When it comes to dog-friendly cities, Denver ranks right up there with San Francisco, Las Vegas, and San Diego. For dog owners, perks like accessibility to dog parks, walkability, and weather are important factors when choosing a home for themselves and their furry, four-legged best friends. If you are visiting Denver for some outdoor adventure, or it is your home base in between camping trips, this city guide is for you.
Dog-Friendly Services
Woof in Boots – Training, grooming, pet taxi services, daycare… whatever your pet needs in the way of care, this place does it all.
Restaurants
For well-behaved pups, Denver has a variety of dog-friendly restaurants where you can both enjoy a good meal and a cold glass – or bowl – of water.
The Watering Bowl – This tavern even has a dog-friendly tagline: your best friend’s bar. In addition to a 7,000 square-foot, fenced-in dog park, there are two bars and two patios where you can enjoy good food and craft beer.
Stella’s – With a dog-friendly patio, live music, and art displays, Stella’s is the perfect place for you and your pet to enjoy coffee and treats by the fire pit.
Shops
From garden centers to shopping malls, Denver has a wide range of dog-friendly shops for pets and their owners.
Aspen Grove – This shopping center will keep you and your pup entertained, well fed, and in style with holiday events, farmer’s markets, and trunk shows. Plus, there’s free Wi-Fi.
City Floral – Denver’s oldest greenhouse and garden center has everything you need to decorate your home, inside and out. They even have a Children’s Corner for your two-legged babies.
Fruits of Our Spirit – This shop in downtown Parker, CO has home decor and unique gifts. According to BringFido.com, they always have a bowl of water out for thirsty pets.
Dog Parks
Denver, known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities, doesn’t skimp on space for people and their pets to share.
Glendale Farm Open Space – Located in South Denver, this park boasts 17 whopping acres of off-leash area for dogs to run and play to their hearts’ content.
Cherry Creek State Park – If your dog likes to play in the water, they’ll love spending time in the fenced-in acreage with creek access. Be sure to bring your dog-off-leash-area pass and park access pass.
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