Dog-Friendly Activities in Falcon, CO

Fido is welcome to join you in exploring Stratton Open Space, a dog-friendly natural spot in Colorado Springs. This 318-acre open space features beautiful views, miles of hiking trails for owners and pups to explore together. Please clean up after your dog while visiting. Note that the South Suburban Reservoir is closed to the public.

Pub Dog Colorado in Colorado Springs is a one-of-a-kind destination where dogs and their owners can dine and play together year-round. It features a 3,000-square-foot off-leash dog park and a 1,300-square-foot patio for outdoor enjoyment. The menu offers pub favorites like burgers, quesadillas, and nachos, complemented by local craft beers and dog-themed cocktails. Dogs aren't left out, with their own menu including Puppy Patties, Pupsicles, and Puppuccinos.

Bear Creek Dog Park is an incredible, fenced dog park in Colorado Springs for you and Fido to roam. With numerous secure gates around the perimeter, this 25-acre, off-leash dog park is covered in wildflowers, native grasses and wooded areas. Enjoy the winding trails, discover the creek or practice at the agility space. There is a separate, 2-acre small and senior dog section as well. Water is provided (seasonally) and there is a dog wash area for those pups that get a bit muddy in the creek!

Fox Run Dog Park is a grassy space for Fido to play and socialize off-leash in Colorado Springs' Fox Run Regional Park. The park is made up of five fenced-in acres, and features a small dog area and a large dog area, bag dispensers, trash cans, benches, shaded areas and more. Fox Run Dog Park is located inside the Fox Run Regional Park, in the southeast corner, accessible from the main park entrance off of Stella Drive. Dog owners should take the first right and continue straight, south of the active use fields to get to the pet area.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Garden of the Gods, a pet-friendly, Registered National Natural Landmark in Colorado Springs, CO. Fido can join you as you hike along the beautiful trails through the red rock formations and enjoy the stunning views and landscape. Pets are also allowed inside the Visitor and Nature Center, but must be kept out of the indoor dining space. Please clean up after Fido during your visit.

Fido is welcome at Red Rock Canyon Open Space, a dog-friendly natural space in Colorado Springs. Leashed pups are welcome on most trails, and the Upper and Lower Dog Loops are designated as off-leash areas (but pease be advised that this is an unfenced space). In the winter, many of the trails make for good cross-country skiing.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Ute Valley Park, a pet-friendly open space in Colorado Springs, CO. This park is popular for hiking, running and mountain biking on the multiple different trails of differing difficulties. Please remember to pick up after your pup.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Garden of the Gods Trading Post, a pet-friendly art gallery and gift shop in Manitou Springs, CO. As the oldest and largest gift shop in Colorado, they feature local artists, traditional and contemporary Native American jewelry, Navajo rugs, sand painting and Pueblo pottery. Colorado gifts and souvenirs can also be found.

Storybook Brewing in Colorado Springs, CO, is a dog-friendly taproom where friendly pups are welcome indoors year-round and on the patio when the weather is nice. With a laid-back vibe and rotating house-brewed beers, it’s a go-to for craft beer lovers and their canine companions. Be sure to check out their website for food truck offerings.

Located inside Garden of The Gods is the dog-friendly Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, a living history farm and museum in Colorado Springs, CO. Although pups are not allowed inside the historic buildings, they can join you for walks along the hiking trails. You may have your furry friend roam off-leash east of the bridges, but your dogs must be leashed west of the bridges (in the central area of the Ranch).

Bring your pet to romp and play at Greenland Dog Park in Larkspur, CO. Fido will enjoy this wide-open space situated between mountains and buttes. Offering over 11 miles of trails, you and your pup can enjoy some exercise and fresh air while taking in the beautiful views. Dogs must be leashed on the Greenland Trail.

Bring Fido to explore Spruce Mountain Open Space and Trail in Larkspur, CO. Spruce Mountain is a large, tree-covered mesa which features over eight and a half miles of recreational trails with easy access and parking. Dogs must be cleaned up after and on a leash during their hike at Spruce Mountain Open Space. Enjoy a choice flat trails for a leisurely walk or steep trails if you're looking for a challenge and some exercise for your canine companion.

Set in the rolling foothills of Pikes Peak, Bear Creek Regional Park is a dog-friendly outdoor space in Colorado Springs. While dogs are not allowed on the nature trails, there are plenty of regional trails open to leashed dogs. The Regional Park is 545-acres and features a mix of active and passive recreation such as picnic pavilions, playing fields, hiking opportunities, the El Paso County Veterans Monument, a large dog park and more.

Urban Animal Beer Co. is a pet-friendly attraction in Colorado Springs, CO that welcomes well-behaved, leashed pups at tables inside their taproom and outside on their sidewalk patio. Stop by and check out their selection of delicious craft beers. They also have a rotating food truck schedule, which you can find on the main page of their website.

JAKs Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery in Peyton, CO. Fido is welcome to join you inside the taproom or at a table on the patio. Ales, wheat beer, porters, and even a coffee stout are on tap. Food trucks are typically available to help satisfy your hunger.

Mount Cutler is a dog-friendly hiking trail in Colorado Springs, CO, that is perfect for experienced and inexperienced hikers. The trail boasts excellent mountain views and at the summit you can view Seven Falls. There is a creek where Fido can cool off following the trek. The parking lot can be congested, so arrive early.

Bring Fido to bask in the majesty of the dog-friendly Seven Falls, a magnificent series of waterfalls located in a 1,400-foot-wall box canyon in Colorado Springs. Next to the Falls, a 224-step stairway leads to a system of trails that will take you onto Inspiration Point with a breath-taking view of Colorado Springs and the great plains beyond. Wildlife is everywhere, including hummingbirds, rainbow trout and the rare, waterfall nesting- American Dipper. Please note that this is a seasonal activity and it's recommended to check the website to confirm opening dates.

SCHEELS is a dog-friendly chain of sporting goods stores with a location in Colorado Springs, CO. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you in the sprawling 220,000 square-foot space that is loaded with hiking, fishing, and hunting gear. There is also a full dog supply shop on the second floor for you to check out with Fido. The store includes a 16,000-gallon saltwater aquarium, interactive games, and a 65-foot Ferris wheel.

Red Leg Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery in Colorado Springs, CO. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio. Pets need to be on the ground at all times. Please note that pets are not permitted on the turf and must be taken off the property for relief.

Woof Ranch Dog Park in Colorado Springs, CO is split into 2 sections, a small dog area and a large dog area, for Fido to play in. There is an agility section, a dog trash station and benches for owners to sit on and relax. There is no water source, so be sure to bring your own for Fido. Dogs must be fully vaccinated to enter.