Dog-Friendly Activities in Evansville, WI

Check out the dog-friendly Lake Louie Brewing in Verona, WI. Leashed pups are welcome in their taproom and on the backyard patio. They offer 12-14 craft beers in addition to hard seltzers, hard kombuchas and non-alcoholic beverages.

Bring Fido to the dog park at Prairie Moraine County Park in Verona, WI. This 79-acre off-leash pup recreation area is known for being the best in the surrounding area, as it features tons of trails, grassy meadows with big hills, prairie grass, beautiful wildflowers and open space for your pup to run and explore. There are disposal bags, benches and picnic tables available for humans. A permit is required.

Bring Fido to the dog-friendly Hilldale Shopping Center in Madison, WI, to join you for a day of retail therapy. Several shops allow your four-legged friend inside to sniff out new toys, treats & pet accessories, and visitors will also find great restaurants welcoming Fido to their outdoor patio.

Bring Fido to blow off some steam at the dog park at Capital Springs Recreation Area in Madison, WI. This fenced off-leash pup recreation space features separate sections for small and large dogs, trees and trails. An annual park permit or a small daily fee is required.

Dog-friendly S & B Tubing in Albany, WI will take you and Fido on a trip down the Sugar River. This seasonal activity is suitable for friendly dogs who can swim, and are comfortable being in close quarters when you're shuttled to and from the river on buses. On the trip itself, dogs can relax in an upside down cooler tube tethered to your tube.

Bring Fido to McFarland Dog Park, an off-leash fenced space in McFarland, WI. The park features an enclosed shelter, a heated, indoor washing station, a seasonal outdoor washing station, restrooms, and plenty of shade from mature trees. Your dog must be licensed, and a permit is required, which to use the park.

Your pet will go wild for the fenced-in and off-leash dog park at Viking County Park in Stoughton, WI, which includes a dock and beach where your pet can go for a dip, as well as paths and picnic tables.

Jung Garden Center is a pet-friendly plant nursery and garden center in Fitchburg, WI. Bring Fido along inside and out while you shop for your yard and gardening supplies, including tools, seeds, soil, bird baths/feeders, hoses, pots, and live greenery. They even have a build your own Terrarium Bar! While shopping, be sure to keep your pup leashed at all times and out of any live plants.

The Glacial Drumlin State Trail (Route of the Badger) 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 Glacial Drumlin State Trail (Route of the Badger). 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.

Sunnyside Dog Park is a dog-friendly park in Fitchburg, WI. The large, grassy park is the perfect place for Fido enjoy a myriad of new scents or play endless rounds of fetch. There is ample parking and paths are accessible to wheelchairs. Benches and picnic tables are available. Additional features are planned as funds are raised, including agility equipment, leash holders, and hydration stations.

Take Fido for a shopping spree at the dog-friendly Olde Towne Mall, a historic shopping destination in Downtown Janesville, WI. The set of stores first opened in 1856. Today, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Leashed dogs are welcome in the common areas of the mall but each store has their own pet policy.

Dogs will find loads of room to run and play off leash at the dog park at Quann Park in Madison, WI. Waste bag dispensers and water fountains are available on site. Be careful as the area is not fenced, and dog park permits are required.

Dogs are welcome on the 11,000 square foot Cocktail Garden at Doundrins Distilling in Cottage Grove, WI. There is some seating, but you can bring your own lawn chairs/blankets to set up in the grass, too. Pets are welcome as long as they are on a leash.

Visit the pet-friendly Prairie Moraine County Park in Verona, WI. This 160-acre community recreation spot features a 79-acre off-leash dog park and tons of scenic trails to explore. Pups must be leashed when not in the dog park.

Check out Sierra, an outdoor department store chain with a dog-friendly location in Madison, WI. Your leashed pup is welcome to join you in the shop as you browse their selection of brands that support an active and outdoor lifestyle, with products ranging from athletic clothing to fishing gear to pet accessories.

Leashed dogs are invited to join you at Hilldale Farmers' Market, a seasonal event held in Madison, WI. This dog-friendly outdoor market showcases the best homegrown produce, from fruits and vegetables to plants and flowers. Stalls also sell delicious sweet honey, flavorful jams and freshly baked treats. The market opens each Wednesday and Saturday between 8am and 1pm.

The nine-acre, fenced, off-leash dog park at Badger Prairie County Park in Verona, WI is known for being clean and well-maintained. It also includes an agility area with two jumps and a tunnel. Please note permits are required for park use.

If a member, Fido is invited to play at Paw Print Park within Prairie Knoll Park in Janesville, WI. This off-leash facility is 16 acres and has two separate sections for small and large dogs. Amenities include waste stations, benches and a water hose. Please refer to their website on how to become a member.

Bring Fido to Hop Garden Brewery Tap Room, a dog-friendly establishment nestled on the banks of the Sugar River in Paoli, WI. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their beer-loving owners for a craft brew which can be enjoyed at a table on the patio or lawn. Please check the website to view the live outdoor music schedule.

Pets will love to play off leash at the dog park at Brittingham Park in Madison, WI. Though, be careful, as it is not fenced. A permit is required.