Dog-Friendly Activities in Metairie, LA

Bring Fido to blow off some steam at the off-leash dog park at the Bonnabel Boat Launch in Metairie, LA. This fenced-in pup recreation area features agility equipment and tons of space to run and play. Outside of the dog park, your leashed pup is welcome to join you in exploring the walking trails along the lake, fishing piers and picnic shelters.

Lafreniere Park includes a 5-acre designated dog space in Metairie, LA, with a separate fenced area for small dogs. There are pet waste stations, shaded bench seating, and a paved walking path within the dog park. Bring Fido here to socialize and play with other four-legged friends. An annual membership is required.

City Park is a 1,300-acre dog-friendly park in the heart of New Orleans, LA, allowing leashed pets. Walk Fido through the park and check out great attractions such as the New Orleans Botanical Gardens, The Singing Oak, Storyland (a fairytale theme park for kids), Labyrinth in City Park, and the Festival Grounds Workout Pod.

Witches Brew Tours is a dog-friendly, walking ghost tour in the French Quarter of New Orleans. The tour covers four topics in one tour: ghosts, Voodoo, vampires, and witchcraft. They also offer a VIP Small Group Ghost Tour that's limited to 15 people.

Haunted History Tours is is a sightseeing agency in New Orleans, LA offering a variety of daily and nightly dog-friendly tours. Their range of 2-hour walking tours will leave you truly spellbound and Fido is welcome to come along for the ghostly adventure.

Woldenberg Park in New Orleans, LA is pet friendly. Walk your dog next to the mighty Mississippi River at beautiful park. Enjoy the ships floating by and the interesting sculptures that dot the landscape near the docks. You and your pooch can enjoy a picnic on the grass or on one of the benches.

Bring your paranormal-loving pooch on a haunted pet-friendly tour of the historic French Quarter with NOLA Ghosts. Leashed dogs are welcome on tours which wind through haunted streets and past infamous locations in New Orleans, LA, such as the LaLaurie Mansion. Tours are 1 hour long and you can expect to walk about a mile with your four-legged friend and other ghost-seekers. Admission must be purchased online, in advance.

Metairie Cemetery is pet-friendly and one of the only cemeteries in New Orleans, LA, which allows dogs. Metairie Cemetery contains 9,000 tombs dating back to the 1800s and encompasses 127 acres which hold the graves of nine governors, 12 New Orleans mayors and six state Supreme Court justices. Leashed dogs are permitted on the cemetery grounds but must be cleaned up after.

Miel Brewery and Taproom is a pet-friendly brewery in the vibrant city of New Orleans, LA. Their mission is to provide patrons with fresh beer made by using as many local ingredients as possible. Fido is welcome to enjoy a delicious treat in the taproom or join you on the outside patio where water bowls are available. Miel Brewery offer a range of beers on tap, including hoppy IPAs, pilsner, saison, cream ale, and stout. Hungry patrons can pick up grub from local pop-ups that are on site daily.

The dog-friendly Algiers Point Canal Street Ferry in New Orleans, LA, brings small dogs and their owners back and forth across the Mississippi River. Dogs must travel in a carrier and the carrier must fit on the person’s lap. The ferry leaves Algiers Point every 30 minutes on the hour and half hour, and leaves Canal Street every 30 minutes at a quarter until and a quarter after the hour. It takes about 30 minutes from boarding to get to the other side. The ride is for pedestrians and bikers only, and dogs are also welcome.

Bring Fido to The Dog House in New Orleans, LA. This off-leash, fenced dog park features an attached restaurant and bar so the whole family, including four-legged members, can enjoy time together. Register your pup for a membership to the park and watch him play as you sip on delicious cocktails and chow down on sandwiches and snacks.

NOLA City Bark Dog Park is New Orleans' premier off-leash dog park which encompasses 4.6 landscaped acres in beautiful City Park. Permits are required to use the park. If you are visiting the city or have out-of-town guests coming for vacation, you can purchase a temporary pass for one or two weeks. Features include separate play areas for small and big dogs, double entrance gates, water fountains for dogs and humans, shade pavilions, an event lawn, Mutt Mitts for clean-up, on-site restrooms, and a short walking trail. You'll find NOLA City Bark behind Popp Fountain.

Leashed, well-behaved dogs are invited to pet-friendly services at St. Anna's Episcopal Church in New Orleans, LA. Please check the website for worship times.

The historic French Quarter, located in the heart of New Orleans, LA, is the Crescent City's oldest neighborhood. A combination of great food, beautiful architecture and live music serve as the perfect backdrop for a great vacation with Fido. Take your dog for a stroll along the streets of the Vieux Carre, browse offerings at the market, and share a beignet with your favorite pooch. He'll thank you for it.

'Streets of Sin Tour - True Crime Experience' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Christopher. You and your pooch will take a guided walking tour through New Orleans and explore the disturbing secrets and truths about the city, going back to the founding of the colony. On any given night you may hear stories about mob bosses, wicked fires, crime conspiracy, and twisted murder. This experience will immerse you into the deep Sin of New Orleans on levels no movie, podcast or other tour could ever imagine. The experience lasts 1.5 hours and can accommodate up to 20 guests ages 17 and up. Rates start at $38 per person.

Voodoo Authentica in New Orleans, LA, is pet friendly! Learn about the history and traditions of voodoo in a city that’s synonymous with it. Fido can even join you for a psychic reading and help you choose potion oils to commemorate the visit.

Second Line Brewing is a pet-friendly brewery in New Orleans that welcomes leashed dogs in the beer garden. Watch your favorite game on TV while sipping on one of their craft brews. Food trucks may be on site during the week; check their website for a current schedule of events.

Leashed dogs and their owners are welcome to visit the pet-friendly Cabrini Playground in New Orleans, LA. This fenced park features a playground, picnic shelters, shade trees to unwind beneath, and a large multi-purpose field. According to a city ordinance, all owners must remove any waste while visiting.

Bayou Sauvage Ridge Trail in New Orleans, LA is pet friendly. The trail is a short, easy loop which provides a great way to see the swampland which Louisiana is known for. You and Fido can enjoy all the sights of the area without getting your feet wet on the boardwalk.

Ghost City Tours is a dog-friendly tour operator in New Orleans, LA. Whether you prefer a family-friendly excursion or a late-night adult-only tour, Ghost City Tours has the tour for you. Options include the Ghosts of New Orleans Tour, The New Orleans Cemetery Tour, and The Thrillers and Killers Tour. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome on all tours, with the exception of the Ghost City Haunted Pub Crawl and the New Orleans Ghost Hunt Experience. Tours take approximately 90 minutes and operate seven nights a week. Tour times and departure locations vary by chosen tour.