Dog-Friendly Activities in Albany, NY

There are 13 dog-friendly activities in Albany. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Albany.

Dutch Apple Cruises & Tours

Albany, NY

Dutch Apple Cruises & Tours Dutch Apple Cruises offers scenic, dog-friendly boat tours along the Hudson River in Albany, NY, showcasing the region's natural beauty and historic landmarks. With a variety of cruise options available, including sightseeing tours, dinner cruises, and private charters, visitors can enjoy a unique perspective of the area's landscape and attractions. The company's vessels feature spacious decks, onboard amenities, and knowledgeable guides, providing an immersive and enjoyable experience for two-legged and four-legged guests. Also, be sure to check their event page for special dog-focused cruises! See Details

Olde English Downtown Dog Park

Albany, NY

Olde English Downtown Dog Park Local and visiting dogs alike will feel right at home inside Albany's Olde English Downtown Dog Park. This grassy, urban space in New York offers Fidos of all sizes a fenced area to run and play off leash. Amenities include waste bags, benches, and large rocks where pooches can climb, as well as a beautiful mural featuring some of Albany's best four-legged friends. See Details

Colonie Center

Albany, NY

Colonie Center Colonie Center is a pet-friendly shopping district in Albany, NY. This mall has retail stores, restaurants and other services that may allow you and your pup to join them! Many shops have signs on their windows stating whether or not your furry friend is allowed in, but it's up to pet owners to inquire about dog policies before entering. Please note that dogs must be leashed (6' max) and aren't permitted on escalators or elevators, or in the Food Court or the Play Park. Cleanup materials are located at designated DogComfort Stations within the Center’s common areas. See Details

Department of General Services Dog Park

Albany, NY

Department of General Services Dog Park Fido is invited to play at the Department of General Services Dog Park in Albany, NY.The fenced-in area sits just north of Huck Finns Warehouse and the I-90 bridge overpass. Dogs must be sociable, current on all vaccinations and under their owner's control at all times. See Details

Normanskill Farm Dog Park

Albany, NY

Normanskill Farm Dog Park Fido is invited to play at the Normanskill Farm Dog Park in Albany, NY. This off-leash facility is located off the path, where you'll make your way past the farm. Dogs must be sociable, current on all vaccinations and under their owner's control. See Details

Washington Park

Albany, NY

Washington Park Washington Park is a pet-friendly recreational spot in Albany, NY. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore this area designed by Calvert Vaux and Fredrick Olmsted, famous for New York City's Central Park. You and your pup will enjoy the paved pathways and views of the lake and gardens. Please clean up after your pet and note that leash laws are in effect throughout the entire park. See Details

Stuyvesant Plaza

Albany, NY

Stuyvesant Plaza Stuyvesant Plaza has been a premier open-air retail destination in Albany, NY, since 1959. Your dog can accompany you while you visit their dog-friendly businesses—just look for the sticker on shop windows or on the doors. For the safety and comfort of all guests, please keep your pup leashed at all times. See Details

The Home Depot Albany

Albany, NY

The Home Depot Albany Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome at the pet-friendly Home Depot in Albany, NY. This chain home-improvement store offers a range of products, including tools, appliances, gardening supplies and paint. They also offer services at this location, like key cutting, propane exchange and tool rental. See Details

US Ghost Adventures Albany

Albany, NY

US Ghost Adventures Albany Bring Fido on the US Ghost Adventures top-rated, pet-friendly ghost tour running all year round in Albany, NY. Explore the city’s haunted and historic spots on a 1-mile walk with expert local guides, from the New York State Capitol to the New York State Education Department, the Major General Philip Schuyler Statue, and Academy Park. Outdoor only, no building entry; leashed pups welcome. Perfect for private groups, bachelorettes and special events—book now if you dare! See Details

Hartman Road Dog Park

Albany, NY

Hartman Road Dog Park Hartman Road Dog Park is adjacent to the Community Garden in Albany, NY. This off-leash area allows all big and small dogs to play together. The park features a bench and pavilion to sit at while watching your pup. See Details

Erie Canalway Trail

Albany, NY

Erie Canalway Trail Erie Canalway 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 Albany! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Erie Canalway 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. See Details

Fort Orange Brewing

Albany, NY

Fort Orange Brewing Fido is welcome to join you inside the taproom or at an outdoor table at Fort Orange Brewing, a pet-friendly brewery in Albany, NY. Enjoy a variety of craft beers by the pint, flight of four or by the gauntlet (10 samples) if you're feeling adventurous. Be sure to check their schedule in advance as there are often food trucks on site. See Details

Westland Hills Dog Park

Albany, NY

Westland Hills Dog Park Fido is invited to play at the Westland Hills Dog Park in Albany, NY. Dogs must be sociable, current on all vaccinations and under their owner's control at all times. Amenities include a bench, picnic table, seasonal water spigot and a waste station. The yard area is mainly dirt. See Details

Bowman Orchards

Rexford, NY

Bowman Orchards Bowman Orchards is a pet-friendly attraction in Rexford, NY. Leashed dogs are invited to join you during your pumpkins and apples pick-up schedule. While on-site, you and your furry friend can get a photo op, enjoy tasty treats and see farm animals. Going in a group is best because your pup cannot go inside any of their buildings. See Details

Dog Park at Nott Road Park

Guilderland, NY

Dog Park at Nott Road Park Fido is invited to play at the dog park at Nott Road Park in Guilderland, NY. Once entering the park, you will veer left, and the off-leash facility will be straight ahead. Amenities include water, benches and agility equipment. Please note a dog tag is required to enter, and from late October until April, one section of the area will be lit until 7:00 PM. See Details

Bass Pro Shops Clifton Park

Clifton Park, NY

Bass Pro Shops Clifton Park Bass Pro Shops in Clifton Park, NJ, welcomes leashed dogs to join their owners while shopping for fishing, hunting, and outdoor gear. This pet-friendly store features wildlife displays, interactive exhibits, and a spacious layout, making it a fun stop for both two- and four-legged adventurers. See Details

Martin Van Buren National Historic Site

Kinderhook, NY

Martin Van Buren National Historic Site Martin Van Buren National Historic Site is a pet-friendly attraction in Kinderhook, NY. Tour the grounds surrounding the eighth president's house with your leashed pooch. Don't forget to clean up any mess left behind and to respect other visitors. Martin Van Buren National Historic Site is open every day of the week from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. See Details

Scenic Hudson’s Long View Park

Coxsackie, NY

Scenic Hudson’s Long View Park Walk your leashed dog at Scenic Hudson's Long View Park. The first thing that greets you upon entering the park is an old red barn, which attests to the land’s centuries-long incarnation as a farm. The park is open daily from dawn to dusk. See Details

Peebles Island State Park

Cohoes, NY

Peebles Island State Park Fido is welcome to join you at dog-friendly Peebles Island State Park in Cohoes, NY, where you can enjoy hiking trails, lovely river views, picnic spaces and fishing. You can visit the day-use areas with a maximum of two pets, but make sure they're supervised, on a 6-foot leash, and cleaned up after. Dogs aren’t permitted in playgrounds, buildings, boardwalks or guarded beaches. See Details

Jericho Drive-In

Glenmont, NY

Jericho Drive-In Four-legged friends are invited to spend an evening under the stars with their owners at the Jericho Drive-In in Glenmont, NY. This pet-friendly attraction invites customers to visit them seasonally for a nostalgic night, watching a movie and chowing down on delicious bites from the walk-up concession stand. Dogs must be leashed outside your vehicle and remain quiet during the movie. See Details