If you’re in Pittsburgh and looking for the perfect day out with your dog, Rover has you covered. We talked to our community of dog people in the Steel City 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.
For more dog adventures, check out our dog-friendly guides to cities across the country.
Total Distance: 1.1 miles / 23 minutes of walking
In Pittsburgh, you can start your adventure with dog-friendly patio dining at Grille 36, owned and operated by former Pittsburgh Steelers star running back Jerome Bettis, aka “The Bus,” located in the shadow of the Steelers’ home field, Heinz Stadium.
After you wrap up with a light lunch or happy hour, take your pup on a tour around PNC Park, another home to one of Pittsburgh’s famed sports teams, the Pittsburgh Pirates. Take N Shore Dr to Mazeroski Way, head left and walk around the park. Wrap up the day at Point State Park, where the Alleghany and Monongahela rivers meet to form the Ohio River. You’ll take Mazeroski Way to General Robinson Street, turn right, then make another right onto Federal. There you can cross the famed Roberto Clemente Bridge into Downtown Pittsburgh.
Once you cross the bridge, turn right onto Fort Duquesne Blvd and finish your walk at the park.
Dog's Day Out: Pittsburgh
Jerome Bettis’ Grille 36
Address: 393 N Shore Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Grille 36 is known for its seafood, steaks and happy hour specials, and it features dog-friendly patio dining.
Contact Info: (412) 224-6287
Hours:
- Sun-Thurs: 11am-11pm
- Fri-Sat: 11am-12am
Why we love it:
Classic pierogies and a dog-friendly atmosphere!
PNC Park
Address: 115 Federal St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Take your pup around PNC Park, another home to another one of Pittsburgh’s famed sports teams, the Pittsburgh Pirates. While dogs aren’t admitted to baseball games unless it’s one of their official “Pup Nights”, it makes for a fun photo backdrop!
Contact Info: (412) 321-2827
Hours:
- Daily, 24 hours (since you’re not entering the park!)
Why we love it:
This city landmark is located right on the Allegheny with beautiful views even from the outside! If you’re a big baseball fan, snap a pic of your pup in front of the Bill Maseroski statue.
Point State Park
Address: 601 Commonwealth Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
A 36-acre park at the intersection of three rivers featuring boating, hiking, biking & the Fort Pitt Museum. Dogs must be on a leash.
Contact Info: (412) 565-2850
Hours
- Seasonal, parking available 6am-11pm
Why we love it:
Enjoy the music, weather, art to purchase, food vendors, and people watching.
More Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Activities in Pittsburgh
You’ve taken the walk, but are hungry for more dog-friendly activities in Pittsburgh. We’ve got you covered with our picks for dog parks in and around Steel City.
