🐾Paw-some Adventures in Lake County
Looking for a day (or a few?) to spend with your four-legged best friend? Lake County, OH has a variety of destinations for you and your bestie to enjoy, no matter what lifestyle you lead! Like to lounge? Relax on one of our pet-friendly outdoor patios at a local winery or distillery! Looking for a new place to walk? Stroll through dozens of parks and beaches listed below! If your pup loves to be pampered, book a grooming and shop through Barktown Willoughby’s storefront for a new collar or toy! And, don’t forget your pup-cup at Fairport Harbor Creamery!
Concord Woods Nature Park - Vanessa Purdef Photography, LLC
Parks, Shorelines & More!
Walking your dog is essential and discovering new places together is just half of the fun! Explore the outdoors in Lake County with your pet either beneath the trees or along the shores of Lake Erie.
Lake County is home to home to one of the nation’s largest arboreta, Holden Arboretum! Visit with your dog but ensure your pet remains on a leash, remain in the outdoor gardens unless you have a working, service dog, and don’t forget to pick up after your pet. Mutt Mitts are available at a few locations on site! The Lake Metroparks encourages you and your dog to visit and offers the Top 5 Dog Hikes which includes the Chagrin River Park, Veterans Park, Pete’s Pond Preserve, Gully Brook Park, and Lakeshore Reservation.
Ruff Life on the Lake
If you’re looking to grab a bite to eat, make sure to stop by Ruff Life on the Lake—Restaraunt and Wine & Beer Bar! Check out their giftshop and photo wall to grab a picture with your pet!
Other attractions to visit with your dog that are pet-friendly include the Painesville Railroad Museum, Adventure Zone, Stella’s Art Gallery and Brennan’s Fish House! Looking for a pup cup? Cool off at Fairport Harbor Creamery or the Kirtland Creamery!
Debonne Vineyards
Wineries and Distilleries
What better way to enjoy the day than a glass of wine and your faithful companion? Bring your pup along with you to the Grand River Valley wine region, located 20 miles east of Cleveland, OH. Within a 10-mile radius, you’ll find the area’s finest boutique and estate wineries, where you can sip and sample award-winning Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, and our region’s famous Ice Wine.
The Grand River Valley Wine Region is a federally designed American Viticultural Area (AVA), located within two miles of Ohio’s Grand River. The Grand River Valley was formed by retreating glaciers that carved out the Great Lakes and deposited a ridge of fertile soil ideal for the cultivation of vineyards. Slopes and valleys move air and drain water, playing a major role in the agricultural success of the plentiful grape varietals grown in the Grand River Valley. The landscape, micro-climate, rich soil, and innovative wine-making techniques combine to identify the Grand River Valley.
Not interested in a winery? Check out Seven Brothers Distillery, a locally owned artisan distillery offering hand-crafted spirits with unique flavor profiles, and enjoy their outdoor patio with your pet.
Pet-Friendly Stays
Planning a trip to Lake County? There are several popular locations throughout Lake County, that not only welcome you for your extended stay, but your dog too!
Canine Meadow Dog Park - Rick Johnson
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Dog-friendly patio and outdoor area. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.
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Dog-friendly patio. Dogs must be well-behaved and socialized. Owners are responsible for their dog’s actions and should keep them leashed at all times. Please clean up after your pet.
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Dog-friendly patio and grassy hill. Dogs must be well-behaved and socialized. Owners are responsible for their dog’s actions and should keep them leashed at all times. Please clean up after your pet.
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Pets are welcome on the patio within specified areas based upon hours and menu availability. Pets must be leashed, can not be left unattended or sit on the furniture. Owners are responsible for their behavior at all times. aggressive dogs will be removed immediately. Contact Ferrante for specific pet patio hours.
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Dog-friendly outdoor patio. Per Lake County Health Department, dogs are not permitted inside the winery where food is served. Only TRUE service dogs are allowed inside.
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Furry friends are welcome on the grassy areas of the farm. Pets will always be leashed and under the owner’s control.
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Pets are not permitted inside the tasting room and restaurant, but they are allowed on the patio.
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Laurello is pet friendly. Dogs must be on a leash on the patio and grassy area. Well-behaved pets only please, continued barking or misbehavior will result in the guest being politely asked to leave. Service dogs are allowed indoors with proper documentation.
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Dog-friendly on the outside patio. Dogs must be leashed and cannot continually bark.
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Well-behaved dogs are welcome in outdoor areas.
Are you interested in joining our list of dog-friendly locations in Lake County, OH? Email elyse@tourlakecounty.com to learn more about how to partner with the Lake County Ohio Visitors Bureau.