Dog-Friendly Activities in Eldersburg, MD

If you love your flowers and gardens and you love Fido, this is the place for you. The pet-friendly Cylburn Arboretum in Baltimore, MD has 207 acres of walking trails, grass pastures, many gardens, a mini museum and a greenhouse. Leashed dogs are welcome throughout the arboretum. Humans must clean up after their canine companions.

Linganore Winecellars is a dog-friendly vineyard and winery in Mount Airy, MD. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio. On the weekends you'll find food trucks and live music. Dog Days are hosted on Thursdays during the spring and summer. The 230-acre property even has a fenced dog park.

Bring your pet to Worthington Dog Park for some off-leash fun at this 2.7-acre fenced area in Ellicott City, MD. A permit is required for use, and park closures may occur due to rain, snow or muddy conditions. Also note that water features are shut off during colder months from November to April, so remember to pack some water for Fido.

Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners at Liquidity Aleworks in Mount Airy, MD. This local microbrewery features pet-friendly seating both inside the taproom and outside at an umbrella-shaded table on the fenced patio. The menu features an array of drink options, from lagers and IPAs to ales and ciders. Check out the website or social media for information on visiting food trucks.

Bring Fido to hike the pet-friendly trails at Hashawha Environmental Center in Westminster, MD. This 320-acre park includes 5 miles of multi-use trails for leashed pets to enjoy. The scenic grounds are home to Lake Hashawha and an abundance of wildlife.

Pet-friendly Black Flag Brewing is the first production brewery and taproom in Columbia, MD featuring 16 taplines. This pet-friendly brewery is a popular hangout spot where leashed dogs are welcome to join you at a table, but please note that they're not permitted at the bar seating. Food trucks are available on certain days of the week.

Let Fido sniff out your new favorite wine at Serpent Ridge Vineyard, a dog-friendly winery located in Westminster, MD that allows four-legged patrons at outside tables. Try their hand-crafted wine in a glass, as part of a flight or by the bottle. The tasting room offers charcuterie and often hosts local food truck vendors.

The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School is a dog-friendly attraction in Ashton-Sandy Spring, MD. Leashed dogs are welcome to walk around the grounds with you through the ropes course area. Enjoy watching visitors as they ride the zip lines and tackle the overhead ropes course through a canopy of trees.

The Patuxent Branch 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 Columbia! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Patuxent Branch 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.

Your dog will go wild for BARC Park at Hannah More Park in Reisterstown, MD. This fenced, off-leash dog park includes separate areas for small and large pets. An annual fee is required, so be sure to check the city website prior to visiting with Fido.

Saints Row Brewing is a family-owned and operated artisanal craft brewery located in Gaithersburg, MD. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you inside this pet-friendly brewery, or at a picnic table on the outdoor patio, while you sample some beers on tap, including Elementary and Neo Space Ghost. They also host a rotating selection of food trucks.

Loan Oak Farm Brewing Company in Olney, MD is dog friendly. Bring your leashed pup along to sit with you at one of the outdoor tables available to two- and four-legged visitors. Their brew menu features lagers, seasonals, IPAs, sours, hard seltzers and sodas. Dogs are allowed anywhere except the main taproom and inside the tents, and owners must clean up after their pets.

Members can bring their canine companions to South Carroll Dog Park, located at South Carroll Senior & Community Center in Sykesville, MD. This is a spacious park within the community where Fido can run, play and socialize. Volunteers ensure the park is well-kept and a water fountain has been installed to hydrate active pets. Membership is required so please follow directions on the website before your visit.

Rockville pooches will love the chance to play at this residents-only fenced Rockville Dog Park at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park in King Farm. It's a great place to get some off-leash exercise. Water fountains, a Mutt Mitt™ Station, benches, and picnic tables are also available. The park is locked and restricted to Rockville residents only whose dog(s) are licensed with the City of Rockville.

The Ivy Bookshop is a dog-friendly bookstore in Baltimore, MD, where Fido is welcome on a leash both inside to shop and outside in the garden area. The shop is housed in a converted 19th-century building and has three acres of beautiful gardens to explore, or rest and read a book! Guests are also welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in the outdoor areas.

Bring Fido for some off-leash play at the dog park at Ridge Road Recreational Park in Germantown, MD. This Montgomery County park is a popular meeting spot and exercise area for local dog owners and their canine friends. The dog park is approximately a half acre in size and is enclosed with a 6-foot chain link fence.

Heavy Seas Beer is a pet-friendly brewery in Halethorpe, MD. Enjoy a tour of the brewery or just sit and sample some of their best brews in the taproom with your pooch by your side. Be sure to check out their website for a list of upcoming events.

Bring your pup along to the pet-friendly Linganore Winecellars in Mount Airy, MD. This property is over 230 acres of countryside and produces over 30 types of wine. They offer private tastings and tours via reservation. You and Fido are also welcome to purchase a bottle and enjoy the outdoor space. Check their social media for events like live music and food trucks on the weekends.

Sit beside your four-legged companion at one of the outdoor tables at the dog-friendly Waredaca Brewing Company in Laytonsville, MD. This local hangout is a great spot to unwind with Fido on a weekday evening or weekend afternoon. Their menu features beverages like Shiloh Belgian Blonde and Beecher IPA. For visitors who are feeling snakish, check out the small menu that offers charcuterie boards, hummus plates, craft jerky and more.

Bring Fido to the pet-friendly Rio in Gaithersburg, MD, a waterfront attraction that features paddleboats and a walking trail around Washingtonian Lake. The surrounding shopping center offers restaurants, stores, and a movie theater. Leashed dogs are welcome to stroll along the lakefront, but owners should check the pet policies of businesses before entering.