Dog-Friendly Activities in Kansas

Don’t leave Fido in the hotel room when you’re on vacation. Get out and play! No matter where you’re headed in Kansas, we can point you towards the nearest off-leash dog park, the most popular dog beach, a really great hiking trail, and lots of other places to play with Fido.

Shawnee Mission Off Leash Dog Park

Shawnee, KS

Shawnee Mission Off Leash Dog Park Shawnee Mission Off Leash Dog Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Shawnee, KS. Located east of the observation tower on John Barkley Drive, the 53-acre off-leash area features a dog swim area along with wood chip and natural surface trails through grassland and wooded areas. The off-leash area also includes paved parking and portable toilets. The area is open year-round during regular park hours every day of the week from 6am to 8pm, except Tuesdays from 5am to 9pm for routine maintenance. See Details

OZ Museum

Wamego, KS

OZ Museum The OZ Museum in Wamego, KS, is dog-friendly and houses an impressive collection of all things "OZ." There are over 2,000 artifacts, some dating back to 1900, and several exhibits. Small dogs that can be carried are welcome to join you in exploring this attraction. Pups of all sizes are welcome in the gift shop. See Details

Little House on the Prairie Museum

Independence, KS

Little House on the Prairie Museum Enjoy a self-guided tour of the Ingall's homestead in Independence, KS. The educational site is dog-friendly and you will get an in-depth look at the homestead that Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote about in her books. There are picnic tables where you can rest and have a bite to eat following the tour. The gift shop sells books, souvenirs, gourmet coffee, candles, organic soap, clothes, toys, and more. See Details

Hills Pet Nutrition Bark Park

Topeka, KS

Hills Pet Nutrition Bark Park Bring your pet to play off-leash at Hills Pet Nutrition Bark Park, a fenced dog park in Topeka, KS. Here, you'll find a separate small dog area, agility equipment, lights for night use, benches and picnic tables, and running water. See Details

Happy Basset Brewing Co

Topeka, KS

Happy Basset Brewing Co Happy Basset Brewing Co in Topeka, KS is dog friendly. Their motto is to brew beer for dog's best friend, which is us, Fido! The beer menu includes a selection of brews you may not find elsewhere, such as coffee blonde, chili porter, maple bacon brown breakfast beer, and more. Don't forget to grab Fido a bandana which he can proudly wear in support of his favorite brewery! See Details

Mutt Run Off Leash Dog Park

Lawrence, KS

Mutt Run Off Leash Dog Park Bring Fido to meet friends and play at Mutt Run Off Leash Dog Park in Lawrence, KS. This beautiful 30-acre park includes both fenced and unfenced off-leash areas with water, a drinking fountain, restrooms, and mowed paths through the fields and along wooded areas. See Details

W.B. Harrison Park

Wichita, KS

W.B. Harrison Park W.B. Harrison Park in Wichita, KS is pet friendly and features a fenced-in dog park area. The dog park has separate areas for both large and small dogs, and agility equipment. The greater park is home to plenty of walking paths, a baseball field and a playground. See Details

Big Shunga Park

Topeka, KS

Big Shunga Park Big Shunga Park in Topeka, KS is pet friendly. This sizable green space features trails, a BMX track, a baseball field & play equipment. Shunga Trail winds through the park and is an awesome place to take your leashed pup for a nice walk. See Details

Heritage Park Dog Off-Leash Area

Olathe, KS

Heritage Park Dog Off-Leash Area The Heritage Park Dog Off-Leash Area is a great fully-fenced spot for your canine to enjoy in Olathe, KS. It is a 30-acre maintained grass field with varied levels of terrain, a small pond, and shade trees. Please note that weekly maintenance closures are in effect and scheduled for Tuesdays from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. See Details

Garden City Dog Park

Garden City, KS

Garden City Dog Park Pets will love to play off-leash at Garden City Dog Park, a fenced dog park in Garden City, KS with a separate small dog area, agility obstacles, shade trees, and benches. See Details

Milford State Park

Milford, KS

Milford State Park Located on the shore of the largest lake in Kansas, Milford State Park is dog friendly and hugely popular among anglers and recreational boaters. There are a number of trails in the area that take in the natural and diverse beauty that Kansas has to offer, including meadows, woods, and stunning views of the vast lake itself. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on the trails and around the park, as long as they are on a leash under ten feet. See Details

Mushroom Rock State Park

Brookville, KS

Mushroom Rock State Park Dogs are welcome at pet-friendly Mushroom Rock State Park in Brookville, Kansas. The smallest state park in Kansas has rock formations which have the appearance of giant mushrooms, and were once a meeting point for Native Americans. You can bring Fido with you to enjoy the huge rock formations while walking along Mushroom Rock Trail. Pets must be leashed and cleaned up after. See Details

Buffalo Bill Cultural Center

Oakley, KS

Buffalo Bill Cultural Center Travelers passing through the area of Oakley, KS will want to plan a stop at Buffalo Bill's Cultural Center. The establishment is pet friendly both outside and indoors. They offer local maps, a gift shop full of Kansas-made items, refreshments and more. Use the picnic area to enjoy a lunch during your road trip. The Buffalo Bill Cultural Center offers ample parking with space for RVs and trailers. See Details

Scheels

Overland Park, KS

Scheels Scheels is a dog-friendly sporting goods store in Overland Park, KS. They sell outdoor apparel for men, women and children. They also sell products for pups. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners inside to help them make their selection. See Details

Leawoof Dog Park

Leawood, KS

Leawoof Dog Park Leawoof Dog Park is a large, pristine park offering local pups the chance to get some exercise and socialize with others. Located in Leawood, KS, the fenced-in area has shaded bench seating, agility equipment and a walking path. Leawoof Dog Park is closed Thursday, 6:00-10:00am for maintenance. See Details

Hutchinson Dog Park

Hutchinson, KS

Hutchinson Dog Park Hutchinson Dog Park is a pet-friendly park in Hutchinson, KS. This beautifully landscaped park features two fenced acres of grassy, off-leash play for Fido, with separate areas for large and small dogs. There are covered shelters for dog owners on both sides with benches, a water feature, waste stations, and is handicap accessible. The park is made possible by a partnership between Cause for Paws, Inc. and the Hutchinson Parks & Facilities Department. See Details

Pracht Wetlands Park

Wichita, KS

Pracht Wetlands Park Fido is welcome to join you for a stroll along the boardwalk at Pracht Wetlands Park, a pet-friendly park in Wichita, KS. This park is one of the few remaining wetlands in the Midwest and is home to an abundance of wildlife and vegetation. See Details

Cedar Bluff State Park

Ellis, KS

Cedar Bluff State Park Dogs are allowed to join their owners at pet-friendly Cedar Bluff State Park in Ellis, KS. Divided into two areas along the shorelines of Cedar Bluff Reservoir, this park is home to lots of primitive campsites and trails which stretch across 850 acres of land. For less experienced hikers, the Agave Ridge Loop is a popular paved trail for Fido to gently exercise on. Please keep dogs on a leash during your visit. See Details

Hairy Beast Brewing

Topeka, KS

Hairy Beast Brewing Furry friends of Topeka, KS are invited to join their owners at Hairy Beast Brewing in Barrington Village shopping center. This bar offers pet-friendly seating both inside the taproom and outside on the shaded and fenced-in patio. The menu offers a range of items, from in-house brewed and guest beers to small snacks like nuts, beef jerky, and pretzels. See Details

Chisholm Creek Pet Resort Pup Park

Wichita, KS

Chisholm Creek Pet Resort Pup Park Just outside of Wichita, KS, Chisholm Creek Pet Resort Pup Park is a membership-only park with secure fencing. This 10-acre park has a pond, agility equipment, and shade trees. With a yearly or 3-month membership, you and two canine companions are welcome as often as you would like to come. Not sure if you'd like to become a member? Call for a free one-day pass! See Details

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