Dog-Friendly Activities in Providence, RI

There are 13 dog-friendly activities in Providence. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Providence.

Books on the Square

Providence, RI

Books on the Square Books on the Square is a cozy dog-friendly independent bookstore in Providence, RI. This local shop sells both new and used books and welcomes all well-read (and not-so-well-read) pooches to browse the aisles with their owners! See Details

Bottles

Providence, RI

Bottles Bottles is a dog-friendly liquor store in Providence, RI. Fido can peruse through the aisles of this store alongside you while you decide which beverages you want to purchase. They sell wine, spirits, beer, whiskey and more. See Details

Franciscan Dog Park

Providence, RI

Franciscan Dog Park Bring Fido to explore off-leash at the fenced-in Franciscan Dog Park, also known as Bell Street Dog Park, in Providence, RI. This community recreation area is located behind the Bell Street Chapel and is open to dogs of all ages and sizes. Benches, waste bags and trash receptacles are available for visitor use. See Details

Moniker Brewery

Providence, RI

Moniker Brewery Moniker Brewery is a dog-friendly brewery and beer garden located in the West Side neighborhood of Providence, RI. Fido is welcome inside and outside! They serve rotating craft beers, with options like German-style lagers, sour ales, IPAs, and seasonal 4-packs such as blackberry hibiscus sour or double dry-hopped IPA. The brewery does not serve food but regularly hosts food trucks and encourages takeout. See Details

Providence History: Sugar, Cotton, Slavery

Providence, RI

Providence History: Sugar, Cotton, Slavery 'Providence History: Sugar, Cotton, Slavery' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Peter. You and Fido will set out on a guided walking tour of Providence and see colonial sites, sculptures, hidden gardens and more. Hear some history of the area and why Roger Williams called Rhode Island a "lively experiment." Please keep in mind that dogs may not be allowed inside some shops that the tour visits. The experience lasts 2 hours and can accommodate guests ages 12 and up. Rates start at $25 per person. See Details

Providence Ghost Tour

Providence, RI

Providence Ghost Tour Join Providence Ghost Tour for a pet-friendly lantern-lit stroll through the darkened streets of Providence, RI, historic East Side. Learn the haunted tales and horrendous history of the state's capital city. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you, though they request that pet parents clean up after them responsibly. See Details

Providence Brewing Company

Providence, RI

Providence Brewing Company Providence Brewing Company offers pet-friendly outdoor seating in Providence, RI. Bring Fido along while you enjoy a variety of house-brewed ales at one of the umbrella-shaded tables on the patio. Popular options include the La Habana Tropical pilsner, California Common, Blow the Whistle hazy NE IPA and K’okio U’la sour hard seltzer. Food trucks are occasionally on site; check their social media for more info. See Details

Opt Eyewear Boutique

Providence, RI

Opt Eyewear Boutique Fido is allowed to shop with you at Opt Eyewear Boutique, a dog-friendly optical shop in Providence, RI. This locally owned business sells glasses and sunglasses. Conveniently located in Wayland Square. See Details

US Ghost Adventures Providence

Providence, RI

US Ghost Adventures Providence Uncover the spine-tingling secrets of Providence, RI with a pet-friendly US Ghost Adventures walking tour. Expert local guides will lead two- and four-legged friends through the city’s most ghostly and historic locations. Highlights of the haunted ghost tour include the Edward Dexter House, the Roger Williams Memorial and H.P. Lovecraft's "The Shunned" House. See Details

Providence Cityside Photos by Alexandra

Providence, RI

Providence Cityside Photos by Alexandra 'Providence Cityside Photos by Alexandra' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Alexandra. You and your pup will take a photoshoot walk through downtown Providence. The cobblestone streets, outside historic homes, the Providence river, and the picturesque city skyline will be your backdrops. Afterwards, you'll receive an online viewing gallery of your photos. The experience lasts 30-90 minutes (depending on package) and can accommodate up to 4 guests ages 18 and up. Rates start at $95 per group. See Details

Prospect Terrace

Providence, RI

Prospect Terrace Fido is welcome to join you at Prospect Terrace, a pet-friendly park in Providence, RI. This park features benches, views of the city and grassy areas for both you and Fido to enjoy. See Details

Roger Williams National Memorial

Providence, RI

Roger Williams National Memorial Leashed pups can visit Providence, RI's dog-friendly Roger Williams National Memorial. This 4.5-acre park offers an outdoor escape in the city where two- and four-legged friends can go for a walk, enjoy a picnic and learn about Roger Williams himself. Bring Fido to the visitor center, where he can earn his BARK Ranger badge. Note that pets aren't allowed inside park buildings. See Details

Dexter Training Grounds

Providence, RI

Dexter Training Grounds Dexter Training Grounds is a pet-friendly ten-acre park in Providence, RI. This recreation space features two playgrounds, bocce courts, chess tables, an outdoor fitness area and more. While the park is not fenced, pups can be found here learning new tricks off-leash. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess left behind and ensure pets are under voice control. See Details

Borderland State Park

Easton, MA

Borderland State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Borderland State Park in Easton, MA. This pet-friendly park offers over 20-miles of hiking trails to explore and many ponds that water-loving canines will enjoy. See Details

Goddard Memorial State Park

Warwick, RI

Goddard Memorial State Park 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. See Details

Mendon Twin Drive-In

Mendon, MA

Mendon Twin Drive-In 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. See Details

Compass Rose Beach

North Kingstown, RI

Compass Rose Beach 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. See Details

John H. Chafee Nature Preserve

North Kingstown, RI

John H. Chafee Nature Preserve Bring Fido with you to the pet-friendly John H. Chafee Nature Preserve in North Kingstown, RI. This recreation area features hiking trails to the beach that your leashed pup can join you on. Once you arrive by the water, you can partake in seasonal seal watching. See Details

Lincoln Woods State Park

Lincoln, RI

Lincoln Woods State Park 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. See Details

Escobar Farm

Portsmouth, RI

Escobar Farm 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. See Details