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    Dog Friendly Activities in Iowa

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    Don’t leave Fido in the hotel room when you’re on vacation. Get out and play! No matter where you’re headed in Iowa, we can point you towards the nearest off-leash dog park, the most popular dog beach, a really great hiking trail, and lots of other places to play with Fido.

    Pet Friendly Dallas County Freedom Rock

    Dallas County Freedom Rock

    Minburn, IA
    Dallas County Freedom Rock Freedom Rock is a dog-friendly tourist attraction in Minburn, IA. Your leashed, friendly dog is welcome to learn about Iowa veterans with you through placards surrounding the rock, and to look at the beautiful artwork on the rock, created by artist Ray “Bubba” Sorensen. Please note that dogs are not allowed to touch or jump on the rock. See Details
    Pet Friendly Bacon Creek Park

    Bacon Creek Park

    Sioux City, IA
    Bacon Creek Park 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. See Details

    Honey Creek State Park

    Moravia, IA
    Honey Creek State Park Honey Creek State Park is dog-friendly destination in Moravia, where you are invited to bring Fido with you to enjoy the home of Iowa's second largest lake, Lake Rathbun. The rolling hills surrounding the lake provide an epic background for visitors to enjoy while walking on the five miles of multi-use trails and the Woodland Interpretive Trail. There are also a couple of picnic areas where leashed dogs are welcome. See Details

    Gray's Lake Park

    Des Moines, IA
    Gray's Lake Park Located in the heart of the Des Moines Metro area, Gray's Lake Park is a dog-friendly spot that's perfect for a walk with your leashed pup. The 167-acre park features a 1.9-mile lit trail, which encircles the lake. Dogs are not allowed on the designated swimming beach, and pets must be cleaned up after during their visit. Pet waste stations are located every half mile along the trail for your convenience. Please note that the park hours vary seasonally. See Details

    Raccoon River Dog Park

    West Des Moines, IA
    Raccoon River Dog Park Raccoon River Dog Park is a 12-acre, fenced dog park where Fido is welcome to get some off-leash exercise in West Des Moines, IA. The park includes separate areas for large and small dogs, and a permit is required in advance for entry. Check out the Parks & Recreation website for more information. See Details

    K9 Acres Off-Leash Dog Park

    Marion, IA
    K9 Acres Off-Leash Dog Park K9 Acres Off-Leash Dog Park is an 11-acre, off-leash dog park in Marion, IA. This fenced park is divided into three sections, including a main off-leash yard on approximately 8 acres that features a walking trail, waste receptacles, trees and benches. The second section serves as a training yard for dogs that aren't fully socialized, and the third area is designed specifically for small dogs. See Details

    Palisades-Kepler State Park

    Mount Vernon, IA
    Palisades-Kepler State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Palisades-Kepler State Park in Mount Vernon, IA. This 840-acre park is made up of river bluffs and deep ravines. Enjoy hiking along six miles of pet-friendly trails, leading you through woods of hardwood trees and meadows of wildflowers that are home to white-tailed deer and wild turkeys. See Details

    Isthmus Park

    Spirit Lake, IA
    Isthmus Park Isthmus Park is a dog-friendly park in Spirit Lake, IA on the shores of East Lake Okoboji. The park is 5 acres in total, with approximately 1,000 feet of shoreline to explore. Check out the boardwalk, floating docks, and walking trail, or enjoy the picnic tables and grills for an afternoon lunch. Handicap-accessible restrooms, RV dumps, and fishing piers are also on site. See Details

    Big Creek State Park

    Polk City, IA
    Big Creek State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Big Creek State Park in Polk City, IA, where a diversion dam has formed an 866-acre reservoir. In addition to the lake itself, the park also includes shelters, picnic areas, a playground and a multi-purpose sports field. You and Fido are welcome to wander the 26-mile paved trail from the beach south through the Saylorville Lake area all the way to Des Moines. See Details

    Blue Grass Drive-In Theater

    Blue Grass, IA
    Blue Grass Drive-In Theater Blue Grass Drive-In Theater is a dog-friendly drive-in movie theater in Blue Grass, IA. Fido is welcome to join you in the comfort of your car. This drive-in has two fully digital screens, modern concession stand, and restrooms. Blue Grass Drive-In welcomes you with a family-friendly environment and customers are not allowed to smoke or drink alcohol on the premises. See Details

    Walnut Woods State Park

    West Des Moines, IA
    Walnut Woods State Park Walnut Woods State Park is a pet-friendly destination in West Des Moines, IA. You are welcome to bring Fido with you to enjoy 260 acres of woodlands along the banks of Raccoon River. The two and a half 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 are cleaned up after and remain on a leash under six feet. See Details

    Bellevue State Park

    Bellevue, IA
    Bellevue State Park Dogs are welcome at Bellevue State Park in Bellevue, IA. This pet-friendly park is home to a colorful butterfly garden, a number of trails and stunning views. Dogs must be on a six-foot leash for the duration of their visit, and owners are reminded to clean up after their pets. See Details

    Confluence Brewing Company

    Des Moines, IA
    Confluence Brewing Company Confluence Brewing Company is a dog-friendly taproom serving locals and visitors to Des Moines, IA. Fido is welcome to accompany you for a refreshing beer seated beside a bench on the large, partially uncovered outside patio. Focused on creativity and craftsmanship, this micro brewery produce a wide variety of seasonal ales and experimental beer. Food trucks are often in attendance to provide patrons with tasty hand-held grub to be enjoyed alongside their beer of choice. See Details

    Swinging Bridge

    Columbus Junction, IA
    Swinging Bridge The Swinging Bridge in Columbus Junction, Iowa is pet friendly. The original bridge was constructed in 1886 and was also known as the Lover's Leap Bridge, where a lover was rumored to have jumped to her death many years ago. Leashed dogs are welcome to walk along the trail and cross the bridge, if they don't mind the swing. See Details

    Indian Creek Nature Center

    Cedar Rapids, IA
    Indian Creek Nature Center Indian Creek Nature Center is a pet-friendly attraction in Cedar Rapids, IA. Home to 210 beautiful acres of wetlands, riparian forests, prairies, woodlands, and a wide variety of flora and fauna, you and your pooch are invited to explore more than 5 miles of nature trails together. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after. See Details

    Lake Ahquabi State Park

    Indianola, IA
    Lake Ahquabi State Park Dogs are welcome at pet-friendly Lake Ahquabi State Park in Indianola, IA. This 770-acre park has more than seven miles of multi-use trails, including a trail along the shoreline of the lake and another that winds in through the woods. The centerpiece of this park is the 115-acre man-made lake in the center, perfect for recreational boat users and anglers. You can bring Fido with you into the park, but pets must remain on a leash under six feet for the duration of their visit. See Details

    Stone State Park

    Sioux City, IA
    Stone State Park Stone State Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Sioux City, IA. The rugged landscape of the park makes it a great place to explore for adventurous dogs and their owners. The eight miles of hiking trails will take you around the scenic vistas of wooded valleys and dry prairie ridges, alongside the Big Sioux River. Dogs are invited to join their owners around the park, as long as they are on a leash under six feet in length. See Details

    Rogers Park

    Minburn, IA
    Rogers Park Rogers Park is a dog-friendly park, pavilion, and playground in Minburn, IA. Your leashed, friendly dog is welcome to join you at the park. Please pick up after your pets and dispose of waste in the proper receptacles, property is under camera surveillance and owners who are not compliant are subject to fines. See Details

    1717 Brewing Co.

    Des Moines, IA
    1717 Brewing Co. 1717 Brewing Co. is a dog-friendly brewery in Des Moines, IA where your leashed dog is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. This brewery was started by three brothers on a mission to honor their family home. Fido is welcome to join you in the front yard, to enjoy Maury's fried bread, or on the porch to reminisce and relax. See Details

    Wapsipinicon State Park

    Anamosa, IA
    Wapsipinicon State Park Dogs are welcome at Wapsipinicon State Park in Anamosa, IA, where you can take the path down to Dutch Creek Ice Cave and Horse Thief Cave. There are 3.5 miles of pet-friendly trails that lead through woods and prairies, taking you on a tour of plants and wildlife that call the park home. Please remember to leash and clean up after your pets during your visit. See Details
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