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    Dog-Friendly Activities in Des Moines, IA

    There are 12 dog-friendly activities in Des Moines. 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 Des Moines.

    Pet Friendly Pappajohn Sculpture Park

    Pappajohn Sculpture Park

    Des Moines, IA
    Pappajohn Sculpture Park Featuring artwork by over two dozen of the world's most celebrated artists, Pappajohn Sculpture Park is a pet-friendly attraction in Des Moines, IA. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the 4.4-acre park located downtown, and an audio tour is available on the Des Moines Art Center website. Picnicking is allowed in the park, but humans should be sure to keep food and drink away from the works of art and dispose of waste in the trash cans. See Details
    Pet Friendly Paws & Pints

    Paws & Pints

    Des Moines, IA
    Paws & Pints Paws & Pints is a unique, dog-friendly retreat in Des Moines, IA. Pet parents can enjoy a pint while watching Fido explore over 20,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor space with dog park amenities such as a jungle gym, walking trails and clean up stations. Be sure to visit the snack kitchen, bar and coffeehouse. Other features include an on-site vet clinic, dog daycare, lodging, grooming and training. Check their website for information on park passes and memberships. See Details

    Gray's Lake Park

    Des Moines, IA
    Gray's Lake Park Located in the heart of the Des Moines Metro area, Gray's Lake Park is a dog-friendly spot that's perfect for a walk with your leashed pup. The 167-acre park features a 1.9-mile lit trail, which encircles the lake. Dogs are not allowed on the designated swimming beach, and pets must be cleaned up after during their visit. Pet waste stations are located every half mile along the trail for your convenience. Please note that the park hours vary seasonally. See Details

    Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens

    Des Moines, IA
    Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens Leashed dogs are welcome to join you for a stroll through the Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens in Des Moines, IA. This pet-friendly attraction, situated on 1.7 acres south of the Botanical Garden, features an Asian pavilion atop a bridge, which spans a pond cascading into the Des Moines River. Stone pagodas, bonsai-like evergreens, lanterns and sculptural rock formations are also present in the Gardens. Dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after during their visit. See Details

    Des Moines Downtown Farmers' Market

    Des Moines, IA
    Des Moines Downtown Farmers' Market The Des Moines Downtown Farmers' Market in Des Moines, IA welcomes leashed pooches to join you while browsing their selection of local produce, flowers, eggs, cheese, baked goods and more. This pet-friendly, open-air street market is located in the Historic Court District and takes place seasonally on Saturdays. There are also musical performances and family-friendly activities to enjoy. Check their website for a list of vendors and hours. See Details

    Confluence Brewing Company

    Des Moines, IA
    Confluence Brewing Company Confluence Brewing Company is a dog-friendly taproom serving locals and visitors to Des Moines, IA. Fido is welcome to accompany you for a refreshing beer seated beside a bench on the large, partially uncovered outside patio. Focused on creativity and craftsmanship, this micro brewery produce a wide variety of seasonal ales and experimental beer. Food trucks are often in attendance to provide patrons with tasty hand-held grub to be enjoyed alongside their beer of choice. See Details

    Marv's Record Shop

    Des Moines, IA
    Marv's Record Shop Marv's Record Shop in the historic East Village of Des Moines, IA is pet friendly. Bring Fido as you look to find your next record in an environment with friendly staff and hand-picked background music. Be sure to check out their website for new offerings. See Details

    US Ghost Adventures Des Moines

    Des Moines, IA
    US Ghost Adventures Des Moines Two- and four-legged friends are welcome on the US Ghost Adventures tour in Des Moines, IA. This top-rated, pet-friendly attraction runs year-round and features a one-mile stroll. Participants will be led by an expert guide to haunted highlights like the Iowa State Capitol, Bicentennial Fountain, Wooly's, and Counties of Iowa Mosaic. Leashed dogs are welcome. See Details

    Clive Greenbelt Trail

    Des Moines, IA
    Clive Greenbelt Trail The Clive Greenbelt Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Des Moines! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Clive Greenbelt 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

    Gay Lea Wilson Trail

    Des Moines, IA
    Gay Lea Wilson Trail The Gay Lea Wilson 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 Des Moines! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Gay Lea Wilson 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

    Des Moines Trail

    Des Moines, IA
    Des Moines Trail The Des Moines Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Des Moines! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Des Moines 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

    Living History Farms

    Urbandale, IA
    Living History Farms Living History Farms in Urbandale, IA is a dog-friendly, interactive outdoor museum which educates, entertains and connects people to Midwestern rural life experiences. Leashed dogs are welcome but must remain outside of the buildings. This 500-acre outdoor museum features walking trails and tractor-drawn carts connecting the 1876 Town of Walnut Hill to each of the historical farms. See Details

    Bass Pro Shops

    Altoona, IA
    Bass Pro Shops Leashed dogs are welcome to shop with you at Bass Pro Shops in Altoona, IA. Well-mannered, supervised dogs are welcome to browse the aisles with you as you shop for outdoor gear, camping equipment, fishing tackle and more. Please note that dogs are not allowed in Uncle Buck's restaurant attached to the store. See Details

    High Trestle Trail

    Ankeny, IA
    High Trestle Trail The High Trestle 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 Ankeny! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the High Trestle 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

    Terra Park

    Johnston, IA
    Terra Park Check out the pet-friendly Terra Park in Johnston, IA. Your leashed pup is welcome to join in exploring this 200-acre recreation space, which features paved trails, picnic areas, an eight-acre lake, a spacious lawn and picnic pavilions. See Details

    Ankeny Dog Park

    Ankeny, IA
    Ankeny Dog Park The Ankeny Dog Park is a beautiful 7.5-acre park that allows dogs of all sizes to run freely in an entirely fenced-in area. Located in Ankeny, IA, the park features a half-acre pond, separate small and large dog areas, and open green space for dogs to run. Please note that a Dog Park Pass is required to visit this park, and the gates require a code for entry. Annual passes are available by registering online. See Details

    Raccoon River Dog Park

    West Des Moines, IA
    Raccoon River Dog Park Raccoon River Dog Park is a 12-acre, fenced dog park where registered pups are welcome to get some off-leash exercise in West Des Moines, IA. The park includes separate areas for large and small dogs, and a permit is required in advance for entry. Check out the Parks & Recreation website for more information. See Details

    Walnut Woods State Park

    West Des Moines, IA
    Walnut Woods State Park Walnut Woods State Park is a pet-friendly destination in West Des Moines, IA. You are welcome to bring Fido with you to enjoy 260 acres of woodlands along the banks of Raccoon River. The two and a half miles of trails that weave through the black walnut trees, the largest surviving natural stand of these trees in the country, are a great attraction for dogs and their owners. Dogs are allowed on the trails, as long as they are cleaned up after and remain on a leash under six feet. See Details

    Lake Ahquabi State Park

    Indianola, IA
    Lake Ahquabi State Park Dogs are welcome at pet-friendly Lake Ahquabi State Park in Indianola, IA. This 770-acre park has more than seven miles of multi-use trails, including a trail along the shoreline of the lake and another that winds in through the woods. The centerpiece of this park is the 115-acre man-made lake in the center, perfect for recreational boat users and anglers. You can bring Fido with you into the park, but pets must remain on a leash under six feet for the duration of their visit. See Details

    Tractor Supply Co.

    Ankeny, IA
    Tractor Supply Co. Tractor Supply Co. in Ankeny, IA is a dog-friendly farm supply store where your leashed pup is welcome to shop the aisles with you for tools, paint supplies, landscaping equipment, building materials, patio furniture and more. Treats are available for four-legged visitors at the checkout. See Details
    Des Moines, IA, US