Dog-Friendly Activities Near ELM Airport

Sperr Memorial Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Elmira, NY. Built in memory of soldier Andrew Sperr, this park contains a pond and winding pathways. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you for a stroll around the pond. The park is also home to a number of local K9 demonstrations.

Personious Woods is a pet-friendly trail system in Elmira, NY. Located at Tanglewood Nature Center, enjoy 5km of pet-friendly trails that include lots of different habitats like open meadows, dense larch-lined paths, a creek to splash in, and more. Leashed dogs are invited to hike with you during regular season, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.

Sportsman's Warehouse is a pet-friendly outdoor recreation store offering a wide selection of sporting goods, apparel, gifts and accessories for all types of active lifestyles. Their location in Elmira, NY welcomes leashed dogs to browse the aisles with you. Be sure to also check their calendar for various special events, seminars and classes, and don't forget to make a quick stop by the customer service department for a dog treat.

Lowe's Home Improvement is a pet-friendly store in Elmira, NY. Dogs are welcome inside the store on a leash. You and your pooch can wander the aisles of home supplies, light fixtures, and gardening equipment together for your next home improvement project.

Hobby Lobby is a pet-friendly craft supply store with a location in Elmira, NY. Leashed dogs are welcome to browse the aisles with you for all types of supplies, from painting to knitting and needlepoint to cake decorating.

Smithome Farms in Elmira, NY is a dog-friendly pumpkin patch. Open on weekends for the Fall season, leashed pets can join you in the pumpkin field itself, on hay rides and in the corn maze. After enjoying the activities on offer, pick up freshly made donuts, kettle corn or caramel apple wedges.

The Big Flats Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Elmira! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Big Flats Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

Steege Hill Nature Preserve is a pet-friendly destination in Corning, NY. There are 6 miles of trails with a steep incline that can be accessed from the trailhead, where leashed dogs are welcome to join you for a hike. Be aware of timber rattlesnakes on the property, and make sure pets are not allowed to chase wildlife.

T.J. Maxx is a pet-friendly clothing store in Elmira, NY. Dogs who can be carried or ride in a trolley are welcome to browse the aisles with you for clothes, shoes, accessories and more. Please note that four-legged guests are not permitted to walk around on a leash inside the store.

Old Navy is a pet-friendly store in Elmira, NY. Dogs are permitted inside while you shop for some new clothes. They carry a selection of men's, women's, and children's apparel and accessories.