Dog-Friendly Activities in Canton, GA

Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor, pet-friendly table at Reformation Brewery, a brewery and coffee shop in Canton, GA. The beer lineup blends European-inspired classics (such as Belgian dubbels and German lagers) with innovative IPAs, sours, and barrel-aged specials. Locally roasted coffee and craft cocktails, made with local spirits, are also available.

Canton Paw Park is an off-leash dog park in Canton, GA. This fenced, volunteer-managed dog park offers a separate small dog section, water and benches.

Chattahoochee River National Recreational Area is a 10,000-acre, pet-friendly open space along a 48-mile stretch of the river in Sandy Springs, GA. Leashed dogs are welcome to accompany you on a visit to this large forested park where you can enjoy hiking, biking, rafting and fishing. Take Fido for a stroll along a woodland trail and then reward him with a swim in the river after. Please remember to clean up after your pup during your visit.

Fainting Goat Vineyards is dog-friendly! The family-owned vineyard and winery allows leashed dogs in the tasting room and on the lawns. Bring outside food picnics to pair with wines.

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a dog-friendly national park in Kennesaw, GA. This National Battlefield preserves the land of this nearly three week long Civil War battle by the Atlanta Campaign. Fido is welcome to join you throughout the trails at this 2,965 acre park, however all pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet in length, and pets are not allowed in the visitor center, restroom facilities, shuttle bus, or near the water fountains.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Big Trees Forest Preserve, a pet-friendly old-growth forest in Sandy Springs, GA. You and Fido can explore the network of trails, babbling brooks and the native trees and flowers that are protected in this preserve. Waste bags and receptacles are found throughout the preserve, making it easy to clean up after your pup. Please do not let Fido dig holes anywhere on the preserve, and remember to stay on the trails.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site in Dallas, GA, where you can explore one of the best preserved Civil War battlefields in the nation. This 765-acre park is home to picnic areas and miles of pet-friendly, wooded hiking trails that weave around the historic area, along creeks and even by a waterfall. Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted in the pioneer cabins or any of the other buildings in the park, but leashed pets are permitted in the visitor center to gain access to the trails.

Red Top Mountain State Park in Acworth, GA, boasts 1,562-acres of land along the 12,000-acre Lake Allatoona. Bring your leashed pup and hike over 15-miles of dog-friendly trails at this scenic park. Swimming, fishing, camping and biking are also popular activities at this park.

Newtown Dream Dog Park, one of the top dog parks in the country, is located inside Johns Creek, GA's Newtown Park toward the front entrance. It is a fenced one-acre area featuring artificial turf, sprinklers for dogs to play in, obstacles to play on, plus water fountains for people and pets. This dog-friendly park also offers separate areas for large and small dogs, along with benches, shelters, and shade trees. The dog park is closed for maintenance every Wednesday from 8am until 10am.

5/4 Meadery is a family-owned and pet-friendly meadery in Roswell, GA. They specialize in dry meads and hard ciders, with permanent and rotating options on the menu. Fido is welcome to join you inside the tasting room or outside at a picnic table. They offer water bowls and treats upon request!

Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on a shopping trip to Pike Nurseries, a pet-friendly garden center in Marietta, GA. This nursery chain is known for providing the best selection of trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, houseplants and more. The staff can assist with all your outdoor living needs including high-quality patio furniture, grills, pottery, fountains and wild bird supplies.

Fido an play off-leash at Pitner Road Dog Park in Acworth, GA. This park offers a roughly 2-acre fenced space for large pups and a separate 1-acre area for small dogs. Each section offers shade, wooded and open areas, bench seating, water fountains and waste stations.

Big Springs Farms Pumpkin Patch in Woodstock, GA is dog friendly. Your leashed pup is welcome to join you as you search for that perfect harvest decoration. The farm has a large selection of fresh gourds, Indian corn, dried gourds, corn stalks, birdhouses, concrete pumpkins and so much more. Dogs are also welcome on the hayrides as long as it's okay with the other guests in attendance.

Two- and four-legged friends are invited to check out The Drafty Dane, a dog park and bar in Marietta, GA. Canine companions can enjoy this local attraction, which features a 20,000 sq. ft. turf area with a pup splash zone. Owners can treat themselves to a craft beer, specialty cocktail or creative mocktail at either the downstairs bar with access to the off-leash yard or the upstairs bar where on-leash pups are welcome. All dogs must have a membership with current vaccinations.

Bring your pet for some off-leash exercise at Lewis Park Dog Park in Marietta, GA. This fully-fenced dog park offers shade structures, benches, a canine water fountain and plenty of open space for pups to play.

Fido can play off-leash at Frank Boone Dog Park, a popular dog park in Kennesaw, GA. Located within the larger, pet-friendly Swift-Cantrell Park, the fenced dog park features a separate small dog section, canine water fountains, a dog wash station, waste receptacles and benches. Please remember to leash Fido outside of the dog park.

Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the pet-friendly walking trails at Leita Thompson Memorial Park in Roswell, GA. The trails meander through woods and over streams so you and Fido can enjoy nature together. Fishing is permitted at the park, and there is an off-leash dog park available as well.

Leashed dogs can join you at the pet-friendly Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market in Roswell, GA. Bring Fido along to peruse the vendor stalls selling a range of local crafts, farm-fresh produce and more. This seasonal market runs from mid-April through late October on Saturdays.

Halcyon is a mixed-use development on 135 acres in Alpharetta, GA. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you to at various shops and restaurants on the property. Events held on The Green are dog-friendly as well. There are several restaurants to choose from, a brewery, and a selection of retailers. There is a store that caters to pooches along with a full-service dog daycare and spa. Big Creek Greenway is close by and offers a 1.5 mile paved trail where you can take a relaxing stroll with Fido.

Olde Rope Mill Park in Woodstock, GA offers trails and picnic areas for you and Fido to enjoy. Bring your leashed pup for a hike at this beautiful, pet-friendly wooded park. The Little River runs through this recreation area making it a great destination for fishing and canoeing. Additional park amenities include benches, a rock pavilion and public restrooms.