Dog-Friendly Activities in North Providence, RI

Goddard Memorial State Park in Warwick attracts thousands of visitors each year as Rhode Island’s most popular Metropolitan Park. This dog-friendly recreation area offers a beautiful natural environment with spacious lawns, fields, and forested areas with a variety of trees from all over the world, including 62 deciduous and 19 evergreen species. There are 18 miles of bridle trails, picnic tables, 11 game fields, and a performing arts center for weddings, concerts, picnics and special events. Leashed dogs are welcome on most trails.

Bass Pro Shops is a pet-friendly outdoor adventure retail chain store with a location in Foxboro, MA. Leashed dogs are welcome to shop alongside you throughout the store. Browse their selection of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, while Fido is sure to sniff out their pet section.

Leashed dogs are allowed at Purgatory Chasm State Reservation, a unique natural landmark in Sutton, MA. This pet-friendly natural space's focal point is the incredible rock formations that trails meander by.

Lincoln Woods State Park in Lincoln, RI, is one of Blackstone Valley's great treasures. A short ride from Providence, Pawtucket, and Cumberland, it is a popular getaway for northeastern Rhode Islanders. Visitors can enjoy walking their leashed dogs with certification papers at this park in the day-use areas. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet, and are prohibited from all state bathing beaches from April 1st through September 30th.

The dog-friendly Compass Rose Beach is one of four public shores in the North Kingston, RI area that welcomes Fido. Leashed dogs may accompany their owners onto the sandy beach, where picnic benches are dotted alongside the nearby parking lot.

The Mendon Twin Drive-In is a pet-friendly attraction in Mendon, MA, that offers two screens for movies and has high-quality sound. Dogs are allowed in vehicles, but must be supervised and under your control at all times. Fido can join you outside your vehicle on a leash, but will not be permitted to enter Judi's Snack Bar or Pop's Beer Garden. The theater asks that you provide your own food and water bowls for Fido. Cash and credit cards are accepted for tickets, food, and beverages.

Escobar Farm is a pet-friendly seasonal attraction in Portsmouth, RI. Well-behaved and leashed dogs can join you around their corn maze or on a hay ride. They even give you a bag to help clean up after your furry friend.

Mulberry Vineyards is a pet-friendly establishment in the historic town of Chepachet, RI. Your furry friend can join you inside or at an outdoor table for wine tasting. They also host events on select nights to enjoy with your furry friend beside you.

Bravo Brewing Company in Burrillville, RI is a veteran-owned micro-brewery specializing in traditional and new American craft beer. Their pet-friendly taproom has indoor and outdoor seating that welcomes you and your pup. On tap, you'll find Mexican Hot Chocolate Stout, Anthem American Pale Ale, and Mayday New England IPA, to name a few.

Well-behaved, leashed pets are invited to visit Wrentham Village Premium Outlets in Wrentham, MA. This pet-friendly open-air outlet welcomes two- and four-legged companions to walk throughout the property and even shop together in some of the 170+ featured stores. Note that while the property is dog friendly, owners are responsible for confirming pet policies with individual businesses before entering.

Fido is welcome to join you at Fairmont Fruit Farm, a pet-friendly, family-owned and operated orchard in Franklin, MA. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you as you pick-your-own apples (when in season) and browse their year-round offerings of baked goods, local products, free-range eggs, dairy products and seasonally available fresh produce.

Working Man Distillers in Pawtucket, RI, is a proudly female veteran-owned, dog-friendly distillery offering exceptional spirits in a spacious tasting room. Guests can enjoy whiskey, socialize with friends and possibly meet Koby, the distillery dog. They also host private events and support local shelters, where Koby and their two cats were adopted.

Portsmouth Dog Park is a dog-friendly park in Portsmouth, RI. The park features free parking, handicapped accessibility, separate off-leash areas for small and large dogs, fresh water for humans and canines, benches, and an observation walkway. Funds are being raised for a second phase of building which will add fitness and agility equipment, Astroturf, and lighting.

Attleboro, MA, is home to 129 Bam Smash Marketplace. This pet-friendly store features an array of items, from antiques and retro furniture to home decor and art. Well-behaved, leashed pets may join their owners inside.

North Smithfield, RI, is home to Rustic Tri-View Drive-In, a seasonal outdoor theater that opens every summer since 1951. This pet-friendly theater welcomes well-behaved, leashed pups to join their owners for a movie. Dogs aren't permitted in the restrooms or snack bar, but there's an area where you can walk them. While you chow down on your snacks, Fido can enjoy a doggie sundae from the soft-serve ice cream shop.

Rail Explorers Portsmouth, RI, is pet friendly. This year-round outdoor adventure attraction features pedal-powered rail bikes that welcome four-legged riders. Before booking, please be aware they may not be suitable for every pup due to noise and vibration from the rails. There is a limit of one dog per rail bike under 40 lbs, so Fido can sit comfortably and not be in danger of being struck by the pedals or pinched by chains.

Ragged Island Brewing in Portsmouth, RI, is dog friendly. Leashed pups are welcome to join their owners outside on the farm if they are well-behaved. Treat yourself to one of their craft beers while you take in the views of Narragansett Bay. Food trucks are available occasionally, but you can also bring your own food.

Leashed dogs are allowed at F. Gilbert Hills State Forest, a pet-friendly natural space in Foxboro, MA. This 1000-acre state forest is home to 23-miles of trails for you and Fido to explore. The park is also part of the 30-mile Warner Trail, stretching from Sharon, MA, to Diamond Hill State Park in Rhode Island. There is also a scenic, paved picnic area in the forest for when you need to fuel up and rest.

Chase Farm is a dog-friendly, preserved green space in Lincoln, RI. Bring Fido for hiking here at the 1.7-mile loop trail that takes you around the farm, or for some romping in the fields. Afterward, your pup can cool off in the pond.

Blue Beach in North Kingstown, RI, is a popular, dog-friendly recreation area. A half-mile trail takes you from Blue Beach parking lot on Circuit Drive to a wide open beach. Endless fun awaits Fido on the sea and sandy oasis! Please ensure your pup remains on a leash.