Dog-Friendly Activities in Atlanta, GA

There are 45 dog-friendly activities in Atlanta. 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 Atlanta.

East Palisades, Whitewater Creek Trail

Atlanta, GA

East Palisades, Whitewater Creek Trail Whitewater Creek Trail, part of the East Palisades Trails in Atlanta, is a scenic and dog-friendly hiking path that winds along the Chattahoochee River. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners for a peaceful walk or hike, with opportunities to wade into the water. Visitors should use caution, though, as water levels and currents can change rapidly. See Details

The Pooch Pontoon

Atlanta, GA

The Pooch Pontoon The Pooch Pontoon offers exciting dog-friendly excursions on Lake Lanier, north of Atlanta, GA. Unplug, relax and recharge aboard a comfortable 22ft pontoon boat as it cruises across the lake. During the excursion, the boat will stop at small uninhabited islands where your dog can run, explore nature, experience new smells, and just be a dog! Booking an adventure on the water is an ideal way to celebrate Fido's birthday or any special occasion. The Pooch Pontoon operates year round and each season offers a unique experience. See Details

Centennial Olympic Park

Atlanta, GA

Centennial Olympic Park Stroll through the dog-friendly Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta for an on-leash walking tour of this 22-acre urban greenspace opened in 1996, which was the year Atlanta hosted the Summer Olympic Games. Let your dog cool off in the Fountain of Rings, the world’s largest interactive fountain featuring the Olympic Ring symbol, and stroll by the SkyView Atlanta Ferris wheel. Pet waste bag stations are located around the park. See Details

Atlanta BeltLine

Atlanta, GA

Atlanta BeltLine The Atlanta BeltLine is a dog-friendly trail in Atlanta, GA. This trail is one of the largest, most wide-ranging urban redevelopment programs in the United States. It's also an urban explorer and pet owner’s dream. With local art, shops and snacks speckled along the beautiful path, the BeltLine is a pet-friendly walking connection to all of the best corners of the city. See Details

Monks Meadery

Atlanta, GA

Monks Meadery Monks Meadery is a dog-friendly brewery in Atlanta, GA. Fido is welcome to join you at a two-top table on the outdoor patio, or inside the tasting room. Monks is the oldest meadery in Georgia, and as such has perfected the creation of dry-style meads. Try their house-crafted meads like Dragon's Nectar, Butter Buzz, and Abstinence when you're visiting! See Details

Krog Street Tunnel

Atlanta, GA

Krog Street Tunnel Snap a photo of Fido at Krog Street Tunnel, a dog-friendly space filled with local art. The Krog Street Tunnel allows leashed dogs to wander through with their owners and take photos or create a picture of their own. Fido may even run across Door #1 from the Tiny Doors ATL project during their visit to Krog Street Tunnel. See Details

The Battery Atlanta

Atlanta, GA

The Battery Atlanta The Battery Atlanta is a vibrant mixed-use development in Atlanta, GA, offering a dynamic blend of dining, shopping, entertainment and residential spaces. Designed with pet lovers in mind, the venue is notably dog friendly. Many of the retailers, restaurants, brewery and distillery welcome dogs on their shaded patios. The complex also hosts pet-centric events, including the Ultimate Pet-Friendly Watch PAWty, where guests can enjoy Braves games on a big screen with their furry companions. See Details

Fetch Park Buckhead

Atlanta, GA

Fetch Park Buckhead Fetch Park is a trail-blazing off-leash dog park in Atlanta, GA. Whether you’re watching the big game or catching up with your best bud over a beer, Fetch Park quickly became Atlanta’s place to be for the canine community when it opened in 2018. Just like the flagship location, the latest Fetch Park in Buckhead has a minor league baseball aesthetic and it’s equipped with everything you and your dog could desire during a day out. While you grab a beer or coffee from The Airstream, Fido can hang out with other pups on the astroturf, play with an abundance of exciting toys, then head to one of the cooling stations to relax. Daily, monthly, and annual memberships are available. See Details

Brookhaven Dog Park

Atlanta, GA

Brookhaven Dog Park Brookhaven Park is a dog-friendly outdoor recreation area in Atlanta, GA. The park features a fenced dog park as well as nature and exercise trails. There are picnic areas and water fountains as well. See Details

Freedom Barkway Dog Park

Atlanta, GA

Freedom Barkway Dog Park Freedom Barkway Dog Park invites pups to play off-leash in Atlanta. Located in the Old Fourth Ward Neighborhood, join a friendly group of people and their dogs, who enjoy hanging out, chatting and letting dogs run and play off-leash. The park covers 2-acres and is just one mile from downtown Atlanta. Dog owners are reminded to keep an eye on pups and to clean up any mess left behind. Freedom Barkway Dog Park is open every day of the week from 6am to 11pm. See Details

Oakland Cemetery

Atlanta, GA

Oakland Cemetery Leashed dogs are welcome at Oakland Cemetery, a pet-friendly historic site in Atlanta, GA. The cemetery is Atlanta's third largest green space and features historic art, architecture and local lore that you can explore with your pup. Fido is welcome to join you in the cemetery, but please make sure he stays off the monuments and you clean up after him. See Details

Petro Atlanta

Atlanta, GA

Petro Atlanta Petro Atlanta offers a dog-friendly rest stop for pups and their people traveling I-285 through Atlanta, GA. This location has a dedicated, fenced area for pets needing exercise or a rest break. There's also a Petro Travel Store, which carries a variety of pet care products. Fast food options are also available. See Details

Scofflaw Brewing Co.

Atlanta, GA

Scofflaw Brewing Co. Leashed dogs are welcome on the large patio outside Scofflaw Brewing Co., a pet-friendly brewery in Atlanta, GA. Enjoy a flight or pint of their rotating brews and hard seltzers available. Ready to drink cocktails are also available, and food trucks visit the taproom occasionally. See Details

Fetch Park Old Fourth Ward

Atlanta, GA

Fetch Park Old Fourth Ward Fetch Park is Atlanta's first full-service restaurant and dog park bar. This extremely dog-friendly business venture is located minutes from the belt line in Atlanta's historic Old Fourth Ward and is home to on-site attendants, lights, cooling stations, dog wash stations, as well as outdoor TV's and WiFi! The park also features a 1976 Airstream converted into a full-service bar serving craft draft cocktails, beer, and wine. Fido will require a day pass or a membership to use the facilities. The dog park itself offers visitors a turfed area that allows Fido to run and play. There is a fee to use the park, and dogs must be current on vaccinations. See Details

Grant Park

Atlanta, GA

Grant Park Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at Grant Park, a pet-friendly city park in Atlanta, GA. This 131-acre popular park offers paved paths, wooded areas and plenty of places to relax and enjoy the views with Fido. See Details

Piedmont Park Dog Park

Atlanta, GA

Piedmont Park Dog Park Piedmont Park Dog Park is an off-leash park in downtown Atlanta, GA. This popular, 3-acre fenced dog park features a separate small dog section, benches, shade, canine water spigots and waste bags. The dog park is located under Park Drive bridge and adjacent to the Education Garden and Six Springs Wetlands. Please note that dogs must be leashed outside of the designated dog park. See Details

Freedom Park

Atlanta, GA

Freedom Park Freedom Park is one of Atlanta's premier landmarks, featuring biking trails, playground equipment and the Art Park. Pets are allowed in the park while on a leash. See Details

South Bend Dog Park

Atlanta, GA

South Bend Dog Park South Bend Dog Park welcomes dogs to play off-leash in Atlanta, GA. Enjoy a walk together on the winding paths around South Bend Park before letting your pooch play off-leash in the fenced space in either the small or large breed area. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind. See Details

Renaissance Park Dog Park

Atlanta, GA

Renaissance Park Dog Park Renaissance Park Dog Park is located in the Fourth Ward West neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. The park features separate large and small dog spaces, both of which offer trees, benches, seasonal water fountains and amazing views of the downtown and midtown skyline. See Details

Atlanta Preservation Center Walking Tours

Atlanta, GA

Atlanta Preservation Center Walking Tours Tour the streets of Atlanta with your pup on a pet-friendly Atlanta Preservation Center Walking Tour. Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome on nearly all their tours including Druid Hills, SoNo Midtown Commercial District, Inman Park and Sweet Auburn. The only tours where dogs are not permitted to accompany their humans are the L.P. Grant Mansion Tour and the Historic Downtown Tour. Humans must clean up after their pup and must stay outside with their dog when the tour group enters a building. See Details