Dog-Friendly Activities in Long Island, ME

All aboard this working mailboat of Casco Bay Lines in Portland, ME. You and your furry friend will be able to see the islands of Casco Bay, including Little Diamond, Great Diamond, Long, Cliff, and Chebeague, as you ride onboard the dog-friendly boat bringing mail and freight to the islands. Just make sure Fido is leashed during this unique boat tour. Ticket fees vary for people and dogs.

Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy Fort Williams Park with their humans in Cape Elizabeth, ME. Located adjacent to the famous Portland Head Light, this pet-friendly park offers more than 90 acres of space where you and your pup can enjoy a picnic, walk along the paths, explore the cliff-side loop and rocky beach, and spend a day in the great outdoors. Dogs must be leashed at all times.

Allagash Brewing Company is a dog-friendly, independent craft brewery is located in Portland, ME. They produce a variety of flagship and seasonal brews. Their signature beer is the Allagash White, a Belgian-style wheat beer. They also offer wild, sour, barrel-aged, and fermented beers. Bring Fido along on the spacious and rustic outdoor patio, which includes lots of seating, covered and uncovered.

Quarry Run Dog Park in Portland, ME, has seven acres of fenced, off-leash play space for dogs and their humans to enjoy. Inside the large fenced area is a smaller fenced area for smaller dogs to play without stress. Outside of the park, there are acres of trails to explore with your leashed dog. Bring your own water and waste bags and be aware that it can get quite muddy after rain.

Mackworth Island is a pet-friendly 100-acre state park in Falmouth, ME. It is a great place to walk dogs oceanside, taking in the sites or observing birds in the sanctuary. The island-walk circles the island and is about 1.5 miles long. Be sure to keep your pup on a leash at all times.

Bring Fido out for an afternoon at the pet-friendly Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. in Portland, ME. The round trip train ride is approximately 40 minutes long and showcases 3 miles of waterfront, including Casco Bay, lighthouses, marinas, forts, parks, and a beach. Leashed dogs are welcome on the train in Coach Class. During warmer months, open-air passenger cars are offered for unobstructed views and excellent airflow. Dogs are not allowed on the Polar Express rides.

Definitive Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery where you can enjoy beer and snacks in Portland, ME. Fido is welcome to accompany you to a picnic bench at the front of the brewery when you stop by for a drink in the afternoon or evening. They serve a wide variety of house-brewed beer; many of which are deliciously fruity and dessert-inspired, and some light snacks.

Bring Fido to the pet-friendly East End Beach at Eastern Promenade Park in Portland, ME. There's a designated area for off-leash play, giving your dog the opportunity for exercise and maybe even social time with other pups! Off-leash hours are in the summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day) before 9:00 AM and after 5:00 PM, and in the winter (Labor Day to Memorial Day) any time during park hours, 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park features pet-friendly trails for you and Fido to explore along Maine's legendary coast in Freeport. Enjoy a hike on the popular Casco Bay Trail for a relatively easy adventure offering great views. Dogs are welcome on trails but not on the beaches.

Portland Fire Engine Co. Tours is a pet-friendly attraction in Portland, ME, welcoming furry friends to join their owners for a narrated excursion. Hop aboard a vintage open-air engine and take in the city's sights, including lighthouses, museums, monuments and more. Ensure you and Fido have a spot on the 13-person tour by contacting the guide beforehand.

Black Pug Brewing Company in Brunswick, ME, welcomes Fido to join you for craft beer on their outdoor patio. Enjoy relaxing in the shade of an umbrella-covered table with your pup while sampling one of their beers on tap. This dog-friendly brewery is home to two pugs that often visit from time to time and are featured on a variety of merchandise available for purchase. They also host food trucks and events, so be sure to check out their social media for the latest details.

Bring Fido on a pet-friendly Portland Discovery Land and Sea Tour in Portland, ME. Tours include sights like the Portland Harbor, historic downtown, area lighthouses, and local wildlife (e.g., seals, osprey). Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome on both the boats and trolleys for no additional fee.

The Portland Head Light is a pet-friendly lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth, ME. Bring Fido to visit one of the most famous lighthouses in Maine to enjoy scenic views of the coast and walk the paved trails. Dogs are also welcome to explore other outdoor areas of the adjacent Fort Williams Park, as long as they're leashed.

Old Orchard Beach, ME, is a pet-friendly beach with seasonal guidelines in place. From May 15 to Labor Day, leashed dogs (12 ft max) are welcome from 5 PM to dusk (not allowed from 9 AM to 5 PM). For the rest of the year, dogs are allowed at any time, on leash or under voice and sight control. Please avoid fenced nesting areas, stay off dune grass, keep pets under control and clean up after them.

Short Sands Beach is a great place to spend the day with Fido in York, ME. Dogs are welcome at this pet-friendly destination before 8:00 am and after 6:00 pm, May 20th through September 20th. Pets must be leashed and cleaned up after during your visit.

Bug Light Park is a pet-friendly recreation area with over eight acres in South Portland, ME. Bring Fido along for a stroll or picnic near the water. Off-leash dogs are allowed as long as they are kept within 100-feet of you and under voice control. Pet waste must be bagged and properly disposed of in a trash receptacle.

The Eastern Trail (Scarborough) 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 Scarborough! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Eastern Trail (Scarborough). 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.

Royal River Park is a dog-friendly community park in Yarmouth, ME. One of Yarmouth's most beloved parks, you and your leashed dog can take the beautiful paved trail which runs the length of the park and passes three scenic waterfalls. Visitors can also enjoy picnic areas, open fields, river views, and admire a 75- to 200-year-old stand of hemlock.

Woof Play Eat is a pet-friendly dog park, restaurant, and bar in Portland, ME. This 10,000-square-foot space features climate-controlled indoor and outdoor play areas, supervised by Wooferees to keep playtime safe and fun. While dogs play, owners can enjoy craft pizza and local brews. Day, monthly, and annual memberships are available, along with doggy daycare services.

Willard Beach in South Portland, ME is a scenic, dog-friendly public beach where pups can enjoy the sand and surf during designated hours. From October 1 to April 30, dogs may be off-leash (under voice control) from 6–9 AM. Between May 1 and September 30, dogs are allowed only from 7–9 AM and 7–9 PM. Leashes must be in hand, and pet waste must be properly disposed of.