Dog-Friendly Activities in Lockport, NY

The Erie Canalway 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 Lockport! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Erie Canalway 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.

Como Lake Bark Park is an off-leash dog park located at Como Lake Park in Lancaster, NY. Fido can enjoy exploring and running with friends in two separate fenced areas for large and small dogs. A parking lot and restroom are available right in front of the dog park entrance. Please note that the park has a seasonal closure from March 15 to May 15 to protect the turf. Check their website for further details, park rules and upcoming events.

Barkology is Buffalo’s first dog park and bar venue. Whatever the weather outside, “stop, sit and sip” with your best friend at this beautiful new facility. The venue includes a fenced dog park inside for drizzly days and an outdoor area for fun in the sun. Grab a beer, cocktail or glass of wine from the bar and watch your pooch in her element - with a bucket full of tennis balls. Daily, monthly, and annual passes are available.

Bring Fido to The Paw Park in East Amherst, NY, with separate fenced areas for small and large dogs. The Paw Park is a non-profit organization funded entirely on donations. Dogs must be licensed, vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and must wear a visible license tag while playing at this off-leash park.

Amherst State Park welcomes leashed dogs to hike the trails with you in Williamsville, NY. This pet-friendly park is situated on 77 acres of state-owned land and 3-acres of town-owned land, with the highlight of the park being Ellicott Creek. Enjoy this scenic area with Fido, but please remember to clean up after your pets during your visit.

The pet-friendly Bird Island Pier in Buffalo, NY, is a scenic 2.2-mile pathway extending from Unity Island, perfect for a walk with your pup. Starting at Freedom Park, the pier offers stunning views of the Niagara River, Lake Erie, the Peace Bridge, and the Buffalo skyline, with Canada visible across the water.

Pet owners love to bring their four-legged friends to Ellicott Island Bark Park. Located on the Tonawanda Creek section of the Erie Canal in North Tonawanda, NY, this off-leash dog park is unique in that it's not fenced; instead, it is surrounded by water, with access via a footbridge with double gates. Park amenities include a dog beach, open and shaded areas, trails, and a free library station for human visitors. Volunteers provide bowls and fresh water.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners at the pet-friendly Royalton Ravine Park in Gasport, NY. This town recreation area features a range of amenities for two- and four-legged friends, including hiking trails, a suspension bridge, and picnic areas. They also have a disc golf course.

Located in Buffalo, NY, The Barkyard at LaSalle Park is a dog park that offers an ideal setting for off-leash fun. This fenced area provides a safe and enjoyable space for your pet to play, with the added convenience of a separate small dog area and readily available drinking water.

Leashed dogs are welcome on to join you for a stroll on the pet-friendly walking paths at Wilkeson Pointe Park in Buffalo, NY. Bathrooms, water fountains, tables, kayak and bike rentals, and a beer garden that serves food are also available.

Wilson Dog Park is located within Calvin E. Krueger Park in Wilson, NY. Fido can run off leash at this fenced in park. There are two sections of the dog park, one for smaller dogs and another for bigger dogs to play.

BlackBird Cider Works has two pet-friendly patios with a great view of their orchards in Barker, NY. Relax with Fido outside, and treat him to his own bowl of water while you sip on their handcrafted cider at this popular tasting room and production facility.

Western New York Welcome Center, off Exit 19 off I-190, has a fenced-in dog park area where your dog can use the bathroom off-leash. The grounds surrounding the Welcome Center include a pet relief area, children's play area with a Great Lakes shipwreck theme, an I LOVE NY sculpture, electric vehicle charging stations, a motorcycle shelter, and parking spaces for cars, buses/RVs, and trucks.

Buckhorn Island State Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Grand Island, NY. You and your leashed pup can hike, bike and cross-country ski the park's trails. Fishing, canoeing and kayaking are also popular activities. You can bring a maximum of two pets and they must remain on a six-foot or shorter leash throughout your entire visit. Proof of a current rabies vaccination must be present. Pets aren't permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches. Please clean up after Fido.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on a top-rated, pet-friendly US Ghost Adventures tour in Buffalo, NY, offered year-round. Stroll 1 mile with expert local guides through the city’s most haunted spots, including the Ellicott Square Building, the Guaranty Building, the Old Erie County Hall, and the Buffalo City Hall. Note that pets are permitted outdoors only.

Golden Hill State Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Barker, NY. Bring your dog along to enjoy camping, fishing, boating, shoreline hiking, picnicking, nature walks and views of the historic lighthouse. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after.

Niagara River Parkway is a historic pet-friendly road in Ontario, CA. This 34-mile stretch runs parallel to the Niagara River from Fort Erie in the south to Niagara on the Lake in the north. Leashed dogs are welcome at viewing points along the way.

Leashes pups are welcome at Wilson-Tuscarora State Park, a dog-friendly recreation area in Wilson, NY. Hiking, fishing, boating and picnicking are popular activities here. A maximum of two pets can join you at this park, and they must be supervised and on a six-foot or shorter leash throughout their visit. Pets aren’t permitted in buildings, playgrounds, golf courses, boardwalks, pools, spray grounds or guarded beaches. Please clean up after Fido.

Beaver Island State Park is a dog-friendly recreation site in Grand Island, NY. You and Fido can enjoy hiking the area's trails, kayaking, fishing, picnicking and more. You may bring a maximum of two pets with you to this location, and all pets must be on a six-foot or shorter leash and supervised at all times. Please have proof of rabies vaccination available if requested by staff. Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or the sand beaches. Please clean up after your pup.

Bark Park at Black Rock Canal Park in Buffalo, NY invites Fido to enjoy some off-leash play with other canines. Located alongside the Niagara River, this space contains two small, enclosed play areas with a pea gravel surface.