Dog-Friendly Activities in Rochester, NY

Highland Park is a 150-acre, dog-friendly park in Rochester, NY. The park is home to Warner Castle and Sunken Garden, and visitors can take the opportunity to admire blooming flowers and walk the pretty tree-lined trails. There's also multi-use athletic fields, a playground and amphitheater. Fido must be kept on a leash and cleaned up after.

Three Heads Brewing is a pet-friendly, vibrant taproom in Rochester, NY. Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome to join you inside and outside on their seasonal patio. Stop in to try their rotating craft brew offerings, occasional food trucks and weekly live music.

Leashed dogs can join you both inside the taproom and on the patio outside Iron Tug Brewing, a pet-friendly brewery in Rochester, NY. You can sip on a variety of craft beers while you and your pup enjoy the relaxing and welcoming atmosphere. Visiting pups may even get a tasty treat!

Pets will love to play off leash at Greece Canal Dog Park in Rochester, NY. This fenced, one-acre dog park includes a separate area for smaller dogs. However, all dogs must be registered with the Monroe County Department of Parks for entry to the dog park (or will be subject to a fine). Please visit their website for more information on fees and regulations.

Ellison Dog Park in Rochester, NY is a canine paradise where dogs can roam and play. This spacious park offers plenty of room to run and explore, with separate areas for small and large dogs. The park also provides water stations, waste stations and shaded seating areas for pet owners. An annual fee is required to access this Monroe County park, and documentation of your dog's license and rabies vaccination is required.

Sierra is a chain department store with a dog-friendly location in Rochester, NY, where leashed dogs can shop with their owners. Here, visitors can browse for outdoor adventure apparel, camping equipment, sports gear and more.

Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester, NY, welcomes leashed dogs on its pet-friendly walking paths. This historic cemetery, founded in 1838, is home to the graves of Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, and other notable figures.

The Erie Canalway 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 Rochester! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Erie Canalway 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.

The Genesee Valley Greenway 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 Rochester! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Genesee Valley Greenway. 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.

The Genesee Riverway Trail is a multi-use trail preserved from a historic canal towpath that's a great place to walk Fido in Rochester! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Genesee Riverway 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.

The Pittsford Trail System (Railroad Loop 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 dog-friendly "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Rochester! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Pittsford Trail System (Railroad Loop 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.

Lock 32 Brewing Company is a pet-friendly craft brewery in Pittsford, NY. Bring Fido with you while you enjoy house-brewed beers inside the taproom or outside on the spacious patio overlooking the Erie Canal. Beer styles include lagers, IPAs, stouts, sours, seltzers and more. Food isn't made on site, but there are local establishments that you can order from and have delivered to the brewery.

Mendon Ponds Park is the largest Monroe County Park with 2,500 acres of woodlands, ponds, wetlands and glacially-created land forms. Located in Honeoye Falls, NY, this pet-friendly park welcomes leashed dogs to enjoy a hike with you on the trails, except for the Nature Trail behind the Nature Center.

Bring Fido to Woofs Canine Club & Indoor Dog Park in Webster, NY, for some off-leash socialization and playtime. As the first indoor dog park in the area, you and your pup can visit regardless of the weather and enjoy the 6,000 square feet of pet-friendly play space while practicing on the agility equipment.

Brindle Haus Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery in Spencerport, NY. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the patio. There are 11 brews to try and one guest tap. Stop by on Wednesday for Flight Night and you can enjoy a discount on five 5-ounce pours.

Oak & Apple Cidery in Penfield, NY, is a husband-and-wife-run attraction serving small-batch hard ciders pressed on-site from their own apples. Dogs are welcome at the seasonal pet-friendly outdoor tables, where guests can enjoy cider with charcuterie, pan con tomate, and Bavarian pretzels.

Henrietta Dog Park at Lookup Park is a members-only, leash-free space for Fido to play in Henrietta, NY. Membership requirements include an up-to-date rabies vaccination, a license, and a completed registration with fees paid to the town. This grassy park is divided into two areas: a 1.59-acre large dog park and a 0.72-acre small dog park (for pets 18" or smaller, under 25 pounds, elderly dogs, and dogs with disabilities). It features agility equipment, shade and sun seating areas, dog waste dispensers, and an area to wash Fido.

The Lehigh Valley 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 Rush! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Lehigh Valley 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.

Bring Fido to Copper Leaf Brewing Company in Pittsford, NY. This dog-friendly hangout invites two- and four-legged friends to sit together at one of the tables inside the taproom or at the Adirondack chairs outside in the parking lot patio. Visitors can sip on a variety of delicious brews, including malt or fruit-forward options, sour and seltzer choices, and hoppy selections.

Dublin Corners Farm Brewery in Linwood, NJ, is a pet-friendly attraction inviting two- and four-legged friends inside the taproom and outside on the covered patio. Enjoy craft brews alongside hard cider, local wines, Saranac sodas, and rotating food trucks. Dogs should be well-behaved and leashed.