Dog-Friendly Activities in Finksburg, MD

If you love your flowers and gardens and you love Fido, this is the place for you. The pet-friendly Cylburn Arboretum in Baltimore, MD has 207 acres of walking trails, grass pastures, many gardens, a mini museum and a greenhouse. Leashed dogs are welcome throughout the arboretum. Humans must clean up after their canine companions.

Linganore Winecellars is a dog-friendly vineyard and winery in Mount Airy, MD. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio. On the weekends you'll find food trucks and live music. Dog Days are hosted on Thursdays during the spring and summer. The 230-acre property even has a fenced dog park.

Bring your pet to Worthington Dog Park for some off-leash fun at this 2.7-acre fenced area in Ellicott City, MD. A permit is required for use, and park closures may occur due to rain, snow or muddy conditions. Also note that water features are shut off during colder months from November to April, so remember to pack some water for Fido.

Furry friends of Baltimore, MD are invited to join their owners at Union Craft Brewing. This pet-friendly brewery offers outdoor tables where visitors can unwind while enjoying a drink. The menu offers a range of items, from year-round beverages like SkipJack or Lil' Dipper to seasonal and small-batch options. If you're feeling hungry, keep an eye out for visiting food trucks.

Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners at Liquidity Aleworks in Mount Airy, MD. This local microbrewery features pet-friendly seating both inside the taproom and outside at an umbrella-shaded table on the fenced patio. The menu features an array of drink options, from lagers and IPAs to ales and ciders. Check out the website or social media for information on visiting food trucks.

Bring Fido to hike the pet-friendly trails at Hashawha Environmental Center in Westminster, MD. This 320-acre park includes 5 miles of multi-use trails for leashed pets to enjoy. The scenic grounds are home to Lake Hashawha and an abundance of wildlife.

Let Fido sniff out your new favorite wine at Serpent Ridge Vineyard, a dog-friendly winery located in Westminster, MD that allows four-legged patrons at outside tables. Try their hand-crafted wine in a glass, as part of a flight or by the bottle. The tasting room offers charcuterie and often hosts local food truck vendors.

Wico Street Beer Co is a pet-friendly brewery in Baltimore, MD, where Fido can sit beside you at one of the tables in the taproom. This local hangout offers draft, canned and bottled brews with a focus on sour beer. Visitors can treat themselves to a beverage while relaxing with friends, playing pinball or checking out the retro video games.

Your dog will go wild for BARC Park at Hannah More Park in Reisterstown, MD. This fenced, off-leash dog park includes separate areas for small and large pets. An annual fee is required, so be sure to check the city website prior to visiting with Fido.

The Torrey C. Brown Rail 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 Phoenix! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Torrey C. Brown Rail 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.

Pickett Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery in Baltimore, MD that allows Fido inside the taproom. They brew and serve beer, mead, and kombucha, all available on draft and in 32 oz crowlers to-go. They have fun events throughout the week and you can sometimes find a food truck on site. Check their website for a current schedule.

Members can bring their canine companions to South Carroll Dog Park, located at South Carroll Senior & Community Center in Sykesville, MD. This is a spacious park within the community where Fido can run, play and socialize. Volunteers ensure the park is well-kept and a water fountain has been installed to hydrate active pets. Membership is required so please follow directions on the website before your visit.

Local dog owners love the large wilderness area at Lake Roland Park in Baltimore, MD. Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy the walking paths surrounding the scenic lake. The park is also home to a membership-only fenced dog park and swim area known as Paw Point Dog Park.

Fido is invited to play at the dog park at West Manheim Park in Hanover, PA. This area has a small and large dog section, but you must pack your water. Hydration is essential because this outdoor facility requires you to walk down a mowed path that can be found behind the playground.

The Ivy Bookshop is a dog-friendly bookstore in Baltimore, MD, where Fido is welcome on a leash both inside to shop and outside in the garden area. The shop is housed in a converted 19th-century building and has three acres of beautiful gardens to explore, or rest and read a book! Guests are also welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in the outdoor areas.

Visit the pet-friendly Codorus State Park in Hanover, PA. Your leashed dog can join you at this 3,500-acre state recreation area, which features the 1,275-acre Lake Marburg with 26 miles of beautiful shoreline, providing excellent opportunities for hiking, picnicking and fishing.

Heavy Seas Beer is a pet-friendly brewery in Halethorpe, MD. Enjoy a tour of the brewery or just sit and sample some of their best brews in the taproom with your pooch by your side. Be sure to check out their website for a list of upcoming events.

Bring your pup along to the pet-friendly Linganore Winecellars in Mount Airy, MD. This property is over 230 acres of countryside and produces over 30 types of wine. They offer private tastings and tours via reservation. You and Fido are also welcome to purchase a bottle and enjoy the outdoor space. Check their social media for events like live music and food trucks on the weekends.

Sit beside your four-legged companion at one of the outdoor tables at the dog-friendly Waredaca Brewing Company in Laytonsville, MD. This local hangout is a great spot to unwind with Fido on a weekday evening or weekend afternoon. Their menu features beverages like Shiloh Belgian Blonde and Beecher IPA. For visitors who are feeling snakish, check out the small menu that offers charcuterie boards, hummus plates, craft jerky and more.

Patapsco Valley State Park is a pet-friendly destination in Ellicott City, MD. You are welcome to bring Fido with you to enjoy hiking near the banks of the Patapsco River. With over 200 miles of trails around the park, 70 of which are identified as maintained trails, you and your leashed pup can enjoy ample hiking opportunities. Dogs are prohibited in the campground of the Hilton Area of Patapsco Valley State Park and in the Pickall Area.