Dog-Friendly Activities in La Center, WA

The Wildwood Trail in Forest Park is a pet-friendly hike in Portland, OR. It's a moderately easy, 30-mile trek that will take about 2 days to complete with Fido. Take a retreat to this wilderness hike that is within Portland city limits. Using road crossings as a turnaround point can shorten the trail. Please note that dogs must be on leash.

Portland, OR's Bella Organic Farm is named after Bella, the old farm dog. The farm is pet-friendly and welcomes dogs to join in the fun of the corn maze and pumpkin patch. The organic farm is home to nearly three miles of corn maze trails that are pet-friendly. Dogs are also welcome to join the hayrides around the farm.

Chimney Park is a 18-acre park in Portland, OR. Bring Fido for a walk on the paved paths or for a picnic on the sprawling lawn. There is also an off-leash dog park on site. It is a great place for any friendly pup to get some exercise or meet other dogs.

The dog park is located behind McCormick Park's softball fields in St. Helens, OR. It's enclosed on three sides and a creek along the back. It features shady trees and benches near the water for you to watch Fido play.

The Longview Off-Leash Dog Park, located at Gerhart Gardens Park in Longview, WA, features three acres with separated fenced areas for both small and large dogs to play. A covered shelter, benches and water are also available. The park is supported by Friends of Off Leash Areas (FOLA) and is maintained by FOLA and the City of Longview.

Bring Fido to blow off some steam at the Dakota Memorial Dog Park in Vancouver, WA. This fully fenced eight-acre pup recreation area features double-gated entrances, separate sections for small and large dogs, a gravel perimeter trail through the open lawn and forested areas, a rustic log agility course, benches and drinking fountains. A dog rinse-off area is located on the back side of the restroom located on the west side of the park.

Scappoose Off-Leash Dog Park is a great place for Fido to run and play off leash in Scappoose, OR. It's fully fenced with separate areas for large and small dogs. There are some shady areas and places to sit along with waste stations and full-time water access.

Lucky Memorial Dog Park, located in Brush Prairie, WA, features approximately 7.5 acres of flat, open fields, separated fenced areas for small and large dogs, running water, benches and plenty of space to run, jump and fetch. The park, which is fully fenced with a double-gated entrance accessible on 149th Street, has limited on-site parking. However, overflow parking is available at the nearby Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education.

Forest Park in Portland, OR is dog-friendly! The park features 70 miles of trails and can be accessed from multiple points. Forest Park boasts popular treks such as its five-mile round-trip hike from Lower Macleay Park to the Pittock Mansion, and the thirty-mile Wildwood Trail, which runs through the entirety of the Park. Fido must be leashed at all times while in Forest Park. Dog owners should clean up after their pet and properly dispose of waste bags.

Fenced and double-gated, the spacious 8-acre IKE Memorial Dog Park in Vancouver, WA offers a separate area for pups under 25 pounds, walking trails, waste bags and a water station.

Columbia City Dog Park is a volunteer-maintained area for pups to run and play off leash in Colombia City, OR. It's located next to Western Oregon Wood Products with two fully-fenced areas for large and small dogs. The park features a picnic table, park bench, waste stations, double gates, shady trees, and a faux fire hydrant.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on the walking trails at the pet-friendly Fort Vancouver National Historic Site in Vancouver, WA. Enjoy walking the paved pathways and learning about the history of the area from interpretive signs along the way. Please note that pets are not permitted in any buildings or the fort reconstruction.

Lake Sacajawea Park is a well-maintained city park in Longview, WA, offering scenic trails along the riverfront. The park features 3.5 miles of trails that meander beneath landscaped bridges, showcasing a variety of trees and blooming flowers, as well as rhododendron gardens and views of the lake's two impressive fountains. Visitors can enjoy picnic tables, restrooms and a playground on site.

Check out the pet-friendly Columbia River Renaissance Trail in Vancouver, WA! This waterfront trail is a five-mile-long, 14-foot-wide concrete path stretching along the Columbia River shoreline. There are various shops and restaurants along the trail, but the main attraction is the beauty and natural setting.

Warrior Rock Trail is a pet-friendly hike in Portland, OR. It's an easy, 5.8-mile trek on Sauvie Island that will take about 3 hours to complete with Fido. Keep your dog under good control as you explore the wildlife refuge and the resident waterfowl, songbirds, blue heron, and cattle. There is not any drinking water for you or your dog along the way. Please note that dogs must be on leash.

Fido is welcome to join you on the pet-friendly auto tour route at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge in Ridgefield, WA. Enjoy spotting wildlife from your vehicle on this 4-mile loop that runs through the area. Please note that pets must remain in the vehicle and they aren't permitted on trails.

Well-behaved, leashed dogs are invited to join their owners for a tasting on the patio at Helvetia Vineyards and Winery in Hillsboro, OR. Visitors can stop by this pet-friendly attraction for a tasting, a glass, or to buy a bottle. Reservations are recommended, but not required.

Battle Ground Lake State Park is a pet-friendly campground in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in Battle Ground, WA. Leashed pups are welcome to join you on the 10 miles of hiking trails but must always remain under physical control. The park also allows non-motorized boating and offers a concession stand, horseshoe pits, and a picnic area.

Come by the dog-friendly Trap Door Brewing in Vancouver, WA. Your pup is welcome to join you inside or on their large patio outside. This 15-barrel brewery serves an array of delicious beers, including IPAs, Pilsner and more.

Plumper Farms is a pet-friendly outdoor attraction that's open seasonally in Portland, OR. Bring Fido with you while you enjoy family-friendly activities, like a pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, petting zoo, yard games and photo ops. They also have a farm store that sells local goods & produce, pumpkin donuts, and more. Dogs are welcome as long as they're leashed and well behaved. They're open from September to October each year, but will also open back up in the winter for cut-your-own Christmas trees.