Dog Friendly Dallas
With about 1.2 million people living within the city limits, it’s safe to say Dallas not only has a diverse human population, but also a large and ever-growing pup population. The city caters to both tail-waggers and their masters in big ways, whether they’re just visiting or call Dallas their forever home. Featuring dozens of parks, lakes, trails and outdoor spaces to romp, “bark”eries and restaurants to dine in and woof-worthy accommodations, Dallas is the perfect place for your four-legged friends.
Dog-Friendly Hotels:
• Hotel Zaza
• OMNI Dallas
• Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
• Rosewood Crescent
• Fairmont Dallas
• The Adolphus
• Hilton Anatole
• NYLO Dallas South Side
• Sheraton Dallas
• The Belmont
• The Highland Dallas
• The Joule
• The Ritz-Carlton Hotel
• Hyatt Regency Dallas
Dog Parks:
• Bark Park Central: 5 am-11 pm (closed Mondays), off-leash
• North Bark Park: Dawn to dusk (closed Tuesdays), off-leash
• Wagging Tail Dog Park: Sunrise to sunset (closed Mondays), off-leash
• White Rock Lake Dog Park: 5 am-11 pm (closed Mondays), off-leash
• My Best Friend’s Park at Klyde Warren Park: 6 am-11 pm, off-leash
• Urban Dog Run at Main Street Garden: off-leash, no set hours
• Meadows Dog Park: 5 am-midnight, off-leash
• Travis Dog Park: 8 am-9 pm, off-leash
• Griggs Park: no set hours, open park (Off-leash not allowed)
• Downtown Dog Park (Off-leash not allowed)
• Central Dog Park at Central Christian Church: Open all day, off-leash, separate areas
• Mutts Canine Cantina: 7 am-11 pm, off-leash, small dog park and big dog park. Please note: this is a new restaurant/dog park concept. You can pay $10 for a monthly membership with unlimited access to the dog park or you can pay $5 per visit. Dogs are always allowed on-leash on the dining patios, however. Owners can sit on the patio while Mutts employees look after pet.
Dog-Friendly Hiking Trails:
• Katy Trail
• White Rock Lake
• Bachman Lake Park Loop Trail
• Cedar Ridge Preserve
• Turtle Creek Trail
• Kiest Park Loop Trail
• Trinity Levee Trail
• Fish Trap Lake Loop Trail
• Glendale Park Loop Trail
Pet Stores/Boutiques:
• The Pooch Patio: offers a beer & wine bar, day care, grooming, boarding, a self-serve dog wash, dog parties and a bark boutique
• Downtown Pawz: provides natural food and services, including dog-bathing, grooming and dog-walking
• Pet Supplies Plus: great prices, inventory and customer service
• Urban Dogg: high-quality natural and holistic dog food, grooming services and bathing stations
• Lucca Bella Doggie Spa & Boutique: grooming, doggie spa, day care and boutique
• Avenue Barket: premier pet supply store that carries a sizable selection of premium natural and raw pet food, along with all-natural treat, supplements and remedies, and offers delivery. They also help find foster and forever homes for dogs and cats and help reunite pets with their owners.
• Canine Commissary: specializing in holistic wellness and offering a large selection of supplies for any pet at any size
• Tails of the City: luxury dog supplies, fancy collars, bedding and more
Dog Bakeries:
• The Lucky Dog Barkery
• Three Dog Bakery
• Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
• Mutts Canine Cantina
Popular Spa/Groomer:
• WOOF (self-serving dog wash)
• The Petropolitan
• Billy Bonze Bathhouse and Bone Boutique
Dog Day Care:
• Canine Country Club and Wellness Center
• Pet Resort Dallas
• Downtown Dog
• Urban Paws
• Classy Canine Daycare
Dog-Friendly Restaurants:
• Bolsa
• Breadwinner’s Café
• Café des Artistes
• Cane Rosso
• Chicken Scratch/The Foundry
• Company Café (off of the Katy Trail)
• Dalat
• Deep Ellum Brewing Co.
• DISH
• Hunky’s
• Katy Trail Ice House (off of the Katy Trail)
• Marie Gabrielle Restaurant and Gardens
• Mercat Bistro
• Mutts Canine Cantinas: joint dog park/restaurant, and has special dog menu
• Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar
• Three Sheets
• Uptown Pub
• View an extensive list here.
Annual Dog Events:
• Dog Bowl at Fair Park every April
• Bark for Life: American Cancer Society Fundraising event every May
• Annual Dog Day Afternoon benefiting Operation Kindness every June
• Deep Ellum Pet Parade every April
Dog-Friendly Attractions:
Klyde Warren Dog Park
• Katy Trail
• Klyde Warren Park
• Bishop Arts District
• Dallas Farmers Market
• Half-Price Books
• TopGolf
• Dallas Heritage Village
• Main Street Garden
• McKinney Avenue Trolley
Unique Activities to do with your pup:
You can restaurant-hop with your dog in Dallas! Jump on the McKinney Avenue Trolley and take a ride through Uptown to the many restaurant patios that are dog-friendly. Then, take the trolley downtown and walk to Klyde Warren Park, a new 5.2-acre deck park built over Woodall Rodgers Freeway, complete with a dog park, lawn games, food trucks and more. (Courtesy of VisitDallas.com)
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