We love our canine companions. They make our lives full. They are our contant companions and honestly? Dogs love us at every moment of the day. Even when we don’t love ourselves. That’s why it’s always sad to leave them at home when we go out. They look at you with that puppy face like “are you really going to leave me?” It’s heartbreaking to be honest. But we don’t have to leave them behind anymore. There’s dog-friendly activities that we can do with them and we have the list for you.
Parks & Trails
Big Papio Trail:
The Big Papio Trail is a multi-use trail preserved from a historic canal towpath that’s a great place to walk your dog in Omaha! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Big Papio Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.
West Papio Trail:
The West Papio Trail is a multi-use trail preserved from a historic canal towpath that’s a great place to walk Fido in Omaha! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the West Papio Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.
Hefflinger Dog Park:
Hefflinger Dog Park is a dog-friendly park in Omaha, NE. Pets love the chance to run leash-free in this fenced dog park, which includes a separate area for smaller pets. The park can get muddy, so bring towels.
Walnut Creek Park Off Leash Area:
Your pet will love to take a dip on a hot day at this off-leash area, which includes a swimming pond. Fenced on three sides. Or call (402) 597-2043 for more information.
Elmwood Park:
Elmwood Park is pet-friendly. This historic park features several walking trails, picnic areas, shelters, and restrooms. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after.
Chalco Hills Recreation Area:
Dogs are welcome to run and play off-leash in the designated area of this beautiful Omaha hiking area, though be careful as the park is only fenced on one side.
Memorial Park:
Leashed dogs are welcome in Memorial Park, which is located near University Avenue and Robert H Storz Drive.
Stores & More
Lowe’s Home Improvement:
Leashed dogs can join their owners as they shop for lawn and garden supplies, tools, appliances, home decor and more in Lowe’s Home Improvement. The N.W. Omaha Lowe’s is open Monday through Saturday from 6am to 10pm and Sunday from 8am to 8pm.
Love’s Travel Stop:
Love’s Travel Stop in Omaha, NE, is a dog-friendly gas station and rest area. Across America, you’ll find Love’s Travel Stops that offer facilities for traveling canines. This location has a fully-fenced dog park with a convenient waste station.
Driftwood Paddle Adventures:
Enjoy a two-hour stand-up paddleboard aka SUP rental at this Standing Bear Lake location of Driftwood Paddle Adventures. Dogs are welcome, but they encourage dogs to wear life vests, which are not provided, and be comfortable in and around the water. Open daily. Rentals start from $25. Driftwood Paddle Adventures has two other dog-friendly locations at Lake Zorinsky (3808 S 156th St, Omaha) and Lawrence Youngman Lake (800 N 192nd St, Omaha).
Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront:
Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront is a dog-friendly open space in the heart of the Omaha, NE, community. This modern, newly-developed pedestrian area features a pavilion for live music, sculpture garden, state-of-the-art playground and Gene Leahy Mall Dog Park. The dog park occupies 15,000 square feet of space and includes separate areas for small and large dogs, tunnels, obstacles and grassy areas.
Nebraska Crossing:
Nebraska Crossing is a dog-friendly shopping center in Gretna, NE. Leashed dogs are welcome to sniff around the outside common areas and are also allowed inside a number of shops including ULTA Beauty, Lids, Fossil and many more. You can find a list of stores that allow dogs inside their establishments on the mall map. Please note that restaurants do not allow four-legged patrons.
If what you’re looking for is dog-friendly restaurants then just click on our page here. We’ve got a list for that too.
