Dog-friendly places in Baton Rouge

Named one of the most pet-friendly cities, Baton Rouge is home to many hotels, restaurants, bars and attractions that welcome furry friends with open arms. This city knows pets are part of the family, so when you travel to Baton Rouge, be sure to bring them along!

With more than 30 parks and outdoor green spaces—even a café where you can get puppy gelato—Baton Rouge is excited to have your pets in town. Many restaurants offer fun patio dining with water bowls, leash hooks, treats and happy hours specifically for pup parents! Even if your pet is the “goodest” boy or girl, most places require leashes, so be sure to check before heading out.

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Atlas at the Raising Cane’s Dog Park at City-Brooks Community Park

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Dog Parks

Take advantage of the cooler temperatures in the morning by starting your day off with a trip to the dog park. Head to one of the many dog parks throughout the city for your pup to have a great time running around off-leash and making new friends:

Burbank Dog Park

This dog park is a pup's dream playground. It features two separate areas–one for large dogs and one for small dogs under 16", vast fields to roam, obstacle/agility courses and a pond for swimming and splashing. Your doggo can even usually find a mud hole or two to roll around in, but don't worry, this dog park also has a convenient washing station!

MORE DOG PARKS IN BATON ROUGE:

Sully at Burbank Dog Park

Mr. Zeus at Burbank Dog Park (via @dogsofbrecburbank)

Dog-Friendly Trails and Best Places for a Walk

Explore the trails and parks of Baton Rouge by paw or peruse the Downtown and Mid City streets with your pet. Pets are welcomed at these community green spaces and attractions:

LSU Lakes

A popular spot for active groups and their pets is a day at the LSU Lakes. Begin at Milford Wampold Memorial Park and enjoy the grassy area by relaxing with your pup or playing fetch. Take them for a walk or jog along the path surrounding the lakes. Let them swim or dig in the sand at the Baton Rouge Beach or ride with you as you paddle in a canoe or kayak.

Asher at the LSU Lakes

LSU Lakes dog albus
Albus at the LSU Lakes

LSU Lakes Dog-Friendly
Cooper at the LSU Lakes

LOUISIANA STATE CAPITOL

Aside from being known as the tallest state capitol building in the country, the Louisiana State Capitol is also known as Louisiana's Top Pet-Friendly Attraction and featured on the national Ultimate Pet-Friendly Road Trip! Leashed dogs can accompany you throughout the landscaped grounds, walking paths and historic points of interest but are not allowed in the building.

Otto at the State Capitol

Gus at the State Capitol

More Pet-Friendly Destinations

Koda at the LSU Parade Grounds

Asher at Tunica Hills

Downtown Baton Rouge Dog Friendly
Tucker in Downtown Baton Rouge

Asher at the Rural Life Museum

Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Bars

After working up an appetite, head over to a pet-friendly restaurant and cool down with a local craft beer or cocktail and a tasty meal. These restaurants and bars offer outside seating and usually provide water and leash hooks for four-legged friends: