Dog Friendly Activities in Utah

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

South Ogden Dog Park

Ogden, UT

South Ogden Dog Park South Ogden Dog Park can be found on the south side of Club Heights Park in Ogden, UT. It has two acres of off leash space for dogs to play. The space is fenced and covered with mulch and grass. Amenities include double-gated entry, benches, water access, and waste stations. The dog park has its own parking lot and restrooms can be found in the concession area. See Details

Dayland Dog Park

Draper, UT

Dayland Dog Park Bring Fido to enjoy some off-leash play and exercise at Dayland Dog Park in Draper, UT. This fenced-in recreation space features two separate areas for large and small dogs, open water, hills, grass, dirt, benches and trails. The dog park is closed every Tuesday morning until 12:00 PM for routine maintenance. See Details

Ogden City Dog Park

Ogden, UT

Ogden City Dog Park Ogden City Dog Park can be found at the northern end of Fort Buenaventura Park in Ogden, UT. At this dog park you will find a small dog area, a large dog area, and an agility course that contains equipment that can be used to exercise and train pets. Several watering stations have been installed at a low height to allow dogs to find refreshment with a drink while exercising in the outdoors, and leash caddies allow owners to tie their pet for a moment while they tend to other tasks. Each entrance into the dog park has a double-gate system to ensure that the dogs cannot escape; also several Mutt Mitt stations are positioned throughout the park to make it easier to clean up after pets. See Details

Wheeler Historic Farm

Salt Lake City, UT

Wheeler Historic Farm Wheeler Historic Farm features 75 acres of natural landscape, park, trails and back woods area. They have a working farm with horses, cows, chickens, turkeys, peacocks, goats, sheep, a mini donkey and a pony. Dogs must be on a leash as per Salt Lake County policy. The park and farm are available to visit 7 days/week. See Details

Red Cliffs National Conservation Area

St. George, UT

Red Cliffs National Conservation Area Red Cliffs National Conservation Area is pet-friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on the 130 miles of non-motorized trails that wind around 45,000 acres of public land. While you're exploring with your pooch, you'll discover views of Pine Valley Mountains and Dixie National Forest, plus access to the communities of Ivins, Santa Clara, St. George, Washington, and Leeds in the surrounding area. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind to preserve the cleanliness of the park. See Details

Zion-Mount Carmel Highway

Springdale, UT

Zion-Mount Carmel Highway Take in the beauty of Zion National Park from the comfort of your car on the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway in Springdale, UT. You and Fido can enjoy the stunning landscapes and wildlife viewing on the road before stretching your legs on the pet-friendly Pa'rus Trail. See Details

Ken's Lake

Moab, UT

Ken's Lake Ken's Lake is a pet-friendly outdoor area with trails and water access in Moab, UT. Enjoy more than three miles of trails with your leashed pup and then cool off in the water of the lake. The rocky scenery is beautiful and well worth visiting for a day. There's a campsite located here, too. Make sure your pooch is under voice control. See Details

Round Valley Trails

Park City, UT

Round Valley Trails Fido can join you on Park City, UT's pet-friendly Round Valley trails. This recreation space offers 2,100 acres of rolling, high-desert terrain with over 50 miles of beginner and intermediate tracks on the trail network. Wider, soft-surface, and paved paths are also available for humans and their pups to enjoy. Dogs are permitted off-leash in this area. See Details

North Fork Park

Liberty, UT

North Fork Park Liberty, UT's North Fork Park is pet-friendly. This 2600-acre camping and outdoor gem located in Liberty, Utah on the eastern side of the Wasatch Mountain Range. It is home to camping, Ogden Nordic (Nordic skiing & Snowshoeing), Sweaty Yeti fat bike race, Ropes Course, hiking & biking trails, Fat bike & mountain bike course, equestrian trails, educational outreach programs and the honor of holding an International Dark Sky designation. Dogs are welcome to skijor the 20 miles of groomed cross-country trails. See Details

Parley’s Historic Nature Park Off-Leash Area

Salt Lake City, UT

Parley’s Historic Nature Park Off-Leash Area Parley’s Historic Nature Park is a dog-friendly park in Salt Lake City, UT. The area is popular with bikers, hikers, and pet parents. The park features an off-leash area and wildlife refuge. See Details

Spanish Fork Dog Park

Spanish Fork, UT

Spanish Fork Dog Park Fido will love feeling lush grass underfoot at Spanish Fork Dog Park in Spanish Fork, UT. The park has two separate fenced areas which open on rotation to keep the ground in good condition. There is also an enclosed agility area with an obstacle course. The park is only partially shaded so bring plenty of water for your dogs. See Details

Arches National Park

Moab, UT

Arches National Park Located north of Moab in Utah, Arches National Park is famous for being home to more than 200 stunning rock arches and other interesting rock formations. Leashed dogs are welcome, but activities with pets are limited. Dogs are allowed on all park roads, in parking areas, picnic areas and Devils Garden Campground. Unfortunately, dogs aren't welcome at any overlooks, on trails or the visitor center. See Details

Midway City Dog Park

Midway, UT

Midway City Dog Park Midway City Dog Park is a two-acre fenced-in recreation area where FIdo can play off-leash with his furry companions in Midway, UT. This dog park has rough grass, wood chips and some bare dirt for pups to play on. Amenities of the space include a water station, exercise equipment, waste stations, shade structures, benches and separate small and large dog areas. See Details

Memory Grove Park

Salt Lake City, UT

Memory Grove Park Leashed dogs are welcome in Memory Grove Park in Salt Lake City, UT. This pet-friendly park features memorials to Utah’s veterans and a replica of the Liberty Bell. City Creek Canyon road is a walking, jogging, and bicycling route extending into the mountains to the northeast. See Details

Goosenecks State Park

Mexican Hat, UT

Goosenecks State Park Goosenecks State Park is a dog-friendly park in Mexican Hat, UT. Fido is welcome to join you to marvel at the view of the land that has been shaped by the San Juan River. There are no hiking trails within the park, but nearby Honaker Trail allows dogs. Please note that the park can be extremely hot in the summer and no shade is available. See Details

Millcreek Canyon

Salt Lake City, UT

Millcreek Canyon Millcreek Canyon is a pet-friendly recreation area in Salt Lake City, UT. Dogs are welcome year-round, and are allowed to be off-leash during odd-numbered days. The area features incredible views of the Wasatch Mountains and stunning canyon scenery. Bring Fido for some play time in Dog Lake, which can be accessed from Upper Big Water Trailhead. See Details

Rotary Glen Park Off Leash Area

Salt Lake City, UT

Rotary Glen Park Off Leash Area Fido can be off leash in a designated area of Rotary Glen Park in Salt Lake City, UT. The space is on the east end of the park and features spacious grassy lawns and even a creek for Fido to splash in! Don't forget water and waste bags for your pup. See Details

Pa'rus Trail

Springdale, UT

Pa'rus Trail Although dogs are not permitted on many of the trails in Zion National Park, your pup is welcome to join you on the Pa'rus trail in Springdale, UT. This paved out-and-back trail is an easy 3.5-mile round-trip walk. Keep Fido on a leash and clean up after him. This trail is also popular with cyclists, so make sure to watch out for them. See Details

Paria Canyon Wilderness

Kanab, UT

Paria Canyon Wilderness Take Fido on a hike amidst the unforgettable beauty at Paria Canyon Wilderness, part of the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, in Kanab, UT. Although much of the Vermilion Cliffs area is open to dog-friendly hiking without a permit, if you plan on hiking in the Paria Canyon Permit Area (including Paria Canyon, Wire Pass and Buckskin Gulch), you must purchase a permit prior to your hike, and permits must be obtained in advance. Online permit applications open 4 months prior to hiking dates. Permits are required for each person and each dog. There are no limits on the number of permits given out for day use for the Paria Canyon Wilderness. Dogs must be kept under control at all times and be leashed within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Dog waste and dog waste bags must be packed out. See Details

Sugar House Park

Salt Lake City, UT

Sugar House Park Leashed dogs are welcome in Sugar House Park in Salt Lake City, UT. This popular neighborhood park is a great place to walk the dog after eating in the surrounding neighborhood on your visit to the pet-friendly city. Amenities include paved walkways, picnic pavilions, a children's playground, and loyts of green space, all centered around a beautiful lake. See Details