We always get asked about Pet friendly hotels or where Pet parks can be found! So, for your doggie's pleasure and YOURS.....below we have compiled a nice large list of pet friendly establishments and pet parks! There are thousands available on the internet, so this is just a short list! Before you visit an establishment or dog park, please contact them and verify that they are still dog-friendly and available, as policies and management change frequently. All places listed here may require your dog to be leashed and under your direct control unless specified otherwise by an establishments (including parks and beaches) management. Please be aware of local Breed-Specific Laws that may be in place where you are visiting. Some places had links that we could provide in case you want to contact them to make reservations or ask other questions.
Facility Name Address Phone
BARRINGTON DOG PARK 333 S Barrington Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90049 (310) 476-4866
GRIFFITH PARK DOG PARK Located at north end of the John Ferraro Soccer Field on North Zoo Drive Los Angeles, CA 90027 (323) 913-4688
Hermon Park in the Arroyo Seco Dog Park 5566 Via Marisol
Los Angeles, CA 90042 (323) 255-0370
LAUREL CANYON DOG PARK 8260 Mulholland Drive
Studio City, CA 90046 (818) 769-4415
RUNYON CANYON DOG PARK 2000 North Fuller
Los Angeles, CA 90046 (323) 666-5046
SEPULVEDA BASIN OFF-LEASH DOG PARK 17550 Victory Boulevard
Encino, CA 91406 (818) 756-7667
SILVERLAKE DOG PARK 1850 W Silver Lake Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90026 (323) 644-3946
WESTMINSTER DOG PARK 1234 Pacific Avenue
Venice, CA 90291 (310) 396-1615
WHITNALL OFF-LEASH DOG PARK 5801 1/2 Whitnall Hwy.
North Hollywood, CA 91601 (818) 756-8190
Additional Dog Park Information
Washington
Anacortes
Anacortes Off-leash park. 2 acres, fenced area, not including a fenced small/elderly dog area. 38th Street and D Avenue. (Thank you Pamela Nixon) Bellingham
Arroyo Park: All Trails. Lake Padden Park: Fenced training area, bridle trails, and area behind the athletic field restroom facilities. Sunset Pond: Trails. Whatcom Falls Park: Trails across Whatcom Creek Bridge. Post Point. 200 McKenzie at 4th Street
Belleview
Robinswood Park. Enclosed Dog Park. There is am enclosed dirt & wood chip area for dogs. Doggie waste bags available. This used to be an area for horses. There are a few picnic tables to sit on. People usually bring a gallon of water with them. Location: 148th Avenue, across from Bellevue Community College. (Thank you Angi) Coupeville
Patmore Pit. Multi-acre off leash park. Has separate fenced off agility area, toys and water, and clean up bags provided. Location: Patmore Road, Coupeville. Directions: From SR 20 turn onto Patmore Road, will be down about a mile on the left, there is a small sign. (Thank you Tricia King)
Edmonds
Off-Leash Area - Edmonds (O.L.A.E.). Edmonds Marina Park. A non-profit group called O.L.A.E. (Off-Leash Area Edmonds) stewards the area. Location: South of Marina Beach on Admiral Way. Directions: Follow signs to the Edmonds Ferry. Turn south on Admiral Way and follow road all the way to the end. (Thank you Diane Buckshnis) Everett
Howarth Park. Beach area north of the railroad overpass. Beach Access 1127 Olympic Blvd.
Loganberry Lane. Woodland area between W.E. Hall and Kasch Park. North end (dead end) of Loganberry Lane (18th Ave. W.), about 9100 block.
Lowell Park. Fenced area north of tennis courts. 46th St. and S. 3rd Ave.
Federal Way
French Lake Park. New off-leash park - - huge. Brand new off-leash park that is on "probationary" term of one year, so practice good dog park etiquette! Lots of dogs of all sizes. No water fountain. Pond. Large running areas. Picnic tables and benches. Location: 31531 1st Ave S. Directions: I-5 South to 320th, Right on 320th, Right on 1st Ave, Left immediately after 1st light. (Thank you Melissa Pohle) Issaquah
Bark Park. Off leash dog park. Location: NE Natalie Way. Directions: From I-90, take exit #18 and head north on Highlands Drive. Turn right on NE Federal Drive and right onto NE Park Drive. Continue east on Park Drive. Turn left on 25th Ave NE, and left on NE Natalie Way. Bark Park will be on your right. (Thank you Dimitri Holman) Lakewood
Fort Steilacoom Park Off-Leash Area. Opened in 2005. Just found it today. Had a great time watching the dog be dogs and having a great time. We will definitely go back. Give this one a try. See County website for more info on Ft. Steilacoom Park. There are trails, ball fields a lake and a great playground for kids. Location: 8714 - 87th Avenue SW. Directions: Directions: From I-5 northbound: Take exit 125. Turn left onto Bridgeport Way and go north crossing 100th street SW and Gravelly Lake Drive. Turn left on Steilacoom Blvd. Travel about 1.2 miles and turn left onto 87th Avenue SW. Turn right immediately into the park. From I-5 southbound. Take exit 129 (72nd Street) and turn west onto 74th Street which becomes Custer Drive in 2.3 miles. Turn right on 88th Street SW whichj becomes Steilacoom Blvd. Turn left on 87th Avenue SW. (Thank you Michelle Johnson) Olalla
Bandix Dog Park. 30 acres with open areas, trails. An official county park, but developed and maintained by volunteers. Opened July 3, 2004. Location: On Bandix between Nelson and Burley-Olalla Rd. Directions: Take the Burley/Olalla Rd exit off of Hwy 16. Head east to top of hill, and watch for Bandix. Turn right on Bandix and watch for the park sign on your right. (Thank you David Salge) Mercer Island
Luther Burbank Park, 2040 84th Ave SE.
Port Orchard
Howe Farm Off Leash Dog Park. 83 .0 Acres Historic Farm. Limited Parking, wide open fields for dogs to run, small creek, apple trees, and plastic bags available for poopy pickup. Location: Long Lake Rd. Directions: Take Hwy 16 to Sedgwick. Travel east on Sedgwick about three miles to Long Lake Road. Howe Farm is located on Long Lake Road between Mile Hill Drive and Sedgwick. (Thank you Leonardo Soledad & Amanda Hudgins) South Kitsap Community Park. Lovely 80+ acres of field, trails, and human recreation. This is a wonderful place, managed by volunteers (so everyone must clean up after their own). Lots of trails, a miniature railroad (rideable), paintball field, several baseball fields, batting cages, basketball court, children's play equipment, tournament-level horseshoe field. Location: NW corner of Jackson and Lund. Jackson Street entrance brings you right to the field and trail entrances. Directions: Hwy 16 West of Tacoma (east of Bremerton), Tremont Exit, turn east to Jackson, turn left; entrance to the park on left. (Thank you Juliet Albertson) Redmond
Marymoor Park.
SeaTac
Grandview Park. 37 acres of off leash dog park. Fenced with bathroom facilities, water several fountains, covered picnic area, 4-5 separate area to visit. Grass and sand areas with trees and large logs to sit on. Great place to go with your pals. Location: Military Road South and S 228th. Take Kent Desmoins (Kent) exit off I 5. I 5 take Kent/Des/Moines exit (Kent) turn North on Military Road. Across from small church. (Thank you Gina Smith & Sara Lemieux) Seattle
COLA - Citizens for Off-Leash Areas
Blue Dog Pond. At Martin Luther King Jr. Way and S. Massachusetts Street on the NW corner. No off-leash areas in I-90 lid Park, located just east of Blue Dog Pond.
Dr. Jose Rizal Park. Dr. Jose Rizal Park is located at 1008 12th Avenue South on North Beacon Hill. The pilot Off-Leash Area on North Beacon Hill is now open. The site is located in the lower portion of Dr. Jose Rizal Park. Access through the double gate near the green kiosk north of the parking lot. The area is about 4 acres and is fully fenced.
Genesee Off-Leash Area. Bordered by South Genesee and 46th Ave S. A fenced, open area on a previous landfill has become a popular place for dogs and their owners to exercise, socialize, play and learn.
Golden Gardens Park. 8498 Seaview Place NW, in Ballard. The upper or eastern portion of the park. Located on Puget Sound.
Grandview Off-Leash Park. Location: 3599 So 228th St., Seattle, WA. Military road, between 188th and ken- des Moines road. Directions: From I-5 NORTH, take exit 149 (Kent Des-Moines). Take left on S. Kent, DesMoines Rd, take left onto Military Rd So. From i-5 south, take Kent- Des Moines exit, turn right off ramp, left at military road (next light). Dog park is 1 mile north on the right. (Thank you Jan Howard & Connie Rockwell)
Magnuson Park. 6500 Sandpoint Way. Eastern and northern boundary of the park. Located on Lake Washington. At the end of the off leash trail there is a small area of the beach designated for off leash dogs. North Acres Park. Located west of I-5 at North 130th Street, the off-leash area is in the northeast corner of the park. There is parking available on the south side of the park on North 125th.
Westcrest Park. 8806 8th Ave SW, in West Seattle. Located along the southern and western border of the reservoir.
Woodland Park. West of the tennis courts on West Green Lake Way. Sequim Sequim Dog Park. 1.7 acre grass dog park. Sequim Dog Park is part of the largest city park in Sequim.
Carrie Blake Park. It's open year-round, from dawn to dusk. Small dog area, dog bags provided, fenced and gated. Location: 202 N. Blake Road, Sequim, Washington, 98382. Directions: Exit highway 101 at Washington (coming from the east) or Sequim Ave (coming from the west). Follow Washingington to Blake and turn north. Drive ~1/3 mile.
Enter Carrie Blake Park. Park at the far eastern end of the lot. (Thank you David Brown) Steilcoom Steilacoom.
Fort Steilacoom OLA. 3 acres fenced in for small/timid dogs. 22 acres fenced in for large dogs. Location: at Fort Steilacoom Park. Directions: See website for more information. Fort Steilacoom OLA is located across the street from Western State Hospital in Steilacoom. (Thank you Rick Rattie)
Tacoma Rogers Park. Off leash fenced playfield. Lots of friendly dogs come to this park. If you bring your dog make sure you clean up after him/her. It's a new doggie park and is already getting very muddy. Need more info- go to City of Tacoma Web site.
Location: S. 34th and "L" St. Directions: From Seattle Take City Center exit off of I-5 South. Take exit going towards South 26th Street. Take a left on 26th Street Next take a right on Pacific. Take a left on 34th and Follow to "L". Take a left on "L". You'll see a gazebo and a gate. Enter here the park is below. Parking available below as well. (Thank you Kari Conlen)
Vancouver Pacific Park. Approximately 20 acres currently (as of 10/05); Parks and Rec is in the process of developing this park but agrees to let dog owners use the park for off-leash play in the meantime. Once developed, the off-leash space will be approximately 8 acres. Some woods; some open fields. Squirrels and bunnies. Fenced. Bring your own water. Pick up after your dog.
DOGPAW is a non-profit organization registered in the State of Washington. Mission: To work with dog owners and the community at large to promote awareness and acceptance and to increase the availability for safe off leash areas for dogs in Clark County. Location: NE 18th St & NE 172nd Ave. Directions: You can reach the park via Highway 14; take 164th Ave. exit, drive north for 2.5 miles. (164th Ave. turns into 162nd Ave but you won't notice the change.) Turn right on 18th Street. Turn right again at first corner. Drive about one block, gate to park is on your left, across from a storage facility and rock/landscaping retail yard. (Thank you Stephanie Helget) ROSS Off-Leash Dog Recreation Area.
DOGPAW's flagship Park is at the ROSS substation off of I-5 and Hwy 99. This site is approximately 8 acres of open fields with plenty of hilly terrain to run, jump and fetch. Mission: To work with dog owners and the community at large to promote awareness and acceptance and to increase the availability for safe off leash areas for dogs in Clark County. Location: Between NE 15th Ave. and NE 18th Ave. Directions: I-5 exit 3, Hazel Dell, Hwy. 99. Head north on Hwy. 99. Go east on NE Ross St. to NE 18th Ave. Parking at 18th Ave. and C-Tran’s BPA parking lot on 15th Ave.
DOGPAW is a non-profit organization registered in the State of Washington. (Thank you Stephanie Helget)
Whidbey Island Double Bluff Beach.Turn south on Double Bluff Road from Highway 525. Follow Double.
Marguerite Brons Memorial Park. Turn south onto Bayview Road from Highway 525 (at Bayview Park and Ride Lot). Follow Bayview Road a short distance past cemetery and look for park entrance on your left.
Cleveland's Tremont / Clark Field Dog Park
Amenities: The dog park is located in South Tremont at Clark Field. Its gravel-covered lot features a state of the art drainage system. Trees have been donated by way of grant and planted to allow for shade as they mature. An exciting feature is the water fountain, which not only has a human-sized spout but also has a fountain at the right height for pups! The park also has 8 benches set on cement pads as well as waste stations to help keep Cleveland's first dog park immaculate. Shade and information kiosk coming soon.
Driving Directions:
ROAD CONSTRUCTION: DETOUR! DETOUR! DETOUR!
As part of a construction project to build a new roadway into the Flats and connect the Steelyard Commons Shopping Center to I-71 and SR 176, the Ohio Department of Transportation must close access to West 14th Street from SR176 and I71 at various points throughout the summer. Details are outlined below:
SR176 Northbound to West 14th Detour: The SR176 northbound exit ramp to West 14th Street will close on approximately June 19th for 45 days, reopening on approximately August 4th. Motorists will be detoured to the Harvard/Dennison exit turning left at the exit ramp onto Dennison. Travel west to Pearl Road/West 25th Street. Turn right, north, onto Pearl/West 25th. About 1 mile ahead you can veer to the right onto Clark Avenue and cross West 14th, turn left onto West 11th and go to the stop sign. At the stop sign turn right and weave down the hill to the large parking lot. The dog park is located in the center of the lot.
I-71 Northbound to West 14th Street Detour: I-71 northbound motorists should use West 25th Street. The I-71 ramp will close on approximately July 17th and reopen on August 4th.
(From I-77 North to 490 West) Follow 490 west to the West 7th Street Exit. Turn left off the exit ramp and continue down the hill. At the foot of the hill turn right. Follow the signs for CLARK FIELD. The parking lot will be about 200 yards ahead on the right and the dog park is located left of center.
(From 90 East) Follow 90 East to the Scranton Road exit. Turn right on Scranton Road and head to the light at Clark Avenue. Turn left on Clark Avenue and head through the light at West 14th. Turn left onto West 11th Street (residential so please go slow as children are playing). Continue down West 11th to the second stop sign and turn right. Head down the hill and the parking lot will be on the left.
(From Downtown via Tremont) Follow the 90/71 Innerbelt Bridge to the Abbey Road / West 14th Street exit. Follow West 14th to the third light and turn left on Starkweather Avenue. Follow Starkweather until it end at West 7th Street. Turn right onto West 7th and go thorough the stop sign at the 490 exit ramp continuing down the hill. At the foot of the hill turn right. Follow the signs for CLARK FIELD. The parking lot will be about 200 yards ahead on the right and the dog park is located left of center.
(Walking Access from Tremont) Go to West 11th heading south. Cross over the West 11th walkbridge onto the other side of West 11th. Go about 100 yards and turn left heading into Clark Field. The dog park is located right of center in the park.
Lakewood Dog Park
MetroParks Valley Parkway- South off Detroit Road on the west end of Lakewood
Amenities: The dog park is located at the northwest entrance to Lakewood's water treatment plant in the Metroparks. Its gravel and grass-covered lot features the shade of majestic trees. An exciting feature is the water fountain, which not only has a human-sized spout but also has a fountain at the right height for pups!
Driving Directions:
(From the East) Take I-90 Westbound to the McKinley Road exit. Follow forward to Hilliard Road and turn left onto Hilliard. At the next light turn left onto Rocky River Drive and then make a right into the MetroParks onto Hogsback Road. At the bottom of the hill turn right onto Valley Parkway and follow for about 2 miles. You will pass the Rocky River boat launch area to park. Walk across the foot bridge and the park will be across the street adjacent to the Lakewood Water Treatment plant. Public restrooms are located at the Marina across the street where parking is available.
(From the Westt) Take I-90 Eastound to the McKinley Road exit. Turn leftt on to McKinley Road and head north to Detroit Road. Turn left onto Detroit Road and follow. As the road curves to the right begin to look for a left turn into the MetroParks enterance on Valley Parkway.Head about 1/4 mile and turn right into the Rocky River boat launch area to park. Walk across the foot bridge and the park will be across the street adjacent to the Lakewood Water Treatment plant.
Eastlake Doggy Park
Lakeshore Blvd, just east of Route 91
Amenities: Features30,000 square foot parcel of land with a double-gated entry, some plastic toys and a "mutt mitt" dispenser of wate cleanup. Also features benches, tables, parking and trash cans.
Driving Directions: Take Route 2 to the Route 91 exit. At the end of the ramp go north on Route 91, which will dead end. At the dead end, turn east and go about 1/2 mile to a large soccer ball sign on the right. This is the entrance to the dog park!
Medina Dog Park
Memorial Park
Amenities: The 13,000 s.f. dogpark has a double gated entry way, benches throughout the park, fully grass with trees for shade, bags and garbage cans for dog waste. The official hours of the dog park are from "Dawn to Dusk". The surrounding Memorial Park includes a City Pool, Large wooden playgroun "JUMP", and pavillion area for picnicking.
Driving Directions: Coming Soon!
News & Stories: Akron Beacon Journal (8/24/04)
Brunswick Dog Park
Cross Creek Road
Amenities: Fenced area with picnic tables and benches. Double-gated entry and small dog area seperated form a larger any dog area. Ground coverage is mulch. Maintained by the City of Brunswick Parks Department.
Driving Directions: From I-71 get off at Route 303 and head west. About 2 miles ahead look for Cross Creek Drive and make a right. Go about 500 yards and the park will be located on your right.
South Euclid Dog Park
Quarry Park North, at the corner of South Belvoir and Monticello
The park was funded through private donations, and fundraising is ongoing for enhancements such as new turf material and a water fountain.
Twinsburg Dog Park
Liberty Road
Amenities: It is 3/4 acre with a double gated 5ft fence.
Driving Directions: It is located off Liberty Road near the new baseball and soccer fields.
Cleveland Heights Dog Park
Northeast corner at the intersection of Belvoir and Montecello
Amenities: If you've been, please send us an email so we can update the listing.
UN-OFFICIAL "DOG PARKS" IN THE AREA
We do NOT endorse taking your dog to these parks OFF LEASH. The information provided comes from dog park enthusiasts that have shared experiences at the places listed below. When available, we have provided ordinances or rules for the "parks" from park officials. Please go off-leash at your own risk.
Bay Village Dog Beach
The public park is only about 60 feet wide by 300 feet deep. It is not fenced in and located on a busy street, US Highway 6, AKA Lake Road. There is parking available at the corner of Columbia Road and Lake Avenue. Accross the street is access to Lake Erie. Many dog owners use this area after work hours to let their dogs take a swim. Bay Village provides poop bags for easy clean-up.
The City of Bay Village has a leash law, Codified Ordinance 505.01 (minor misdemeanor), and the Columbia Road Park at the corner of Lake and Columbia Roads has no designated area for dogs to roam unleashed. Leashes are required when they take the dogs from the beach to the park area. For the safety and comfort of all park users, as well as neighbors of the park, please ask your readers to respect others and comply with the regulations.
Watch out because dogs off-leash have caused unsafe conditions for not only the dogs but drivers. Unleashed wet and slimy dogs have "escaped" their screaming owners to find themselves in neighbors garages, gardens and worse, in front of speeding cars on Lake Road. The situation has also become a nuisance to neighbors who want to enjoy a meal on the patio but are constantly interrupted by barking dogs covered in sea weed and their irresponsible owners. The beach is not public property. The park has a stair case giving access to a small landing and about 30 feet of sand. The rest is private property that both dogs and their owners are trespassing.
The city and county have about one mile of publicly owned beach between Dover Center and Huntington. More than half is "un-supervised".
North Olmstead
MetroParks off Cedar Point Road
Pets are not allowed to run unleashed. This is a violation of Cleveland Metroparks Rules & Regulations Section 505.01 “Control of Pets.” It states that dogs are permitted if controlled at all times on a leash not more than eight feet long.
Every Sunday morning at 8:30am (promptly) there are approx 20 dogs that walk through the MetroParks in North Olmsted right off of Cedar Point Rd- close to the Nature Center. This dog group as been "reminded" by police to leash dogs maybe 3 times. So... it's not exactly legal, but to our knowledge nobody's has ever been fined and more importantly, the dog's have a blast running through the park with a pack of friendly dogs. The walk usually lasts an hour and then in the summer they go down to the river and swim.
Hiking Hounds - Northeast Ohio hiking club for canines and humans.
To join this e-mail group for fun canine hikes and conversation, go to their yahoo home page at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hikinghounds/.
North Carolina Off-leash Dog Park Guide
The following cities have one or more Dog-Friendly off-leash dog parks listed
US and Canada Off-leash Dog Park Guide
Cities with Off-Leash Dog Parks
Charlotte
Raleigh
Wilmington
Duck & Corolla, NC
866-457-1190 Over 150 Pet Friendly Homes on North Carolina's Outer Banks. Bring your pet with you for no additional fees.
Atlantic Beach, NC
800-682-7057 The Atlantis has 42 units on the ocean, most with efficiency kitchens, dining, living and sleeping areas and patios or decks facing the surf. Come see why our guests keep coming back year after year.
Beach Vacation Rental Homes in Duck, NC
252-261-7911 Three Beautiful Beach Homes where pets and their families can stay and enjoy the Outer Banks. See the website for more amenities.
Oak Island, NC
800-243-8132 “Find your place by the Sea” with the area’s largest rental agency featuring over 700 resort rentals from Oceanfront to Soundside.
NC
Asheville, NC
828-255-0704 Pets Welcome! Hot tubs, Privacy, Close to downtown Asheville, NC.
Asheville, NC
828-712-3504 Charming cottage in Asheville, North Carolina, private wooded area with pond, hot tub & beautiful views.
603-524-4000 This large beach vacation rental offers a private pool and beach walkover. 8 bedrooms, sleeps up to 18. All kinds of perks and amenities. Well-behaved dogs always welcome.
United Beach Vacations
Carolina Beach, NC
800-334-5806 Find your pet-friendly vacation rental from among our many choices. 2 to 5 bedrooms. Carolina Beach has two off-leash areas and two dog-friendly beach areas on the ends of the island.
Studio 6
Dog-Friendly Extended Stay Studios
WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?? BELOW YOU'LL FIND SOME PET FRIENDLY PARKS AND ESTABLISHMENTS FOR YOUR GOLDENDOODLE AND OTHER PETS' PLEASURE!
GOLDENDOODLE WORLD
Charlotte, North Carolina Dog-Friendly City Guide
Accommodations
Candlewood Suites -5840 Westpark Drive Charlotte - 5840 Westpark Drive
Charlotte,
North Carolina 28217 704-529-7500 1-800-HOLIDAY
Candlewood Suites -8812 University East Drive Charlotte
Comfort Inn Executive Park -5822 Westpark Drive Charlotte
Comfort Inn UNCC -5111 Equipment Drive Charlotte
Comfort Suites -7735 University City Blvd Charlotte; 704-547-0049
Crowne Plaza Hotel Crowne Plaza Charlotte -201 South Mcdowell St.
704-372-7550
Charlotte
Days Inn Charlotte Central -601 N Tryon Charlotte; 704-333-4733
1-800-DAYS-INN MAP LINK
Days Inn Charlotte North -1408 W Sugar Creek Rd Charlotte ; 704-597-8110
1-800-DAYS-INN MAP LINK
Drury Inn & Suites -415 West W.T. Harris Blvd. Charlotte; 704-593-0700
800-378-7946 MAP LINK
Holiday Inn -2707 Little Rock Rd Charlotte; 704-394-4301 1-800-HOLIDAY
Holiday Inn -321 W Woodlawn Road Charlotte; 704-523-1400 1-800-HOLIDAY
La Quinta Inn & Suites Charlotte Airport South -4900 S. Tryon Street;
800-531-5900
Charlotte
La Quinta Inn Charlotte Airport -3100 Queen City Drive Charlotte ; 800-531-5900 MAP LINK (We highly recommend this hotel if you are flying to Charlotte to pick up your pet.)
MainStay Suites -7926 Forest Pine Drive Charlotte ; 704-521-3232
Motel 6 - Charlotte Coliseum -131 Red Roof Drive Charlotte;
704-529-1020 1-800-466-8356
Motel 6 - Charlotte East University -5116 North I-85 Charlotte; 704-596-8222
800-466-8356
Motel 6 - Charlotte South -3430 Saint Vardell Lane Charlotte; 704-527-0144
800-466-8356
Quality Inn -440 Griffith Road Charlotte; 704-525-0747
Red Roof Inn - Charlotte - Huntersville -13830 Statesville Road Charlotte;
704-875-7880 1-800-RED-ROOF
Red Roof Inn - Charlotte Airport (West) -3300 Queen City Drive Charlotte;
704-392-2316 1-800-RED-ROOF
Charlotte Residence Inn by Marriott; 5115 Piper Station Drive
Charlotte, North Carolina 28277 704-319-3900
Residence Inn by Marriott -6030 J.A. Jones Drive Charlotte; 704-554-7001
Residence Inn by Marriott -8503 N Tryon Street Charlotte ; 704-547-1122
Residence Inn by Marriott -404 S Mint Street Charlotte; 704-340-4000
Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel -3315 Scott Futkell Dr. Charlotte;
704-392-1200
Sleep Inn- 701 Yorkmont. Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 704-525-5005
Sleep Inn University Place -8525 N Tryon Street Charlotte; 704-549-4544
Staybridge Suites -15735 John J Delaney Drive Charlotte; 704-248-5000
800-HOLIDAY
Staybridge Suites -7924 Forest Pine Drive Charlotte; 704-527-6767
Studio 6 - Charlotte Airport -3420 Queen City Drive Charlotte; 704-394-4993
800-466-8356
Super 8 Charlotte/Sunset Road -4930 Sunset Road Charlotte; 704-598-7710
1-800-8000 MAP LINK
The Westin Charlotte -601 South College St. Charlotte; 704-375-2600
TownePlace Suites Charlotte Arrowood -7805 Forest Point Blvd Charlotte;
704-227-2000
TownePlace Suites Charlotte University Research Park -8710 Research; 704-548-0388; Located in The University Research Park, TownePlace Suites by Marriott offers a smart and simple choice. Whether you are training for a new position, traveling on a temporary assignment or relocating, this is the place you can call home.
Dogs of all sizes are allowed. There is a $75 one time pet fee per visit.
When making an online reservation please type "I am bringing my dog." in the "Comments" box in the bottom of the online reservation page where your payment is entered.
Accommodations - RV Parks and Campgrounds
Charlotte/Fort Mill KOA
940 Gold Hill Road Fort Mill, North Carolina 29708 803-548-1148 888-562-4430
**Dogs of all sizes are allowed. There are no additional pet fees. Dogs may not be left unattended, and they must be leashed and cleaned up after. The camping and tent areas also allow dogs. There is a dog walk area at the campground.
Attractions
Charlotte Knights-Dog Day Game -Gold Hill Road (Exit 88 off I-77) Fort Mill, South Carolina
704-357-8071; Once a year, the Charlotte Knights minor league baseball team invites four-legged fans to attend their Dog Day Game. This dog-friendly game is usually in August. Dogs are welcome to sit with their owners at any seat throughout the ballpark. If your pooch is itching to walk around, dogs are also welcome on the concourse. Just remember to clean up after your pooch!
Hanging Rock River Trips -3466 Moores Spring Road Westfield, North Carolina 336-593-8283
This company offers full and half day river adventures in canoes or kayaks. Your kids and dogs are welcome to join you. Be sure to bring a leash. They are open Wednesday through Sunday in early March to late November. It is about a one hour drive from Charlotte, NC.
PARKS
Freedom Park -1900 East Boulevard Charlotte; 704-336-2884; This is a popular park complete with athletic fields, tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds, a 7 acre lake, picnic shelters, concessions, and paved trails. Pets must be leashed and under your control at all times. From this park, you can begin the Lower Little Sugar Creek Trail (1.3 mile trail).
Lower Little Sugar Creek Trail -1900 East Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina. 704-336-3854
Take your pooch out for some exercise on this 1.3 mile paved trail. Pets must be leashed and under your control at all times. Use the parking lot at Freedom Park and begin your walk.
Mallard and Clark's Creek Greenway -9801 Mallard Creek Road Charlotte; North Carolina
704-336-8866 . Go for a walk or jog with your dog on this 3.6 mile paved trail. Pets must be leashed and under your control at all times. Parking is available at the Mallard Creek Elementary School, off Mallard Creek Road.
McAlpine Creek Greenway -8711 Monroe Road Charlotte, North Carolina. 704-568-4044. You can go for a nice long walk with your dog at this trail system which offers over 8 miles of paved and gravel trails. Pets must be leashed and under your control at all times. There are many starting points, but you can park at either the McAlpine Creek Park (has a 5K championship cross country course) located at 8711 Monroe Road or the James Boyce Park located at 300 Boyce Road.
Upper Little Sugar Creek Trail -2100 North Davidson Street Charlotte, North Carolina . 704-336-3367. Go for a walk on this 1.1 mile trail which joins Cordelia Park and Alexander Park. Pets must be leashed and under your control at all times. You can begin your walk at the parking lot in Cordelia Park.
McMullen Creek Greenway -Pineville-Matthews Road Pineville, North Carolina. 704-643-3405.
Enjoy a stroll with your pooch on this 1.5 mile paved and gravel trail. Pets must be leashed and under your control at all times. The parking lot as well as a picnic area is located off Pineville-Matthews Road (across from the McMullen Creek Marketplace.)
OFF- LEASH PET PARKS
Barkingham Park Dog Park - Reedy Creek -2900 Rocky River Rd. Charlotte, North Carolina
704-336-3854; Reedy Creek Dog Park opened in the Summer of 2003. It consists of 4 acres. Currently the park has an off-leash dog park. Expected to be added soon are a small dog area and an agility playground. Charlotte Dog Parks require a annual pooch pass which you can get by signing a liability form. Currently the fee is $35 per year for a pooch pass. More information is available from FidoCarolina at http://www.fidocarolina.org.
Fetching Meadows Dog Park -McAlpine Park Charlotte, North Carolina. 704-336-3854; Fetching Meadows Dog Park opened in late 2002. Charlotte Dog Parks require a annual pooch pass which you can get by signing a liability form. Currently the fee is $35 per year for a pooch pass. More information is available from FidoCarolina at http://www.fidocarolina.org.
PET FRIENDLY STORES IN CHARLOTEE, NORTH CAROLINA
Barbara's Canine Cafe and Catering -1447 S Tryon Street Charlotte; 704-LUV-DOGS (588-3647)
Canine Cafe Charlotte -1447 S Tryon Street Charlotte. 888-K9-TREAT (888-598-7328)
PetSmart Pet Store -5401 S Blvd Ste 14 Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 704-523-0132
PetSmart Pet Store -8116 University City Blvd Charlotte, North Carolina 28213. 704-599-3989
Petco Pet Store -9515 South Blvd Charlotte, North Carolina 28273. 704-552-0515
PET FRIENDLY Outdoor Restaurants IN CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
Burgers & Bagels -4327 Park Road Bldg 25 Charlotte, North Carolina 28209. 704-525-5295
Burgers on East Blvd -1531 East Blvd Charlotte, North Carolina 28203. 704-332-5991
Dog Bar NoDa -3307 N Davidson Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28205. 704-370-3595; Dogs of all shapes and sizes are welcome at this unique, beer, wine, and liquor bar. In addition to being able to hang out at the bar with your pet, they offer special events for dog lovers, free doggy biscuits, and in the warmer months they rent out the Dog Bar for social events, and dog birthday or adoption parties. In the summer they are closed Mon. and Tue., and open Wed. and Thurs. from 4pm - 11pm, Fri. 4pm - 2am, Sat. 3pm - 2am, and Sun 3pm - 10pm. In the winter the bar is open on Wed. and Thurs. 7 - 11 pm, Fri and Sat 7 - 2 am, and Sunday from 1 - 10. Dogs must be well behaved, friendly, and have a current rabies certificate (either tags or show papers to staff). Dogs may be leashed or off-leash. They must be cleaned up after; they provide a scooper on the side of the building. While on the Dog Bar premises, owners are solely responsible for their pet.
Fuel Pizza -214 N Tryon Charlotte, North Carolina. 704-350-1680; Dogs are allowed at the outdoor tables. The restaurant has outdoor tables only in the summer.
Fuel Pizza -1501 Central Avenue Charlotte, North Carolina. 704-376-3835; Dogs on leash are allowed at the outdoor tables.
Fuel on the Green -500 S College Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28202. 704-370-2755; Dogs are allowed at the outdoor tables. The restaurant has outdoor tables only in the summer.
Jackalope Jack's -1936 E 7th Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28204; 704-347-1918; This restaurant and bar serves American food. Dogs are allowed at the outdoor tables.
Moe's Southwest Grill -1500 East Blvd. Charlotte, North Carolina. 704-377-6344
Food here is fresh and made from scratch. Burritos, quesadillas, fajitas, margaritas and more are all on the menu. Well-behaved dogs are allowed at the outdoor tables.
Starbucks -1401 East Blvd Charlotte, North Carolina. 704-377-6344; Dogs on leash are allowed at the outdoor tables.
Thomas Street Tavern -1218 Thomas Ave. Charlotte, North Carolina. 704-376-1622
Wing Stop -7629 Pineville-Matthews Rd Charlotte, North Carolina 28226. 704-540-8311; This restaurant serves bbq. Dogs are allowed at the outdoor tables. Water is provided for your pet.
Wolfman Pizza -8418 Park Rd Charlotte, North Carolina 28210; 704-552-4979; This restaurant serves Pizza and more. Dogs are allowed at the outdoor tables.
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