If you’re in Cleveland and looking for the perfect day out with your dog, Rover has you covered. We talked to our community of dog people in Cleveland to get their recommendations for the best dog-friendly activities their city has to offer. This complete route includes a fabulous dog walk, dog park, and dog-friendly restaurant. Your dog is ready for this! Read on for all the details you need.
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Total Distance: .7 miles / 13 minutes of walking
Start your day in Cleveland in the historic, trendy and walkable neighborhood of Tremont. First, grab a latte from a historic home turned coffee shop at LOOP at 2180 W 11th Street. Dogs are welcome here on the patio or indoors, where you can browse a growing vinyl collection for sale.
Next up, hit local favorite Hi and Dry Bowling & Beer by heading south on 11th Street, turning left on Fairfield Avenue and continuing on to Professor Avenue. Enjoy a cold beer and game of duckpin bowling while your dog enjoys a “Chef’s Special” meal.
For your sweet tooth, next you’ll want to venture to Tremont Scoops. Head southeast on Professor Avenue and the friendly scoop shop will be on your right. You can’t miss the adorable pink dog house! You and your best friend can both enjoy a treat here with vegan options and flavors like Cookie Monster for you and peanut butter ice cream and frozen treats for your dog!
Finish the day with a stroll in the park, ice cream in hand, at the storied Lincoln Park in the heart of the Tremont neighborhood. Head northwest on Professor Ave toward College Ave and turn left on College Ave. Continue on Kenilworth and take a slight left on W 11th Street and enter the park!
LOOP-Tremont
Address: 2180 W 11th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113
LOOP TREMONT offers great coffee, art and even records for purchase. Bring your dog inside the two-story coffee house or hang out on the patio.
Contact Info: (216) 298-5096
Hours:
- Mon-Thurs: 7am-9pm
- Fri: 7am-10pm
- Sat: 8am-10pm
- Sun: 10am-6pm
Why we love it:
Their coffee is roasted in house. Some will say it has the best coffee in Cleveland!
Great place to listen to music, while you enjoy delicious espresso drinks. Peruse the vinyl collection upstairs!
Hi and Dry Bowling & Beer
Address: 2221 Professor Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113
Here, locals enjoy tasty comfort food, fun games, cold beer and a full bar. Try duckpin bowling, which uses a smaller bowling ball and a shorter lane. Located on the corner of Professor and Literary, you can enjoy drinks inspired by famous authors such as the “The Orwell” or “The Vonnegut.”
Contact Info: (216) 566-9463
Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 3pm-2am
- Sat-Sun: 11am-2am
Why we love it:
Order the “Chef’s Special” for your dog, made of roasted chicken or beef with carrots and rice.
Tremont Scoops
Address: 2362 Professor Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113
Enjoy 24 flavors of ice cream made from local ingredients, including milkshakes, sundaes, ice cream sandwiches, chocolate-covered bananas – and even dog treats! Vegan, lactose-free and gluten free options along with dog treats make it a spot for everyone. Cute paintings of dogs and cats inside will let you know you’re at a dog lovers’ spot!
Contact Info: (216) 781-0352
Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 4pm-11pm
- Sat: 12pm-11pm
- Sun: 12pm-10pm
Why we love it:
They have on hand Dogsters peanut butter ice cream and other frozen dog treats!
Your dog can wait for you safely on the sidewalk with their “puppy protector” pink doghouse that locks with a key that you take with you. They offer a nearby bowl of water for all pups, too.
Lincoln Park
Address: 1200 Starkweather Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113
This tree-lined park is at the heart of the Tremont neighborhood and surrounded by historic landmarks built from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century. Home to farmer’s markets and arts and cultural festivals, dogs are welcome here, provided they are leashed.
Hours:
- Daily, 5am-12am
Why we love it:
It’s a great place to cool down under shady trees while making your way through the eateries and hot spots of Tremont.
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