If you’re in Orlando and looking for the perfect day out with your dog, Rover has you covered. We talked to our community of dog people in Orlando to get their recommendations for the best dog-friendly activities their city has to offer. This complete route includes a fabulous dog walk, dog bakery, dog-friendly park and two dog-friendly restaurants. Your dog is ready for this! Read on for all the details you need.
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Total Distance: .7 miles / 15 minutes total walking time
(Bonus: Total distance around Lake Eola is .9 miles)
Start your day in Orlando with a delicious brunch at Dexter’s Thornton Park. Then head out to pick up a dog treat at Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming by heading west of East Washington Street until you reach your next destination on the right hand side.
Next, work off the treats along the path at Lake Eola Park by continuing west on E Washington until you reach the entrance of the park.
Continue on the route along the lake until you reach Relax Grill, your next destination, where you and your dog can enjoy beautiful views of Lake Eola.
Dog's Day Out: Orlando
Dexter’s Thornton Park
Address: 808 E Washington St, Orlando, FL, US, 32801
Dexter’s offers a fun, relaxed and dog-friendly atmosphere with a contemporary American menu and a daily cafe menu full of local, seasonal flavors and ingredients. Dogs are invited to join their humans to dine on the patio.
Contact Info: (407) 648-2777
Hours:
- Mon-Wed: 7am-10pm
- Thurs-Fri: 7am-1am
- Sat: 11am-1am
- Sun: 10am-10pm
Why we love it:
Known for their brunch, Dexter’s is a great place to fuel up before heading out for the day.
Dexter’s is extremely dog friendly and accommodating to every dog’s needs, including lots of pets and unlimited water refills.
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
Address: 701 E Washington St, Orlando, FL 32801
Woof Gang Bakery is the leading specialty retailer of pet food, pet supplies and professional pet grooming in North America.
Contact Info: (407) 648-9663
Hours:
- Mon-Sat: 9am-7pm
- Sun: 10am-6pm
Why we love it:
Woof Gang is the perfect pit stop to grab a quick treat for your furry family member. Gourmet cookies, a bone or some new toys – they’ve got it all!
Lake Eola Park
Address: 512 E Washington St, Orlando, FL 32801
Lake Eola Park is a public park located downtown, with Lake Eola at its heart. Also located there is the Walt Disney Amphitheater, which hosts many community events and various performances year round.
Contact Info: (407) 246-4484
Hours:
- Daily, 6am-12am
Why we love it:
Lake Eola is the perfect place to spend time with your furry family member. Whether picnicking amongst the beautiful flower beds and enjoying the sweeping views of the Orlando skyline or walking the .9 mile loop around the lake, Lake Eola is a relaxing and enjoyable location for friends and family.
Relax Grill
Address: 211 Eola Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32801
A casual lakeside grill with all-patio seating and a covered bar serving up delicious Mediterranean & American eats. Enjoy the weekday happy hour menu while you watch the sunset over Lake Eola.
Contact Info: (407) 425-8440
Hours:
- Sun-Wed: 11:30am-9:30pm
- Thurs-Sat: 11:30am-10:30pm
Why we love it:
In addition to the beautiful views of Lake Eola, Relax Grill offers 5,000 square feet of dog-friendly outdoor dining space making this is perfect final destination for your outing.
More Dog-Friendly Activities in Orlando
You’ve taken the walk, but are hungry for more dog-friendly activities in Orlando. We’ve got you covered with our picks for dog-friendly restaurants, dog parks and more in Orlando and the surrounding Florida area.
