Dog-Friendly Activities in Highlands Ranch, CO

Living The Dream Brewing is a dog-friendly bar in Highlands Ranch, CO, where Fido is welcome to join you for a pint inside the taproom or at an outdoor table. All of their beers, except wheat beers and Hazy IPAs, are gluten reduced. Be sure to check their website for a list of current events.

Pets are welcome to play off that leash at Digger's at Dad Clark Park in Highlands Ranch, CO. This dog park is fully fenced, and water is available on site during irrigation season.

Rover's Run at Redstone Park is a neighborhood dog park in Highlands Ranch, CO. Fido is welcome to play off leash in the fenced-in area. The park features a large sandy area, covered tables, benches, and water for dogs. Make sure to bring water for yourself!

Fido can run, play and socialize at David A. Lorenz Regional Bark Park in Littleton, CO. This park is fenced and located within David A. Lorenz Regional Park.

Let Fido accompany you for an ice-cold beer at 3 Freaks Brewery, a dog-friendly taproom in Highlands Ranch, CO. Let your best friend sit beside you at a table on the street-facing outside patio. Cozy fire pits are lit on winter days to keep you and Fido warm and toasty. Known for producing freakishly flavorful brews, try a Belgian Dubbstep, CCR Stout, or Scottish Ale in a taster or pint sized glass, or fill a growler with your favorite freakish ale.

Your pup will love visiting Fido's Field at Foothill Park in Highlands Ranch, CO, for some off-leash play and socialization. This large, fenced dog park offers plenty of space for dogs to run and burn off some energy while making new canine friends. Water is available during irrigation season.

Bring Fido to Hound Hill Dog Park at Heritage Regional Park, located in Highlands Ranch, CO, for some off-leash playtime and socialization. This fenced dog park offers plenty of space for pups to burn off some energy and meet canine friends. Water is available during irrigation season.

Chatfield State Park Off-Leash Area in Littleton, CO, offers 70-acres of off-leash fun within Chatfield State Park. An Annual DOLA Pass or Daily DOLA Pass is required. Both are available at the Entrance Stations and the Park Office when staffed. The park offers various terrains for Fido to explore, multiple trails, and ponds for dogs to swim. Visitors should bring drinking water for pets.

Lair o’ the Bear Park in Idledale, CO, is a pet-friendly favorite of visitors and families due to its abundance of picnic tables, charcoal grills and proximity to Bear Creek for fishing. Leashed pets are welcome and the Bear Creek Trail is 12 miles roundtrip.

Castlewood Canyon State Park in Franktown, CO, is dog friendly. Several hikes range from mild to moderate here, but the 5.6-mile trail to the canyon is the most popular. And though Castlewood Canyon is less grand than the Grand Canyon, it is worth the 5-hour round-trip hike. Please note Fido is not allowed on the East Canyon Preservation Area trail.

Leashed dogs are welcome on the ridge and Triceratops Trail at Dinosaur Ridge, a pet-friendly trail in Morrison, CO. Dogs are not allowed in the gift shop or Exhibit Hall. Dinosaur Ridge features a world-famous dinosaur track site with over 300 dinosaur footprints for you and your friends and family to explore!

New Terrain Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery in Golden, CO. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on the beer garden patio. The beer menu is divided into light and refreshing, bitter and bright, malty and roasty, tart and sour, and hard seltzer options. There is one gluten-free option, several non-alcoholic beverage options, and a rotating selection of food trucks.

Park Meadows in Lone Tree, CO, is a dog-friendly destination where style, dining, and mountain-lodge vibes come together. With more than 185 shops and restaurants, this dynamic mall blends big-name brands, local flair, and standout architecture for a lively, all-day experience. Dogs should be leashed, and owners should confirm each business's pet policy before entering.

With 107 acres to roam off-leash, Cherry Creek State Park Dog Off-Leash Area (DOLA) in Aurora, CO is a paradise for dogs. Fido can explore all the new smells, make new friends, and splash in the creek all day long. Bring water for your thirsty pup and bags to clean up any messes. There is a fee to enter Cherry Creek State Park and another nominal fee to use the off-leash area. For frequent visitors, yearly passes are available. Dogs must be leashed when not in the fenced area.

West Arvada Dog Park in Colorado is a fenced park featuring over 10 acres of off-leash fun, including two separately fenced small and shy dog areas. During the warmer months agility equipment is available.

The High Line Canal Trail in Horseshoe Preserve is a 5.8 mile hike that will take about 3 hours to complete with Fido. This pet-friendly hike in Greenwood Village, CO, will actually lead you through the suburbs and passes through some expensive subdivisions. A new, larger parking lot was installed that caused Colorado Boulevard to intercept Orchard Road a block farther to the east. Be aware that this change still is not marked on most maps.

The Glendale Farm Open Space Dog Park is a fully-fenced, 17-acre off-leash area adjacent to the Glendale Farm Trail in Castle Rock, CO. This park features plenty of space for Fido to run, benches for humans, and a mini agility course. After some off-leash fun, leash your pup and enjoy the 1.6-mile Glendale Farm Trail.

Located in central Denver, CO, Cheesman Park is dog friendly and offers an open grassy space for picnics or a casual walk with Fido. Take a stroll along the crushed granite path which winds its way around the park, or engage Fido is a game of frisbee on the grass. Visitors will also find restrooms, a designated picnic area, playground, and The Pavilion at Cheesman Park.

Locavore Beer Works is a neighborhood craft brewery in Littleton, CO, known for its award-winning small-batch beers. The dog-friendly welcomes Fido inside and outside! They serve a wide range of traditional and modern styles, often with more than 30 beers on tap. Outside food is permitted and there are several eateries nearby to order take-out. Guests can also enjoy the pinball arcade, dart lanes, trivia nights, live music, comedy and other events.

Golden City Brewery is a dog-friendly brewery in Golden, CO, where Fido is welcome to join you on their extended patio for a pint. The brewery produces their famous Red and Pale Ales, along with other brews like Kolsch, IPAs, sours, stouts, and more, all available on a seasonal and availability basis. The brewery sometimes hosts food trucks but guests are also welcome to bring their own food. Check their website for a list of special events.