Dog-Friendly Activities in The Colony, TX

Grrrowler's Tap Room & Beer Garden is located at The Shacks Dining & Dog Park in The Colony, TX. Sharing a large open-air patio with five neighboring restaurants, this pet-friendly establishment offers 26 seasonal and local draft brews, four wines on tap, and packaged beer and wine. Enjoy some drinks at a table on the outdoor deck, and, best of all, Fido can enjoy some playtime in the fenced dog park.

Scheels is a dog-friendly store in The Colony, TX. They sell outdoor goods for men, women and children. They also sell products for pups. Leashed pups are welcome to join their owners inside to help them make their selection.

The pet-friendly Barney Smith's Toilet Seat Art Museum is located inside the Truck Yard in The Colony, TX. Fido is welcome to join you inside as you look at over 1400 pieces of art made from toilet seats.

Grandscape is a dog-friendly walkable outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment destination in The Colony, TX. The complex features dozens of restaurants, bars, and boutique shops, along with live events and attractions. Pets are welcome but must be leashed and under control at all times, and owners are required to clean up after them. Guests should verify individual pet policies before entering individual businesses.

Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods in The Colony, TX, is pet friendly. This family-owned liquor store chain allows dogs to join their owners inside. They sell wines, beer, liquor, seltzers and more.

The Katy Trail (Dallas) 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 dog-friendly "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Dallas! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Katy Trail (Dallas). 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.

Half Price Books in Dallas, TX, is a large bookstore that carries new and used novels. You can browse the many aisles of this pet-friendly shop alongside Fido. They also have areas inside where you can sit beside your pup and unwind.

The pet-friendly beer garden and taproom at Hop and Sting Brewing Co. in Grapevine, TX, is a hit among local dog owners who love craft beer. They brew high-quality, small-batch craft ales and lagers available on draft and in cans to take home with you. Your pup might even make a new friend at the brewery. Dixon has been accompanying one of the brewers, Brian, into work ever since he was rescued.

Dogs are welcome to join their owners at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, a pet-friendly area in Plano, TX. This 200-acre park features vast areas of natural beauty for walking, jogging, hiking, orienteering and other outdoor activities. One of the best spots in the park is the observation tower, offering you a lovely view of the city itself.

Town Square is a pet-friendly destination in Grapevine, TX. Your leashed pup is welcome to tag along for a day of exploring. Downtown features a grassy area with benches and a gazebo that shops and restaurants surround. Please ask the business owners if they're dog-friendly before entering.

Cross Timbers Winery is located in the Historic Brock Family farmhouse in Grapevine, TX. Bring Fido to their pet-friendly patio, where you can savor local wines by the glass, bottle or through tastings. Enhance the experience by pairing your preferred red, white, or blush wine with their enticing charcuterie board or delicious salmon cream cheese pinwheels.

Freedom Dog Park in Trophy Club, TX, is an 8.3-acre off-leash park for residents only. It features separate areas for small and large dogs, agility and training zones, water fountains, shaded pavilions, and wooded spaces.

Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve is a pet-friendly park in Plano, TX. This 800-acre area has a variety of trails you can enjoy with your pup. You can also enjoy views of the lake and the shaded pavilion.

Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center in Denton, TX, is pet friendly. This gateway to more than 2,900 acres of bottomland hardwood forest, upland prairie, and diverse aquatic habitats invites leashed dogs to visit with their owners. Fido can join you in enjoying more than ten miles of family-friendly hiking trails through diverse habitats. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess left behind to preserve the cleanliness of the natural area.

The Dog Park at Bonnie Wenk is a great place for Fido to run and play in McKinney, TX. This fenced, 2-acre park features a splash pad and separate areas for small and large dogs. There is also a shaded pavilion for your convenience.

Hound Mound Dog Park in Flower Mound, TX, features several large fenced-in areas for dog owners to bring their canines to play and socialize. The park has separate areas for small and large dogs, and amenities include natural shade, hybrid Bermuda turf, irrigation, seating areas with water fountains, trash receptacles, pet waste stations, landscaping, and 40 parking spaces. The park is closed on Wednesdays for maintenance.

Frisco Fresh Market is a dog-friendly farmers market in Frisco, TX. Fido is welcome to join you at this venue that is open every weekend, year-round, rain or shine. Buy fresh produce, listen to live music, and attend a variety of family-friendly events.

Ray Roberts Lake State Park welcomes dogs to join their humans for camping, hiking, geocaching, backpacking or fishing in Pilot Point, TX. For canines who like to hike, the pet-friendly 20-mile multiuse Greenbelt Corridor runs from the Ray Roberts Dam to Lake Lewisville along the Elm Fork Branch of the Trinity River.

Towne Lake Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in McKinney, TX, where two- and four-legged friends can enjoy quality time together outdoors. Leashed pups can join their owners along one of the walking trails, which include a doggy water fountain. Other amenities include a lake with a fishing pier, paddleboat rentals, a playground, sports fields and more.

Bass Pro Shops is a pet-friendly retailer in Grapevine, TX. Bring Fido inside as you explore their diverse selection of hunting, fishing, camping and more. Bass Pro Shops caters to outdoor enthusiasts, offering everything from top-notch gear to expert advice. While you indulge in your shopping spree, remember to keep your loyal pup on a leash.