park

Bring Fido to the dog park at Sesquicentennial State Park, which consists of a two-acre, fenced-in area for dogs to run off leash. A permit is required for each dog, which is available at the park office. Dogs must be present for photo identification to obtain a dog park permit. Owners must provide current vaccination records showing proof of spayed/neutered, rabies, parvo and kennel cough. Dog permit fees do not include admission into the park.

NoMA Bark Park

The 1.5-acre NoMA Bark Park in the heart of downtown Columbia, SC has separated large and small dog play areas, shade trees, resting benches, doggy playground equipment, water fountains and pet waste stations. Dogs are required to be spayed/neutered and current on vaccinations. While this is a non-profit, members-only park, arrangements can be made for visitors to visit the park if they contact the park in advance and provide the necessary vet records.

Modern Companion Pet Boutique

Modern Companion Pet Boutique

Modern Companion Pet Boutique is pet-friendly. Dog owners know that their best friends are more than just pets, they are lifelong companions. This community-driven lifestyle pet brand creates and curates products for stylish pets and their humans. The brick and mortar store in Chapin, South Carolina carries their own products along with other stylish and well-known brands.

Dog Park at Page Ellington Park

Dog Park at Page Ellington Park

The dog park at Page Ellington Park (BullStreet District), located in Columbia, SC, is a fully-fenced area that includes shady benches and water for the pups. The rest of Page Ellington Park features running and walking paths, shelters, and a natural water habitat featuring a two-acre pond, and leashed dogs are welcome throughout the park.

Hazelwood Brewing Company

Hazelwood Brewing Company

Located in downtown Lexington, Hazelwood Brewing Company is a pet-friendly brewery that offers indoor and outdoor seating. They feature up to 10 seasonal, farm-inspired beers on tap and have wine and snacks available daily. On the weekends you may find food trucks are onsite for easy lunch and dinner options, or order take out from a local eatery. When the weather is chillier, gather around the stylish fire pits to warm up with your pup.

Sesquicentennial State Park

Sesquicentennial State Park

The pet-friendly Sesquicentennial State Park, situated in the middle of the Sandhills region in Columbia, SC, features a beautiful 30-acre lake surrounded by trails and picnic areas. Bring Fido along and take a hike, or stop by the off-leash dog park for some pup socializing. The dog park requires a membership. Please keep your pup leashed when not in the off-leash area.

Saluda Shoals Park

Saluda Shoals Park

Saluda Shoals Park is a large recreation area in Columbia, SC. This pet-friendly hangout welcomes leashed dogs to explore with their owners along the walking trails, unwind for a picnic, and take in the river view from a bench. Furry companions with annual passes are also welcome to visit the Barking Lot Dog Park. Admission prices may apply.

Craft Axe Throwing

Craft Axe Throwing

Experience the thrill of axe throwing in Columbia, SC at Craft Axe Throwing! This pet-friendly attraction boasts 17 targeted lanes with ample space, so you can enjoy an exciting night of hatchet and tomahawk throwing with your canine friend. Leashed and well-behaved pups are welcome.

Crooked Creek Park

Crooked Creek Park

Leashed pups are welcome to join you at the dog-friendly Crooked Creek Park in Chapin, SC. You and Fido can explore the shaded trails and picnic areas throughout this beautiful park.

Memorial Park

Dog-friendly Memorial Park, located in Columbia, SC, is dedicated to the memory of those who have fought and died in service to their country. With winding paths, benches and flowering bushes, this seven-acre park has become a popular place to spend an afternoon. The Vietnam Memorial Monument features two freestanding granite walls inscribed with the names of South Carolinians killed or lost in action in Vietnam. There is also a War Dog Memorial dedicated to the handlers and dogs who served in Vietnam and other wars. Leashed dogs are welcome.

Soda City Market

Soda City Market

Soda City Market is Columbia’s weekly Main Street event inspired by traditional European street markets. In partnership with Founders Federal Credit Union, we’re open every Saturday morning 9 AM –1 PM, year-round, rain or shine. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.

Columbia Doggie Park

Columbia Doggie Park

Dogs are welcome to play off leash at the Columbia Doggie Park in Columbia, SC, which has drinking water available. This fenced pup recreation area is right beside the Columbia City animal shelter and even features a doggie pond! The annual pass gives you unlimited access to the park and pond and a park tag for your dog's collar. The same requirements of up-to-date shots and proof of having been spayed/neutered apply for admission.

Columbia Craft Brewing Company

Columbia Craft Brewing Company

Fido is welcome to join you for a beer at Columbia Craft Brewing Company, a dog-friendly establishment local to Columbia, SC. Dogs are permitted beside tables on the outside patio where fire pits will keep you comfortable in cooler temperatures. Columbia Craft produce a range of award-winning cutting edge brews which carry the core values of this exciting microbrewery; quality, sustainability and innovation. Stop by to sample the Carolinian; a 2020 GABF Gold Medal Winner, or the unique Alien Hat; a tangy Watermelon Sour Ale. Pull up a stool and discover your new favorite craft beer.

Barking Lot Dog Park

Barking Lot Dog Park

The Barking Lot Dog Park is a two-acre fenced, off-leash area for dogs to run and play in Columbia, SC. The dog park features two small bone-shaped pools for dogs to cool off in the hot summer months and access to a dog drinking fountain. Membership is required. The park is closed every Tuesday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for maintenance.

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop in Cayce, SC, is a dog-friendly gas station and rest area. Across America, you'll find Love's Travel Stops that offer facilities for traveling canines. This location has a fully-fenced dog park with a convenient waste station.

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