Dog-Friendly Activities in Ohio

Don’t leave Fido in the hotel room when you’re on vacation. Get out and play! No matter where you’re headed in Ohio, 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 Hocking Hills State Park
Hocking Hills State Park Dog-friendly Hocking Hills State Park in Logan, OH is a perfect place to spend a day in the great outdoors. The park occupies 2,330 acres and provides a great opportunity to explore miles of trails with Fido. Natural features include towering cliffs, deep gorges, caves, and waterfalls, while man-made features include picnic areas, restrooms, campgrounds, and more. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their humans in most of the areas of the park. See Details
Pet Friendly Earnest Brew Works South Toledo
Earnest Brew Works South Toledo Earnest Brew Works is a brewer-owned-and-operated brewery and dog-friendly taproom in Toledo, OH. Pooches are welcome inside and out as no food is served on the premises. They do, however, invite various food trucks to join the party on most days. The beers they produce include Japanese Pale Ale, Grape and Grain hybrid beers, Hazy Pale Ale, and plenty of other varieties throughout the year. See Details
Hocking Hills Winery Fido is welcome to join you for a visit to pet-friendly Hocking Hills Winery, located in Logan, OH. Dogs are welcome at a table on the spacious outside patio while you enjoy a selection of exquisite wine. The patio is heated in cooler weather. In addition to wine, guests can unwind with a beer, sangria, or refreshing pink lemonade. Pair your drink of choice with a delicious sweet or savory charcuterie board. Guests can also bring their own food or order dishes from one of several nearby restaurants. See Details
Dog Park at Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park Bring Fido to enjoy playing with his furry friends at the dog park at Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park in Medina, OH. A 5-foot fence encloses this recreation area which has separated spaces for large and small dogs, totaling 7 acres. Each side has gravel walking trails, wooded areas, and open turf play areas. Well-behaved dogs are also welcome on a leash in the larger community park. See Details
Ash Cave The Ash Cave hiking trails are a pet-friendly attraction in South Bloomingville, OH. The terrain is varied, but experienced pooch hikers won’t have much trouble with the relatively short hikes, both only a half mile in length. The low trail is handicap accessible. Ash Cave itself is the largest recess cave east of the Mississippi and flows into a runoff waterfall. See Details
Bow Wow Beach Bow Wow Beach offers a 7.5-acre fenced dog park surrounding a 5-acre lake in Stow, OH. There are both beach and grassy areas, sunny spots and shade, as well as a small dog area. Pet waste stations are located throughout the park, as well as benches and a dog wash station. The park is open mid-March through December 1st each year, weather permitting. See Details
Dog Park at Salt Fork State Park The dog park at Salt Fort State Park is a one-acre, fenced beach area offering direct lake access for dogs to swim off leash in Lore City, OH. Located south of the main beach, this spot also offers plenty of grass for dogs who prefer a game of fetch. Other park amenities include a short paved walking trail, picnic tables and parking. See Details
Smale Riverfront Park Leashed dogs are welcome to join their humans at Smale Riverfront Park in Cincinnati, OH. This dog-friendly recreation area includes trails, a labyrinth, gardens, fountains, a carousel, an esplanade, benches, swings and more. Please clean up after your pets. See Details
Lehman's Fido is welcome to accompany you inside at Lehman's, a pet-friendly hardware store located in Kidron, OH. Lehman's is a one stop shop for visitors and locals shopping for household essentials, hardware, emergency supplies, or decorative Amish-made gifts. See Details
The Scioto Mile The Scioto Mile is a dog-friendly pathway stretching along the riverfront, from the vibrant Arena District on the north end to the natural beauty of the Whittier Peninsula on the south, in downtown Columbus, OH. Comprised of more than 175 acres of lush parkland, fountains, scenic overlooks and a riverfront promenade, leashed dogs are welcome to join you, except for around the Scioto Mile Fountain. See Details
Old Man's Cave Old Man's Cave in Logan, OH, is pet friendly. One of Ohio's most popular natural attractions allows dogs on a leash to explore the natural rock formation. You can wander the trails around the cavern and head inside to check out the cascading waterfalls too. See Details
Cedar Falls Cedar Falls is a dog-friendly attraction at Hocking Hills State Park in Logan, OH. You and your dog can view the wonderful waterfall from a viewing area at the bottom of Democracy Steps, created by Akio Hizume. Dogs are welcome, as long as they are on a leash and all mess is cleaned up after them. See Details
Jet Express Jet Express in Port Clinton, OH is one of the quickest and easiest ways to travel around to popular Lake Erie hotspots. The ferry takes passengers to Put-In-Bay, Kelleys Island and Cedar Point. Four-legged passengers are welcome and even ride free! Dogs must either be leashed or in a crate while on board. See Details
Findley State Park Findley State Park in Wellington, OH, is pet friendly. This 838-acre forested park is home to hiking and mountain biking trails, a boating lake and campsites. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners for a stroll in this recreation area to enjoy the beautiful views. See Details
Montgomery County Bark Park The Montgomery County Bark Park in Dayton, OH, is a dog park with several acres of fenced exercise areas and plenty of water on site. It's located right next door to Animal Resource Center. Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated. See Details
Godown Park Fido can play off-leash at the popular Godown Park, a dog park co-owned between the cities of Worthington and Columbus, OH. This fenced dog park features a separate space for small pups, mature trees, walking paths, benches, canine and human water fountains, waste stations and even dog wash stations. Please note that maintenance occurs at the dog park beginning each Wednesday at 6:00 AM until projects are completed. See Details
Deeds Point Dog Park Deeds Point Dog Park is a simple but large recreation site with lots of room for dogs to run, explore, and play off-leash in a securely-enclosed space. The dog park is located right across the Mad River from downtown Dayton, OH, in the McCook Field Neighborhood. See Details
Dog Park at Rocky Fork Metro Park The dog park at Rocky Fork Metro Park in Westerville, OH is a 1.8-acre fenced area featuring separate sections for small and large pups, with a covered shelter and large grassy areas for running. Both parks also feature dog splash pads, a concrete area where dogs can drink and play in small fountains embedded in concrete. See Details
East Harbor State Park East Harbor State Park is a dog-friendly recreation area in Lakeside Marblehead, OH. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their humans on more than ten miles of trails at this 1831-acre park on the shores of Lake Erie. Recreation opportunities include boating, fishing, swimming, camping, hiking and picnicking. See Details
Dog Park at Schappacher Park Your pet will love to exercise and socialize off-leash at the dog park Schappacher in Mason, OH. This recreation space contains two separate areas for small and large dogs. It also offers various shade opportunities, water and a waste station. Fido must be leashed when returning to the community park space. See Details
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