Dog-Friendly Activities in Arapahoe, NE

Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center is a dog-friendly attraction in North Platte, NE. They welcome your large pets inside the lobby area as long as they're on a leash. If your pet can be carried, you can hold them throughout the attraction. They also have a fenced-in courtyard where your furry friend can stretch their legs. Waste bags are available.

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.

The 2.6-acre Waggin' Tails Bark Park in North Platte, NE is fenced in with a separate area for small dogs, water fountains and benches. Parking is available near the park off of West Leota Street.

Fido is welcome to explore Hays Dog Park, an off-leash park within Fort Hays State University in Hays, KS. This large grassy park is fully enclosed and has separate area for small dogs, covered bench seating, and a doubled-gated entry. The park also features play obstacles such as bridges, tunnels and tires, a water fountain for dogs, and convenient pet waste stations.

WaKeeney Dog Park is a fenced dog park, conveniently located off of Interstate 70, in Wa Keeney, KS. Let Fido explore off leash and enjoy some exercise in this grassy space just across the street from a F-14 Fighter Jet & Iwo Jima Memorial.

Kearney Hike and Bike 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 Kearney! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Pioneer's Path (part of Cottonmill to Ft. Kearney 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.

Fido is invited to play at Meadowlark North Dog Park in Kearney, NE. The fenced-in facility has two separate areas for small and large dogs to play. Amenities in each include play obstacles, benches and shade.

Oakley Dog Park is a pet-friendly space within Annie Oakley Park in Oakley, KS. The large fenced park features lush grass and high quality obstacles. There is one obstacle that allows for height adjustments, so all that dogs can participate.

Conveniently located at the intersection of I-70 and Highway 25 in Colby, KS, is Oasis Travel Center Dog Park. Situated alongside Petro Travel Center gas station, this enclosed park is an ideal spot to let traveling pups enjoy some fresh air. The dog park is a small enclosed area on the north side of the truck stop and is fully fenced, has two separate areas for large and small dogs, and features a secure double-gated entry.

Bring Fido to explore the dog-friendly Yanney Heritage Park in Kearney, NE. This 80-acre outdoor recreation space offers a range of amenities for visitors, including playgrounds, fishing piers, picnic shelters, walking paths, a lake and much more. Dogs must be leashed during your visit.

Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge is a dog-friendly recreation space in Kirwin, KS. You and your leashed pup can walk the nature trails while viewing wildlife and wildflowers. Please clean up after Fido during your visit.

Victoria Springs State Recreation Area in Anselmo, NE is pet friendly. Fido can join you at one of their third oldest areas in the park system. This 60-acre area offers boating and picnic opportunities. Please ensure your pup remains on a leash and that you have a park entry permit.

Conveniently located at the intersection of I-70 and Highway 25 in Colby, KS, is pet-friendly gas station Petro Travel Center. Fido is welcome to be off leash in the Oasis Travel Center Dog Park, a small enclosed area on the north side of the truck stop. The dog park is fully fenced, has two separate areas for large and small dogs, and features a secure double-gated entry. Inside Petro Travel Center you will find Starbucks coffee, QDOBA Mexican Eats restaurant, restrooms, and a wide selection of grab n' go items. Visitors will also find Oasis Travel Center Playground and Picnic Area, a tire shop, and Tesla charging station.

Conveniently located at the intersection of I-70 and Highway 40 in Oakley, KS, is pet-friendly gas station TA Travel Center. Fido can be walked on the narrow grassy banks by the entrance and trash receptacles are available. Inside this TA Travel Center, travelers will find IHOP and Subway restaurants.

Dog-friendly Castle Rock is a limestone, chalk and shale formation located 12 miles from I-70 between Quinter and Collyer, KS. These 70-foot towers were once a landmark for early travelers, but can now be accessed along a bluff. The area was once covered completely in water, a vast inland sea, giving it the stunning appearance that you'll see today. Dogs are welcome throughout the park, as long as they are on a leash.

Bring Fido to Wilson State Park in Sylvan Grove, KS, a pet-friendly park located in the heart of the Smoky Hills. Many visitors think that this park is the prettiest in all of Kansas, featuring stunning shoreline, scenic cliffs, and rocky outcrops. Dogs and their owners can explore the park on one of the many trails that weaves around the varied topography that this part of the world has to offer. Pets must be kept on a leash under ten feet for the duration of their visit and owners are asked to clean up after them to preserve the natural beauty of the park.

Dogs are allowed at Prairie Dog State Park, a pet-friendly area in Norton, KS. Take your pup along the 1.5-mile nature trail which offers great views of the lake. Prairie dogs can be viewed from Prairie Dog trailhead, the first 1000 feet of which is concrete and easily accessible. To preserve the wildlife in the area, dog owners must keep their pets on a leash and clean up any mess that they leave behind.

You and Fido are invited explore the rolling hills, prairie, and reservoir at dog-friendly Webster State Park in Stockton, KS. The reservoir in the center of the park is framed by the picturesque Chalk Hills and is an ideal spot for a photo alongside your adventurous pup. The area is a popular destination for hunting, wildlife watching and camping. Please leash and clean up after your pets.

Bark Park Omaha is a private, 5+ acre dog park located in Springfield, NE, offering exclusive access on a per-visit basis. When you visit, you and your dogs have the entire park to yourselves, ensuring a peaceful and secure environment, free from city distractions. For pricing details and to schedule your visit, please visit their website.

Happy Jack Chalk Mine is a pet-friendly company in Scotia, NE. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome to join their humans on tours of the mine, one of the most unusual sites of geological interest on the Great Plains. You'll also find hiking trails, picnic areas, scenic views and over 150 varieties of native plant life in the area.