Dog Friendly Activities in Texas

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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 Texas, 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 Wildseed Farms
Wildseed Farms Wildseed Farms is a dog-friendly 200-acre attraction in Fredericksburg, TX. This establishment is a great road trip stop with your furry friend as they offer a wildflower farm, vineyard, a half-mile walking trail and gardens to explore. Pets are welcome indoors and outdoors. See Details
Pet Friendly Hop and Sting Brewing Co.
Hop and Sting Brewing Co. The pet-friendly beer garden at Hop and Sting Brewing Co. in Grapevine, TX, is a hit among local dog owners who love craft beer. They brew high-quality, small-batch craft ales and lagers available on draft and in cans to take home with you. Your pup might even make a new friend at the brewery. Dixon has been accompanying one of the brewers, Brian, into work ever since he was rescued. Dogs are allowed inside and out, as no food is served on the premises. You can also grab a bite to eat from one of the rotating food trucks on site. See Details
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve Dogs are welcome to join their owners at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, a pet-friendly area in Plano, TX. This 200-acre park features vast areas of natural beauty for walking, jogging, hiking, orienteering and other outdoor activities. One of the best spots in the park is the observation tower, offering you a lovely view of the city itself. See Details
Becker Vineyards Swirl, sniff and sip a glass of wine alongside Fido at Becker Vineyards, a dog-friendly winery in Stonewall, TX. Leashed dogs are welcome in the outdoor areas, including the lawn and veranda. A variety of tastings are available. See Details
The Lighthouse Trail The Lighthouse Trail at Palo Duro Canyon State Park in Canyon, TX, is pet friendly. This trail is nearly six miles there and back. You can bring your pooch on the trail with you to explore this trail that leads to a rocky outcrop known as the Lighthouse. If you want to experience it alone, make sure you and your pooch set off nice and early. See Details
Luckenbach Luckenbach is a pet-friendly, Old West-style spot with a saloon and a souvenir shop in Fredericksburg, TX. The main attraction is the dancehall that showcases a variety of country artists. Leashed dogs are welcome inside the store and on the grounds, as long as there isn't a concert taking place. See Details
John Wayne: an American Experience John Wayne: An American Experience is a dog-friendly museum in Fort Worth, TX. Fido is welcome to join you inside the exhibit halls while on a leash. Learn about John Wayne's life and legacy during your visit to the exhibit that is housed near the Fort Worth Stockyards. See Details
Marfa Lights Bring Fido to witness the unexplained phenomena of lights dancing on the horizon southeast of Marfa, TX. The mysterious Marfa lights have been reported for years and appear red, blue and white at separate times. The area where the lights appear is difficult to traverse and nearly uninhabited, making the lights all the more inexplicable, try as some might. Your leashed pupu can join you at the official pet-friendly Marfa Lights Viewing Center, 9 miles east of Marfa on US 90. See Details
Stewart Beach Park Leashed dogs are welcome at the family-friendly and dog-friendly Stewart Beach Park in Galveston, TX. This recreation area features concessions, restrooms, showers, a volleyball court and much more. BBQ pits are allowed. Umbrella and chair rentals are available. No alcohol, glass or open fires. Owners must clean up after their pets. See Details
ZBonz Dog Park at North Z Boaz Park ZBonz Dog Park is a ten-acre fenced-in recreation area at North Z Boaz Park in Fort Worth, TX. The dog park features obstacle courses, swimming holes, and plenty of room for Fido to play, explore and socialize off-leash all day long. There are two separate sections of the park, one for small and one for large pups. Ensure Fido is leashed when transitioning back into the community park. Note that the park is closed on Mondays for routine maintenance. See Details
Katy Dog Park Katy Dog Park in Katy, TX is on seven acres with plenty of shade trees and grass. There is a large paved walking trail, two water fountains (for both dogs and people), separate sections for small and large dogs, a wading pool for pups and custom dog showers. See Details
Zilker Park Boat Rentals Located just 10 minutes from downtown, dog-friendly Zilker Park Boat Rentals offers canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddle boards in Austin, TX. Dogs are welcome; however, pet life jackets are not provided. They don't take reservations and a picture ID is required for rental. See Details
Trinity Park Trinity Park welcomes leashed pets to join their owners for a visit in this Fort Worth, TX, recreation space. The 252-acre pet-friendly park offers a wide variety of amenities, including a basketball court, walking paths, a playground, picnic shelters, an observation deck and more. See Details
Dog Park at Memorial Park Fido is invited to play at the dog park at Memorial Park in Rockport, TX. The off-leash area contains two separate sections for small and large dogs. Amenities include water, waste stations and benches. See Details
Hound Mound Dog Park Hound Mound Dog Park in Flower Mound, TX, features several large fenced-in areas for dog owners to bring their canines to play and socialize. The park has separate areas for small and large dogs, and amenities include natural shade, hybrid Bermuda turf, irrigation, seating areas with water fountains, trash receptacles, pet waste stations, landscaping, and 40 parking spaces. The park is closed on Wednesdays for maintenance. See Details
The Shady Llama The Shady Llama is a dog-friendly beer and wine garden located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, just outside of Wimberley, TX. The venue is all outside, where they occasionally host live music with stunning views of the countryside as the backdrop. The main attractions are, of course, the llamas. You may bump into Dolly, Odin, Sadie, Anastasia, and Barley who roam freely around the venue. Unfortunately, as they are left to their own devices, a llama sighting is not guaranteed, especially during the summer months when they tend to hang out, like the name suggests, in the shade. If you get hungry while visiting, food trucks occasionally drop by as well. See Details
Kylee Sullivan Dog Park Bring Fido to play off-leash at the Kylee Sullivan Dog Park located inside Spring Park Lake in Texarkana, TX. This recreation area features separate spaces for small and large dogs to roam, exercise, and socialize without restraints. The park features double gated entry/exit, trash receptacles, benches, shade trees and more. See Details
Dog Park at Windhaven Meadows Park Fido is welcome to engage in off-leash exercise and play when visiting the Dog Park at Windhaven Meadows Park, located in Plano, TX. Spanning five acres of grassland, the dog park is a fully fenced double-gated space with separate enclosed sections for large and small dogs. The park has several features including a dog rinse station located on the outside of each fenced area, waste pickup/disposal stations, water stations, benches & picnic tables. Shade shelters provide relief from summer heat and inclement weather, and the park also has LED lighting for those visiting after sunset. The dog park closes from sunrise to 4pm each Wednesday for routine maintenance. See Details
Dinosaur World Visit over 150 life-size dinosaurs at the outdoor museum Dinosaur World in Glen Rose, TX. With over one mile of outdoor walkways along the dinosaur walk, there's plenty of room to bring Fido. Pet-friendly exhibits include the fossil dig, Boneyard, indoor Prehistoric Museum, Carnivore Boardwalk, Deinonychus Island and more. A picnic area, playground and gift shop are also available. See Details
James Kiehl River Bend Park James Kiehl River Bend Park, located in Comfort, TX, is a serene 25-acre natural area with grass and woodland that is dog friendly. You and Fido can walk along the 1.5 miles of multi-use trails that go alongside the Guadalupe River, including the Pecan Loop, the Prairie Loop and the River Loop. Pups must be leashed at all times. See Details
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