Dog-Friendly Activities in Independence, OR

Your pet will love the chance to run and play off leash at Minto-Brown Island Park in Salem, OR. The park features a 30-acre, designated area for dogs but be careful as it's not fenced. The park also has 29 miles of walking and biking trails.

A popular gateway to the McDonald Forest, Peavy Arboretum in Corvallis, OR is dog friendly The Arboretum provides a variety of outdoor recreation and educational opportunities. Dogs are welcome on the trails as long as they are under vocal command or on-leash. Dog owners must clean up after their pets.

Located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, Ankeny Vineyard is a dog-friendly spot to swirl, sniff, and sip a glass of wine alongside your furry friend in Salem, OR. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on its outdoor patio. Ankeny offers small, hand-crafted batches of wine, available throughout the week.

Salem, OR is home to Wild Things Games. This pet-friendly shop and neighborhood hangout welcomes dogs to visit with their owners. Game lovers can stop in to play a game at one of the tables or drop by to purchase a new board game, card game or tabletop game.

Central Bark is an off-leash dog park in Dallas, OR. It is fully fenced and includes separate areas for small & large dogs, double-gated entry, picnic tables, water access, and waste stations.

2 Towns Ciderhouse in Corvallis, OR, is a 21+ taproom offering 22 rotating taps of craft cider, rare bottles and taproom-only releases. Guests can enjoy customizable tasting flights, a snack menu and knowledgeable staff. Dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly outdoor patio, making it a great spot for cider lovers with pups in tow.

Keizer Rapids Park is Keizer, OR's largest park, consisting of 148 acres. The pet-friendly park includes an amphitheater, trails, picnic areas, camping areas, a disc golf course, and even an on site dog park! Bring Fido out for a whole day of fun outside.

OSU McDonald and Dunn Research Forests is a dog-friendly park and forest in Corvallis, OR. These research forests are over 11,000 acres of living laboratories for the students and professors of Oregon State University. Dogs are welcome to join you at the forest, however you must be able to control your pets by using voice command or a leash, and all pet waste must be cleaned up and taken off property.

Orchard Heights Park in Salem, OR features a designated space for dogs to play off leash. It is grass covered with shady trees, but keep in mind that it is not fenced. Remember to bring water and waste bags for your pup.

Woodland Meadow Park features a designated off leash area for dogs in Corvallis, OR. Bring Fido out for a walk, run, game of fetch, or a picnic off leash in the eastern fields of the park. There are wide-open spaces, walking trails, picnic tables, and wildflower-filled meadows.

Keizer, OR's Keizer Rapids Park includes a dog park for Fido to run, play, and socialize with other pups! There are separate spaces for small and large dogs with double-gated entry, shelters, picnic tables, water fountains, and waste stations.

Left Coast Estate is a family-owned and winery and vineyard in Rickreall, OR that specializes in sustainable, all-estate wines. Bring Fido to relax and enjoy a glass of wine at an outdoor table on the cafe patio, or bring a blanket and picnic on the lawn. You can purchase bottles or wine by the glass and to-go food from the host station. No flights are available for the lawn. Reservations for the cafe are strongly encouraged. Dogs are not permitted to enter the tasting room, and they should remain leashed at all times.

Riverfront Park is a premier urban spot in Salem, OR. Your leashed pup is welcome to tag along as you explore this pet-friendly area. The 26-acre parkland offers walking trails, pavilions, a grass field and a boat dock for you and your furry friend to make memories together.

Fido is welcome to join you when exploring 1,300 acres of woodland, wetland, rolling meadows and working farmland at Willamette Mission State Park in Gervais, OR. Located just north of Salem, the park offers 15 miles of scenic trails that are popular with hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers. While there is a designated off-leash area where your pup can roam freely, dogs must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under physical control at all other times. Be aware that some trails may be flooded or closed during heavy rainstorms.

The dog park is located at the north end of Timber Linn Park, south of Dogwood Avenue and the Linn County Expo Center. It features 2.3 acres of fenced open space, separate areas for small and large dogs, drinking water station for dogs and their humans in each area, dog waste bag dispensers, trash receptacles, and ample shade.

Deluxe Brewing Company is a pet-friendly brewery and distillery in Albany, OR. Leashed dogs are welcome inside the taproom, which features a full-size shuffleboard, or at a table on their outdoor patio. Enjoy their selection of handcrafted lagers and ales. Their Deluxe Food Cart is open on select days, and they also have an assortment of to-go menus from local restaurants.

Common Fields is a taproom and food truck pod focused on sustainability and locally-sourced products in Corvallis, OR. This pet-friendly attraction allows leashed dogs on the outside patio, which features heated seats and rain cover. You will find local beers on tap, as well as canned ciders, meads and wine. Please see their website for more information on the food truck schedule.

The pet-friendly Maud Williamson State Recreation Site in Salem, OR, sits on the cultivated farmland of the Willamette Valley, surrounded by second-growth Douglas fir trees. Visitors and their leashed dogs can explore the property of a historic farmhouse and enjoy picnics in the covered shelter while admiring wildflowers in the spring.

Vitae Springs Vineyard and Winery is a historic dog-friendly old-vine vineyard in the hills of Salem, OR. The vineyard has a strict "dogs welcome" policy, and you may even be greeted by one of the pups on the payroll. Leashed dogs are welcome in the tasting barn while you enjoy a boutique tasting experience along with snacks and provisions.

'Paint Like Bob Ross in Two Hours' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Janet. Your well-behaved pooch is welcome to sit alongside you at this workshop where you will learn the step-by-step process of the Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet Technique for oil painting. All materials are provided including paints, canvas and use of brushes and aprons. You'll complete a painting and take it home that day. Aprons are provided but please dress in clothes you don't mind getting messy. The experience lasts 2 hours and can accommodate up to 10 guests ages 6 and up. No experience required. Rates start at $35 per person.