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Dog-Friendly Activities in Kansas

Don’t leave Fido in the hotel room when you’re on vacation. Get out and play! No matter where you’re headed in Kansas, 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 Little House on the Prairie Museum

Little House on the Prairie Museum

Independence, KS

Little House on the Prairie Museum

Enjoy a self-guided tour of the Ingall's homestead in Independence, KS. The educational site is dog-friendly and you will get an in-depth look at the homestead that Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote about in her books. There are picnic tables where you can rest and have a bite to eat following the tour. The gift shop sells books, souvenirs, gourmet coffee, candles, organic soap, clothes, toys, and more.

Pet Friendly OZ Museum

OZ Museum

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.

Shawnee Mission Off Leash Dog Park

Shawnee Mission Off Leash Dog Park

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.

Hills Pet Nutrition Bark Park

Hills Pet Nutrition Bark Park

Bring your pet to play off-leash at Hills Pet Nutrition Bark Park, a fenced dog park in Topeka, KS. Here, you'll find a separate small dog area, agility equipment, lights for night use, benches and picnic tables, and running water.

W.B. Harrison Park

W.B. Harrison Park

W.B. Harrison Park in Wichita, KS is pet friendly and features a fenced-in dog park area. The dog park has separate areas for both large and small dogs, and agility equipment. The greater park is home to plenty of walking paths, a baseball field and a playground.

Happy Basset Brewing Co

Happy Basset Brewing Co

Happy Basset Brewing Co in Topeka, KS is dog friendly. Their motto is to brew beer for dog's best friend, which is us, Fido! The beer menu includes a selection of brews you may not find elsewhere, such as coffee blonde, chili porter, maple bacon brown breakfast beer, and more. Don't forget to grab Fido a bandana which he can proudly wear in support of his favorite brewery!

Heritage Park Dog Off-Leash Area

Heritage Park Dog Off-Leash Area

The Heritage Park Dog Off-Leash Area is a great fully-fenced spot for your canine to enjoy in Olathe, KS. It is a 30-acre maintained grass field with varied levels of terrain, a small pond, and shade trees. Please note that weekly maintenance closures are in effect and scheduled for Tuesdays from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Garden City Dog Park

Garden City, KS

Garden City Dog Park

Pets will love to play off-leash at Garden City Dog Park, a fenced dog park in Garden City, KS with a separate small dog area, agility obstacles, shade trees, and benches.

Buffalo Bill Cultural Center

Buffalo Bill Cultural Center

Travelers passing through the area of Oakley, KS will want to plan a stop at Buffalo Bill's Cultural Center. The establishment is pet friendly both outside and indoors. They offer local maps, a gift shop full of Kansas-made items, refreshments and more. Use the picnic area to enjoy a lunch during your road trip. The Buffalo Bill Cultural Center offers ample parking with space for RVs and trailers.

Scheels

Overland Park, KS

Scheels is a dog-friendly sporting goods store in Overland Park, KS. They sell outdoor apparel for men, women and children. They also sell products for pups. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners inside to help them make their selection.

Hairy Beast Brewing

Hairy Beast Brewing

Furry friends of Topeka, KS are invited to join their owners at Hairy Beast Brewing in Barrington Village shopping center. This bar offers pet-friendly seating both inside the taproom and outside on the shaded and fenced-in patio. The menu offers a range of items, from in-house brewed and guest beers to small snacks like nuts, beef jerky, and pretzels.

Shawnee Mission Park

Shawnee Mission Park

The dog-friendly Shawnee Mission Park is a multi-use, 1,600-acre park located in Kansas. It is the largest park in the county and the most visited park in the entire state of Kansas. Its 53-acre off-leash dog park, one of the largest in the country, has hiking trails, large open spaces and a 200-foot dog beach. The park is also home to a number of fantastic amenities such as a beautiful 120-acre lake that's great for boating, fishing, sail boarding, and much more. There are 11 spacious shelters, numerous picnic areas, nature trails, play areas, an archery range, a disc golf course, and trails to enjoy mountain biking and horseback riding. The park is also home to The Theatre in the Park, Shawnee Mission Park Beach, and Shawnee Mission Park Marina. In season, there are canoes, pedal boats, and fishing boats available for rent at the marina.

Dorothy’s House & Land of Oz

Dorothy’s House & Land of Oz

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Dorothy’s House & Land of Oz in Liberal, KS, a pet-friendly tourist attraction allowing dogs which are small enough to be carried. Decked out in her gingham dress and ruby slippers, Dorothy herself will give you and Fido a tour of the replica Gale farmhouse. Explore unique memorabilia from the movie before traveling somewhere over the rainbow to the Land of Oz, an animated exhibition where you can meet the Munchkins, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion, and the Wizard himself. Fido may not get to greet Toto, but he is welcome to tour the attraction with you as long as you can carry him. Admission and tours of operation vary by season.

Pioneer Dog Park

Pioneer Dog Park

Pioneer Dog Park in Goodland, KS, offers plenty of space for your furry family members to exercise and meet other pups. The grassy park is fully fenced and features a play tunnel, benches, pet waste stations, and a separate enclosed area designated for small dogs.

Chisholm Creek Pet Resort Pup Park

Chisholm Creek Pet Resort Pup Park

Just outside of Wichita, KS, Chisholm Creek Pet Resort Pup Park is a membership-only park with secure fencing. This 10-acre park has a pond, agility equipment, and shade trees. With a yearly or 3-month membership, you and two canine companions are welcome as often as you would like to come. Not sure if you'd like to become a member? Call for a free one-day pass!

Cider Hill Family Orchard

Kansas City, KS

Cider Hill Family Orchard

Cider Hill Family Orchard in Kansas City, KS is dog friendly and opens seasonally between late July and October. This 38-acre orchard is home to 1500 apple trees and there are 18 different kinds of apples grown in the orchard. Dogs are welcome to spend as much time as they like exploring among the apple trees, as long as they are friendly and on a leash.

Kansas Museum of History Nature Trails

Kansas Museum of History Nature Trails

Kansas Museum of History Nature Trails in Topeka, KS is pet friendly. This 2.5 mile trail winds throughout the Kansas Historical Society property in western Topeka and is divided into four sections. Signs interpret both the cultural and natural history of the area. Visitors can walk along the creek banks, through native grasslands, and into the woodlands area of the north trail. The west trail passes through the woodlands and crosses three bridges, including a rope bridge. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed and cleaned up after.

Pracht Wetlands Park

Pracht Wetlands Park

Fido is welcome to join you for a stroll along the boardwalk at Pracht Wetlands Park, a pet-friendly park in Wichita, KS. This park is one of the few remaining wetlands in the Midwest and is home to an abundance of wildlife and vegetation.

Fartleks Running Shop Smoothie Stop

Fartleks Running Shop Smoothie Stop

Fartleks Running Shop Smoothie Stop is a locally-owned and pet-friendly store in Wichita, KS. Bring Fido along as you shop for a new pair of running shoes or check out the newest running gear. They also have an on-site smoothie shop! The menu includes specialty blends with appropriate names like Joyful Jog, Runners High, and 5K Finisher.

Bluejacket Crossing Vineyard & Winery

Bluejacket Crossing Vineyard & Winery

Bluejacket Crossing Vineyard & Winery is a dog-friendly winery just off K-10 in Eudora, KS. They welcome friendly, leashed dogs in the tasting room and outside, too. Join them for a wine tasting or a nice glass of vino made with grapes grown in the attached vineyard.

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