Two Paws Up For These Dog-Friendly Grand Rapids Destinations
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Adventure With Your Four-Legged Friend in West Michigan
There is a particular enthusiasm that comes when you first get a dog. It is hard not to toss them in the car and take them everywhere. It’s not only fun for you as an excited dog owner, but it’s great for your pet to socialize with other dogs, too!
Whether you’re tossing a ball, strolling a riverside trail or bribing your pup with a pup cup while you sip something stronger, there’s no shortage of spots. GR has oodles of parks, some even getting upgrades.
Here we have gathered up some of our top picks for dog parks, beaches, regular parks, and businesses that will happily welcome both two and four-legged locals.
Nothing to Bark About – A Few Tips for Playing Nice in Public
While there are a plethora places you can bring your dog, it’s important to remember some general guidelines for being out with your dog. Here are a few etiquette tips for being in public spaces with your pooch:
- Most parks and businesses require your dog to be on a 6 foot leash. Please respect this rule even if you think no one will know or care.
- Always clean up after your dog! Always!
- Be sure to ask before you pet another dog.
- Bring treats and a collapsible water dish if you’re going to be out for awhile. Reinforce good behavior when you notice it. Also, just because a place is dog-friendly doesn’t always mean they’ll have a water bowl available.
- Only take a healthy dog out in public. Just as humans can pass germs around, so can dogs.
- Read and follow the guidelines for dog parks. They are largely similar, but it’s always better when everyone plays by the same rules.
Our Favorite Spots to Hangout with a Dog Around Grand Rapids
Grab your favorite pup and check out these dog-friendly destinations.
West Michigan and Grand Rapids Dog Parks
Hillcrest Dog Park | 1415 Lyon St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Grand Ravines Dog Park | 3991 Fillmore St, Jenison, MI 49428
Shaggy Pines Dog Park (requires membership) | 3895 Cherry Ln Ave SE, Ada, MI 49301
Quincy Park Dog Park | 4260 144th Ave, Holland, MI 49424
Helder Park Dog Park | 3751 104th Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464
Wyoming Dog Park | 1414 Nagel Ave SW, Wyoming, MI 49509
Covell Dog Park | 501 Covell Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, US, 49504
Other Area Parks that People With Dogs Just Love
Aman Park | 0 -1859 Lake Michigan Dr, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
Provin Trails Park | 2900 4 Mile Rd, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Seidman Park | 8155 Conservation St NE, Ada, MI 49301
Dog-Friendly Beaches
Kirk Park Beach | 9791 Lakeshore Drive N, West Olive, MI 49460
Grand Haven City Beach (special hours for dogs) | S Harbor Dr, Grand Haven, MI 49417
Kruse Park | 3205 W Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, MI 49441
Local Business That Love and Welcome Dogs
(Restaurants may be dog-friendly just on the patio or outdoor space, so please be respectful or call to verify where your dog is allowed on the premises.)
Books & Mortar | 955 Cherry Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Frosty Boy | 1757 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Furniture City Creamery | 958 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Outside Coffee Co | 734 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
The Garage Bar | 819 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
City Built Brewing Company | 820 Monroe Ave NW STE 155, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Pursuit Gift Shop | 496 Ada Dr SE #106, Ada, MI 49301
Other Dog Friendly Businesses in Grand Rapids
Most Pet stores including Chow Hound and Fido and Stitch.
Sit and Stay
Grand Rapids is dog friendly. From tail-wagging park days to patio hangs where no one bats an eye at a water bowl under the table, our city fully understands that if the dog’s happy, everyone’s happy.
So leash up, grab the poop bags, and let your social calendar revolve around the one friend who is always excited to see you.
Did we miss your pup friendly favorite spot? Let us know in the comments and we will add it to the list.
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