If you’re in Denver and looking for the perfect day out with your dog, Rover has you covered. We talked to our community of dog people in Denver 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: 2.5 miles / 51 minutes walking time
Start your day in Denver at Railyard Dog Park, which offers separate space for high and low energy dogs.
Then, head to Improper City for a bite to eat and enjoy live music if your dog is amenable! Head right on 19th Street and take your first right onto Little Raven Street. Take a right onto 20th Street, continue on past Coors Field and take a left on Blake Street until you reach Walnut Street. Here you’ll take a right and reach your next destination on the left.
Then head to the RiNo art district to explore the local neighborhood and see street art, cafes and restaurants. Take a right on Walnut Street and another right on Blake Street.
Finish the day with a brew at The Great Divide Barrel. Continue on Blake Street until you’ve reached the overpass above the train (before 36th Street on the left). Take a left on Wazee Street, then your first right on 35th where you’ll reach your next destination on the left.
Dog's Day Out: Denver
Railyard Dog Park (no website)
Address: 19th St And Bassett St, Denver, CO 80202
Railyard Dog Park is a fenced, off-leash dog park with separate areas for high energy and low energy dogs. The ground surface at this park is a soft, sandy soil rather than grass
Hours:
- Daily, 5am-11pm
Why we love it:
Great stop along any walk to ensure your furry family member is meeting new friends and getting out excess energy.
Improper City
Address: 3201 Walnut St, Denver, CO 80205
Improper City is the perfect slice of RiNo. Its 8,000-square-foot indoor space and 12,000-square-foot patio serves coffee, 36 rotating craft beers, as well as wine, cocktails, and food trucks.
Contact Info: (720) 666-0043
Hours:
- Mon-Wed: 7am-11pm
- Thurs-Friday: 7am-12am
- Sat: 9am-12am
- Sun: 9am-10pm
Why we love it:
Improper City brings together the community with a mix of local food, drinks, and live music.
The huge outdoor area allows dogs and it’s known that the dog-friendly staff will give your pup lots of love.
RiNo Art District
Address: The RiNo Art District is approximately one mile in radius. Its boundaries are I-25 to the West, 1-70 to the North, Park Avenue West and Broadway to the South and Larimer Street to the East. Brighton Blvd. is the main arterial on the West side of RiNo and Larimer, Walnut and Blake are the main streets on the East side.
Here you’ll find historic warehouses and factories that are now home to jazz bars, restaurants, brewpubs, art galleries, and working studios. A new generation of creatives makes their home here ranging from visual arts to winemaking to small-batch coffee roasting. Bright street art murals in alleys and on buildings make for the perfect backdrop for a stroll.
Hours:
- Daily, 24 hours
Why we love it:
RiNo offers a vibrant area to walk around with your furry family members and enjoy murals, unique architecture, design, etc.
Perfect for a photo opportunity to commemorate your special day out with your best pal.
The Great Divide Barrel
Address: 1812 35th St, Denver, CO 80216
Intimate, lively brewery and bar offering tastes of their own beers, growlers to go and free tours.
Contact Info: (303) 296-9460
Hours:
- Sun-Tues: 12-8pm
- Wed-Sat: 12-10pm
Why we love it:
After a long walk around the neighborhood, The Great Divide Barrel is the perfect place to end, offering several local beers that embody Denver’s craft beer scene.
Your dog is more than welcome to accompany you on the patio while you sit in the sun and celebrate a great day together.
