top dog-friendly spots

Two Rivers Dog Park

Open from dawn until dusk in the lovely and expansive Two Rivers Park, this spot is perfect for dog owners who want plenty of room for their little pals to run.

Downtown Dog Park

The park on the Riverfront isn’t large, but it’s a lovely little respite from the concrete jungle for downtown pooches. Plus, it’s surrounded by other areas to visit once your pup is back on his or her leash.

Tailgate Brewery

This West Side brewery’s headquarters sits on more than seven acres, giving pups plenty of room to play. Plus, there’s a semi-secret dogs-only menu with treats made from leftover pizza dough and beer malt.

William A. Pitts Dog Park

Half the park is a spacious, well-kept grassy patch with water fountains, shade and plenty of seating. But the other side is a heavily wooded area where your dog can run wild through shrubs and trees while chasing squirrels and birds.

BarkPark

While the dogs have fun running zoomies and cooling off on the splash pad, humans can take advantage of the covered seating, free Wi-Fi and coffee bar.