Dog-Friendly Activities in Rockmart, GA

Barnsley Gardens at the Barnsley Resort in Adairsville, GA, welcomes leashed dogs to its pet-friendly historic gardens for hiking and exploring its 3,000 acres. The 160-year old estate grounds were once home to a grand Italianate mansion, the ruins of which form the centerpiece of this attraction. After touring the gardens, you can hike the 12 miles of dog-friendly trails, or share a meal at the Beer Garden. Resort guests are welcome to the grounds daily. Day passes are available for non-resort guests Monday through Thursday.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site in Dallas, GA, where you can explore one of the best preserved Civil War battlefields in the nation. This 765-acre park is home to picnic areas and miles of pet-friendly, wooded hiking trails that weave around the historic area, along creeks and even by a waterfall. Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted in the pioneer cabins or any of the other buildings in the park, but leashed pets are permitted in the visitor center to gain access to the trails.

Leashed dogs are allowed to join their owners on the historic, pet-friendly nature trail of Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site in Cartersville, GA. Previously the home to several thousand Native Americans, this park's purpose is to protect the 54-acres that includes six earthen mounds, a plaza, village site, borrow pits, and a defensive ditch. The earthen mounds were constructed by Native American tribes for numerous reasons, including for burial and ritual purposes. Please note that dogs aren't permitted inside buildings at the park.

DogWoods at Coleman Camp Park in Dallas, GA, is an off-leash area with water features for pups to enjoy. Also known as Dallas Dog Park, this park has specific, separate areas for large and small dogs and benches for humans to rest and plenty of shade. Pets must be leashed when entering or exiting the off-leash areas, and owners must clean up after their furry friends.

Bartow County Dog Park is a dog park located inside dog-friendly Hamilton Crossing Park, in Cartersville, GA. This dog park features an off-leash, enclosed area with two separative sides; one side is for dogs over 30 pounds, and the other side is dogs under 30 pounds. The dog park is a mixture of grass and mulch, provides plenty of shade, and features a water fountain and sanitation stations.

Leashed dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly trails at Pettit Environmental Preserve in Dallas, GA. Hike trails ranging in length from .25 miles to a 1.7-mile loop trail around the lake. Trail features include a 36-foot swing bridge, a 70-foot floating bridge, & a stone amphitheater next to a small waterfall. This preserve is generally membership or reservation based, but public hikes are offered occasionally. Visit their website for more information.

Fido can play off-leash at NGAL Dog Park at Walker County Civic Center in Rock Spring, GA. This fenced dog park sits on 1-acre of wooded land behind the pet-friendly Civic Center's pavilion and walking trail. The park features picnic tables and plenty of shade from mature trees.

Hiram Hounds Dog Park, located in the larger Homer Leggett Park and near the pet-friendly Silver Comet Trail, allows pups a safe place for off-leash play in Hiram, GA. This dog park features three separate fenced-in areas for different-sized breeds. Waste receptacles and agility equipment are also available.

Nestled in the picturesque countryside of Dallas, GA, the pet-friendly Three Strands Vineyard and Winery is a family-owned estate dedicated to producing exceptional wines. Dogs are welcome in all outdoor spaces. Their on-site winery handles every step of the winemaking process—from fermentation and pressing to maturation and bottling—ensuring well-balanced wines. Visitors with dogs are invited to relax at an outdoor table, surrounded by lush vineyards, and sample a variety of Georgia-grown estate wines. A cafe food menu is available.

The Silver Comet 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 Hiram! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Silver Comet 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 Heritage Park 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 Rome! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Heritage Park 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.

Leashed pups are welcome inside the taproom and outside at Bucking Goat Brewing Company, a dog-friendly brewery in Dallas, GA. They brew a variety of craft beers including pilsner, sours, saison, lagers and IPAs. Check their website for a calendar of current events including trivia nights, live music and weekend food trucks.

Tractor Supply Co. is a pet-friendly outdoor and farm supply retail store with a location in Dallas, GA. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on a shopping trip and help sniff out pet supplies, gardening and farming equipment and so much more.

Snazzy Rags Boutique in downtown Rome, GA welcomes leashed dogs inside. Stop in with Fido and shop for specialty women’s clothing, shoes, accessories, gifts and more. From stylish to comfortable, Snazzy Rags has a wide selection of merchandise.

Well-behaved, leashed pets can join their owners at T.J. Maxx at Main Street Shopping Center in Cartersville, GA. This chain retailer sells a range of products, including apparel, footwear, accessories, toys, home decor, handbags and more.

Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome to visit Traveling Gypsies and Kava Den in Rome, GA. This pet-friendly shop and bar invites dogs to join their owners, both inside and out on the sidewalk patio. Visitors can stop by for a drink from the kava bar or browse for bohemian goods.

Academy Sports + Outdoors is a dog-friendly retail chain with a location in Douglasville, GA. You and your leashed pup can browse the selection of sporting goods, athletic apparel, fitness equipment and camping supplies.

The Simms Mountain 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 Rome! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Simms Mountain 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 Silver Comet 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 Dallas! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Silver Comet 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 Silver Comet 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 Cedartown! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Silver Comet 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.