Dog-Friendly Activities in Colonial Heights, VA

There are 30 dog-friendly activities within 40 kilometers of Colonial Heights. 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 Colonial Heights.

Stony Point Fashion Park

Richmond, VA

Stony Point Fashion Park Stony Point Fashion Park is a pet-friendly shopping area in Richmond, VA. Your leashed pup is welcome to tag along in the common areas with comfort stations or in select stores with stickers indicating you and your furry friend can come in. A dog park is also available on-site, which gives dogs and their owners a place to meet and run off-leash in a safe, enclosed area. See Details

Dorey Dog Park

Henrico, VA

Dorey Dog Park Fido is invited to play at Dorey Dog Park in Henrico, VA. The off-leash facility is 1 acre with two separate sections for small and large dogs. Amenities include picnic tables, benches and trees for shade. See Details

Petersburg National Battlefield

Petersburg, VA

Petersburg National Battlefield Soak up the history with your pet at the dog-friendly Petersburg National Battlefield in Petersburg, VA, where leashed pups are welcome. See Details

Stone Brewing Taproom

Richmond, VA

Stone Brewing Taproom Stone Brewing Taproom is a dog-friendly establishment in Richmond, VA. Leashed pets are welcome to join you at a table on their outdoor patio. They serve a selection of delicious beers throughout the year, constantly changing depending on the season. See Details

Clover Hill Dog Park

Midlothian, VA

Clover Hill Dog Park Clover Hill Dog Park is a dog-friendly dog park in Midlothian, VA. Fido is invited to play to their heart's content in this fenced-in, off-leash dog park. Features of the park are hand-pumped fresh water for water bowls, benches for the paw parents to sit on, or lounge near the raised bed garden for a moment to relax. See Details

RVA Paddlesports

Richmond, VA

RVA Paddlesports RVA Paddlesports is pet-friendly. If you're looking to raft or kayak on the James River, then you've come to the right place. One of the most popular activities in Virginia's capital, RVA gives you the chance to explore the water with your pooch by your side. Dogs are welcome, but you're advised to bring a lifejacket with you for them to use. RVA Paddlesports is open every day of the week from 8am to 7pm. See Details

Carytown Farmers Market

Richmond, VA

Carytown Farmers Market The Carytown Farmers Market, located at City Stadium in Richmond, VA, is a dog-friendly market held on the first Sunday of each month from May through October. This small yet vibrant market showcases local food, artisan goods and other handmade products. It's the perfect place to stroll with your pup, as water bowls are available throughout, and you might even find a treat stand for your furry friend. See Details

Pocahontas State Park

Chesterfield, VA

Pocahontas State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at pet-friendly Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield, VA. Virginia's largest state park offers miles of beautiful wooded trails to explore. Pups are even allowed in the stores and on-site museum. See Details

Main Line Brewery

Richmond, VA

Main Line Brewery Main Line Brewery is a dog-friendly craft brewhouse in Richmond, VA. They offer a rotating selection of artisanal craft beers and hard seltzers. Bring Fido with you as you enjoy a craft brew. See Details

James River Park

Richmond, VA

James River Park James River Park is a pet-friendly natural playground in Richmond, VA. Your furry friend is welcome to explore the multi-surface trails and visit the historic sites from the outside. Please keep Fido on a leash at all times during your visit. See Details

Phideaux Field Dog Park

Richmond, VA

Phideaux Field Dog Park Fido is invited to play at the Phideaux Field Dog Park in Richmond, VA. This small private off-leash facility welcomes dogs of all sizes. Amenities include bowls of water and doggie bags. See Details

Dog Park at Goyne Park

Chester, VA

Dog Park at Goyne Park The dog park at Goyne Park in Chester, VA is a great place to bring Fido for an off-leash stretch of the legs. This pup recreation area features separate sections for small and large dogs. See Details

Buttermilk Trail

Richmond, VA

Buttermilk Trail Buttermilk Trail is a 2.5 mile dog-friendly route which parallels the south side of the James River in Richmond, VA. The trail was aptly named after milkman would store buttermilk in a cool well while delivering milk to our doorsteps. The well in question is still located on the side of the trail. One of the most beloved trails in the Richmond area, take Fido along this narrow, curvy path dotted with small rocks and an abundance of wildflowers. Buttermilk Trail can be accessed by following directions to 42nd Street Entrance or through the Reedy Creek Trail parking lot. The trail is popular with walkers and cyclists so please keep dogs leashed. See Details

Barker Field Dog Park

Richmond, VA

Barker Field Dog Park Fido is invited to play at the Barker Field Dog Park in Richmond, VA. This off-leash facility has two separate sections for small and large dogs. Amenities include benches and waste stations. See Details

Rest in Pieces

Richmond, VA

Rest in Pieces Nestled in Richmond’s Oregon Hill neighborhood, Rest in Pieces is a one-of-a-kind curiosity shop that invites visitors and leashed pups into a world where natural history meets the macabre. The dog-friendly shop features an ever-changing collection of ethically sourced taxidermy, skulls, crystals, framed insects, and oddities from around the world. See Details

Church Hill Dog Park

Richmond, VA

Church Hill Dog Park Fido is invited to play at Church Hill Dog Park in Richmond, VA. This off-leash facility features two separate areas for small and large dogs. Amenities include a waste station, benches and a spot to fill up your water bowl. See Details

Davis Travel Center

Stony Creek, VA

Davis Travel Center The dog-friendly Davis Travel Center Stony Creek, VA location has a fenced-in dog park with waste stations, benches and picnic tables. There is also a gas station, Starbucks, Subway and restrooms. Please note that Fido isn't permitted inside the building. See Details

Dog Park at Stony Point Fashion Park

Richmond, VA

Dog Park at Stony Point Fashion Park Take a break from shopping and bring Fido to Stony Point Fashion Park's dog park to run and play! The area is fully fenced and turf covered, with agility obstacles, water access, and waste stations. Lounge chairs and umbrella-shaded tables are also available to watch your pup have fun with other dogs. See Details

US Ghost Adventures Richmond

Richmond, VA

US Ghost Adventures Richmond Embark on an exhilarating journey through the shadowy streets of Richmond, VA with US Ghost Adventures, a pet-friendly tour company. Enjoy their nightly tours, available year-round, where you'll be led by haunted history experts to spine-chilling locations filled with the dark stories of the city's past. Participants will visit the C&O Church Hill Tunnel North, Edgar Allan Poe Museum, Engineering Bureau Hospital and Mason's Hall. See Details

Pony Pasture

Richmond, VA

Pony Pasture Bring Fido to the pet-friendly Pony Pasture in Richmond, VA. This recreation area, connected to the James River Park system, features a range of amenities for two- and four-legged friends like walking trails, bike paths, picnic areas, a kayak/canoe launch, bird watching, and Half Moon Beach, a great place for a splash in the river. See Details