Dog-Friendly Activities in Willowick, OH

There are 42 dog-friendly activities within 40 kilometers of Willowick. 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 Willowick.

Canine Meadow Dog Park

Kirtland, OH

Canine Meadow Dog Park Canine Meadow Dog Park, one of Lake Metroparks' areas in Kirtland, OH, is a place for dogs to socialize, exercise, and play off-leash in a controlled environment under the supervision of their owners. This park has a large dog area, a swim area and a small dog area. Access to the swim area is only through the large dog area. Ensure you are keeping an eye on Fido during your visit. See Details

Taps & Tails

Cleveland, OH

Taps & Tails Taps & Tail is dog-friendly bar and park in Cleveland, OH, with indoor and outdoor areas for dogs to play. Hungry hounds can chow down on treats, while their owners enjoy eats from some of the area’s freshest food trucks on a rotating schedule. If you have to head back to the office soon, doggy daycare will also be available so you can drop Fido off for a day of fun while you’re at work. To bring your dog you must either purchase a guest pass or membership. Dogs must be registered prior to entering with all waivers signed and proof of vaccinations up to date. Dogs in the park must wear a collar displaying current tags with name and contact info. Bring paper copies of vet records, the bottom of an invoice from your vet with vaccine expiration dates, copy on your phone, or upload vaccination record onto your account in the "File Upload" section of their website. There is a limit of 2 dogs per adult owner or dog handler. No food or dog toys allowed in the dog park area. Please see their website for a full list of rules before entering the park.

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Holden Arboretum

Kirtland, OH

Holden Arboretum Bring your pup to the pet-friendly Holden Arboretum in Kirtland, OH, to explore the more than 20 miles of trails through the gardens and other natural areas. Dogs must always be leashed and are not permitted in the Myrtle S. Holden Wildflower Garden. Mutt Mitts are located at various spots throughout the gardens. See Details

Eastlake Dog Park

Eastlake, OH

Eastlake Dog Park Bring Fido to explore and play at the Eastlake Dog Park in Eastlake, OH. This fenced recreation area features a double-gated entry, a "mutt mitt" dispenser, benches, tables, parking and trash cans. See Details

James a Garfield National Historic Site

Mentor, OH

James a Garfield National Historic Site James A Garfield National Historic Site is pet-friendly. Pets are permitted on park grounds as long as they are on a leash under six feet. Dogs are not allowed inside any buildings. Don't forget to clean up after your pup at the dog waste station and check out the B.A.R.K. Ranger Program at the visitor center. James A Garfield National Historic Site is open Friday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm. See Details

Bummin' Beaver Brewery

Chagrin Falls, OH

Bummin' Beaver Brewery Bummin' Beaver Brewery offers dog-friendly outdoor seating in Chagrin Falls, OH. Bring Fido with you while you enjoy craft brews inside the taproom, outside on the covered patio, or at a table on the spacious lawn. They brew beer in a variety of styles like blonde ales, IPAs, stouts, ambers, and German ales. Food is not served on site, but food trucks are occasionally available. See Details

Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail

Cleveland, OH

Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail is a multi-use trail preserved from a historic canal towpath that's a great place to walk Fido in Cleveland! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath 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. See Details

Maple Highlands Trail

Chardon, OH

Maple Highlands Trail The Maple Highlands 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 Chardon! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Maple Highlands 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. See Details

Cleveland Scavenger Hunt: a Ball Round the Mall

Cleveland, OH

Cleveland Scavenger Hunt: a Ball Round the Mall Cleveland Scavenger Hunt: A Ball Round The Mall is pet friendly. Leashed pups are welcome to take part in this app-led hunt that can be completed at any time. Participants will walk from landmark to landmark to discover art, culture and history. Search plaques, statues and art to solve riddles found only on location. If you can't find the answer, they'll guide you to the next area. See Details

Horseshoe Lake Park & Historical Marker

Shaker Heights, OH

Horseshoe Lake Park & Historical Marker Horseshoe Lake Park is a dog-friendly park in Shaker Heights, OH. Fido is welcome to join you for a stroll on the 1.4 mile trail over the dam. There are paved, gravel, and boardwalk trails at the center of the park that total 1.3 miles. During your walk you will pass the historical marker for Horseshoe Lake. There is a parking area, picnic shelters, and restrooms that are open seasonally. See Details

Squire's Castle

Willoughby Hills, OH

Squire's Castle Explore the dog-friendly Squire's Castle in Willoughby Hills, OH. You and Fido will both enjoy taking in the sights of the old gatehouse from the 1890s. This property has walking trails, picnic areas and a nearby lagoon! Well-behaved, leashed dogs can explore the grounds with you. See Details

Bainbridge Township Dog Park at Centerville Mills Park

Chagrin Falls, OH

Bainbridge Township Dog Park at Centerville Mills Park Bainbridge Township Dog Park located at Centerville Mills Park is a large, off-leash dog park with shade, benches and water for the pups. See Details

Edgewater Park

Cleveland, OH

Edgewater Park The 147-acre Edgewater Park is the westernmost park in Cleveland Metroparks Lakefront Reservation. Edgewater Park features 9000 feet of shoreline, a dog beach, walking trails, picnic areas and grills and a rentable pavilion. Dogs love the park for off-leash swimming in the lake and chasing each other around. See Details

The Van Aken District

Shaker Heights, OH

The Van Aken District The Van Aken District is pet-friendly. Bring your dog along to hang out in the outdoor space of this downtown urban hub in Shaker Heights. If you're hanging out in the communal area outside, then Fido is welcome, but you can also visit certain restaurant patios and even go inside a selection of stores with your leashed pooch. The Van Aken District is open every day of the week from 7am to 12am. See Details

Dog Park at Quarry Park North

South Euclid, OH

Dog Park at Quarry Park North Pets go wild for the chance to play and run leash-free at the dog park at Quarry Park North in South Euclid, OH. This fenced-in recreation space features agility and play equipment, benches, trash receptacles, separate areas for small and large dogs, a drinking fountain and more. Ensure Fido is leashed when entering and exiting this designated dog park. See Details

Mentor Dog Park

Mentor, OH

Mentor Dog Park The Mentor Dog Park is a great place to bring Fido to play off-leash with his pet companions! This fully fenced recreation area in Mentor, OH, features a separate space for small dogs to roam, waste bags, a water fountain and picnic tables. Pups must be on a leash when entering and exiting the dog park. See Details

Barkwood Dog Park

Beachwood, OH

Barkwood Dog Park Barkwood Dog Park in Beachwood, OH is a fenced, all-turf park where Fido can socialize and exercise. Barkwood is available to Beachwood residents and their dogs via annual registration and keyfob. Note that they do not offer day passes or permit out-of-city visitors. See Details

RollHouse Entertainment

Mentor, OH

RollHouse Entertainment RollHouse Entertainment in Mentor, OH, is pet-friendly. This family entertainment center welcomes leashed and well-behaved dogs on the patio during summer. There are lots of things to do here, including hosting private events, escape rooms, virtual reality, a 4500 square foot arcade, a spacious bar and a patio. See Details

Chapin Forest Reservation

Kirtland, OH

Chapin Forest Reservation Chapin Forest, a Lake County Metropark in Kirtland, OH, sprawls over 390 acres, renowned for its stunning sandstone formations amid diverse forestry. Numerous pet-friendly trails offer easy exploration, but staying on designated paths is vital for preserving delicate plant communities, especially around sandstone outcrops. Visitors can enjoy the natural beauty with their dog on a leash or under voice control. See Details

Punderson State Park

Newbury, OH

Punderson State Park Bring Fido along while you explore the pet-friendly Punderson State Parkin Newbury, showcasing remnants of Ohio's glacial history. Enjoy the largest and deepest kettle lake in the state, offering opportunities for paddling, fishing and lakeside relaxation. There are also 11 miles of trails for hiking, as well as picnic facilities nestled in scenic spots. Dogs are welcome throughout on a leash. See Details