Dog-Friendly Activities in Waleska, GA

Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome at Engelheim Vineyards located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Ellijay, GA. This family and pet-friendly winery grows outstanding grapes and produces high quality, award-winning wines. Sample a wide variety of their wines with a wine tasting which can also be paired with a charcuterie board. Indoor and outdoor seating on their enclosed patio is available.

Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome in the orchards at B.J. Reece Orchards, a pet-friendly, family-owned and operated orchard located in the mountains of Ellijay, GA. You can enjoy picking your own apples, peaches, nectarines, pears and season vegetables. Pups are even welcome on the wagon rides, but will need to stay outside of the country bakery, apple house, petting farm and overall market. The opening times for the U-pick orchards vary from year to year, but the orchard is generally open between July and December. It's recommended that you call ahead to double-check opening times before your visit. Please remember to clean up after your pup.

Reece's Cider Co. is a dog-friendly craft cidery in East Ellijay, GA. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at a table inside the taproom or outdoors. Local wines and craft beer is available as well. Live music is often performed and food trucks are frequently on site.

Fainting Goat Vineyards is dog-friendly! The family-owned vineyard and winery allows leashed dogs in the tasting room and on the lawns. Bring outside food picnics to pair with wines.

Red Top Mountain State Park in Acworth, GA, boasts 1,562-acres of land along the 12,000-acre Lake Allatoona. Bring your leashed pup and hike over 15-miles of dog-friendly trails at this scenic park. Swimming, fishing, camping and biking are also popular activities at this park.

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.

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.

Big Springs Farms Pumpkin Patch in Woodstock, GA is dog friendly. Your leashed pup is welcome to join you as you search for that perfect harvest decoration. The farm has a large selection of fresh gourds, Indian corn, dried gourds, corn stalks, birdhouses, concrete pumpkins and so much more. Dogs are also welcome on the hayrides as long as it's okay with the other guests in attendance.

Pets have a blast playing off-leash at Leita Thompson Memorial Park Dog Park in Roswell, GA. This fenced dog park includes separate areas for large and small pets and both human and canine drinking fountains. Please remember to clean up any messes and leash Fido outside of the dog park.

Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the pet-friendly walking trails at Leita Thompson Memorial Park in Roswell, GA. The trails meander through woods and over streams so you and Fido can enjoy nature together. Fishing is permitted at the park, and there is an off-leash dog park available as well.

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.

Olde Rope Mill Park in Woodstock, GA offers trails and picnic areas for you and Fido to enjoy. Bring your leashed pup for a hike at this beautiful, pet-friendly wooded park. The Little River runs through this recreation area making it a great destination for fishing and canoeing. Additional park amenities include benches, a rock pavilion and public restrooms.

Cartecay Vineyards is a pet-friendly winery in Ellijay, GA. Fido can accompany you while you enjoy a wine tasting outside on the Chimney Patio, in the hammock area, or at a picnic table on the rolling, green lawn. Sample a variety of wines made with grapes from their vineyard in the beautiful Southern Appalachian Mountains. Be sure to check their website for a live music and event calendar.

The dog-friendly Aaron Family Orchards in Ellijay, GA, welcomes leashed pups to their charming, family-run farm. Owners can pick fresh apples, explore the farm store for local produce, baked goods, jams, and apple cider, or enjoy U-Cut flowers May–October while pups join in the fun.

Fido can play off-leash at Woofstock Dog Park in Woodstock, GA. This fenced dog park features separate areas for small and large dogs, climbing structures, shade, benches, fountains, restrooms, and is home to the Noonday Creek and Towne Lake Pass Trailheads.

Lake Sidney Lanier is a dog-friendly park in Buford, GA, where pets and their owners can explore. Hunting, fishing, hiking, boating, and camping are just some of the amenities outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy when visiting. Dogs aren't permitted on beaches, playgrounds or in restrooms.

Sweat Mountain Park Dog Park in Marietta, GA, is a fully-fenced, off-leash dog park with separate areas for small and large dogs. The park also features shade trees, water fixtures, waste stations and benches for the humans. Remember to leash Fido outside of the dog park.

Dot’s Fine Wine and Craft is a pet-friendly shop in Ball Ground, GA. Leashed and well-behaved dogs are welcome to join you to browse the aisles for your next favorite wine or craft beer. Relax, grab a chair and enjoy your drinks at the store, or bring your selection home!

Fetch Park in Alpharetta, GA, is a dog park bar and community hangout that combines fun and safety for pups and their owners. Four-legged friends can socialize and romp in the fenced turf play area while owners sip on a drink from the renovated airstream bar. The park’s dedicated Woof Wardens monitor play, making it the perfect spot for pups and their parents to socialize and relax. Members gain access to all locations through a membership system offering daily, monthly and annual options.

The Allatoona Pass 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 Cartersville! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Allatoona Pass. 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.