Dog-Friendly Activities Near AZO Airport

Bookbug & this is a bookstore is a dog-friendly shop in Kalamazoo, MI, where Fido is welcome to browse and shop with you! They offer a rich collection of children’s books and also support educators and schools with book fairs, curated reading lists, and community donation programs. Beyond books, they also carry art supplies for visual artists and supports creativity in many forms.

Bring Fido to play in a safe and fun space at The Bark Park in Portage, MI! The Park features five acres of fenced grass, with a separate area for small, shy and special needs dogs. The Bark Park is fully staffed at all times, offers fresh water and features wading pools for splashing in the summer. Proof of rabies, DHLPP, and Bordetella vaccinations are required to enter the off-leash area. Daily and monthly passes are available, along with daycare options.

Fido is invited to play at South Westnedge Dog Park in Portage, MI. This fenced-in area is located in the back near the skate park and is roughly 2.5 acres featuring two separate sections for large and small dogs. Each space features a walking trail, grassy areas for playtime, benches, shade trees, water and waste stations. Dogs are also welcome to join you on a leash throughout the rest of the park unless posted otherwise.

Sit and Stay Winery is a small-batch winery located in Kalamazoo, MI, known for its welcoming, pet-friendly patio. Your pup will feel right at home with plenty of attention—and even their own puppy charcuterie board, thanks to the winery's partial dog menu. Guests can enjoy a diverse selection of wines, including white, red, rosé, fruit and seasonal varieties. There's also a light menu featuring flatbreads, charcuterie boards and other snacks.

Fairmont Dog Park is a 12-acre dog park in Michigan that features a fenced area for dogs off-leash, a watering hole and a separate small dog area. All pups must have a valid Kalamazoo County dog license. Benches, picnic tables and a small pavilion are available for humans. During the winter months, the parking lot is closed. Visitors are welcome to park on the street and access the park via the sidewalk.

Brewery Outré in Kalamazoo MI, is a hip, dog-friendly microbrewery focused on beer-wine hybrids, saisons, and inventive takes on traditional beer styles. Fido is welcome to join you on the outdoor patio. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available including sparkling water, soda, juice, and locally-made Fresh Coast Kombucha. Guests are welcome to bring their own food or order deliver, just no outside alcoholic beverages.

The Portage Creek Bicentennial Park Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Portage! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Portage Creek Bicentennial Park Trail (Celery Flats). 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.

Fido has been invited to play at the Lincoln Dog Park in Portage, MI. This off-leash outdoor facility features separate sections for small and large dogs. To register and gain free access from 9:00 AM until dusk, please visit Hounds and Co. Pet Supplies. A key code is required to enter the park, so be sure to check the store hours.

South Westnedge Park is a pet-friendly attraction in Portage, MI. Fido is welcome to tag along on their multi-use trails and dog park. The trails connect to Schrier Park and two Nature Preserves. After a day out, they offer picnic tables under a pavilion for a lunch break or quick rest.