Dog Park Locations

Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark is a dog-friendly landmark and museum in Birmingham, Alabama, that highlights the 90-year legacy of the iron-producing enterprise that catapulted Birmingham into prominence. Only outdoor tours are permitted with your leashed dog.

Birmingham's Market at Pepper Place is dog-friendly! Bring Fido to this certified Alabama farmers market, which is open every Saturday from mid-January to mid-December and features over 100 merchants. The time is always 7 a.m. rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

At Birmingham District Brewing Company, dogs are welcome. The craft brewery strives to provide the Magic City with high-quality beer.

Alabama Outdoors welcomes pets. Alabama Outdoors was one of the first stores of its kind in the area when it opened in 1975. This well-known outdoor company sells high-quality outerwear, shoes, and equipment for a variety of outdoor activities, including climbing and hiking. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Alabama Outdoors is open.

Alabama Outdoors welcomes pets. Alabama Outdoors was one of the first stores of its kind in the area when it opened in 1975. This well-known outdoor company sells high-quality outerwear, shoes, and equipment for a variety of outdoor activities, including climbing and hiking. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Alabama Outdoors is open.

With your dog, enjoy the beauty of a thriving green park in the midst of downtown Birmingham. You can walk along the walking trail, picnic or play games on the nine acres of open lawn, and attend a variety of fun Birmingham events throughout the year at Railroad Park. At all times, your dog must be leashed. Some special events may not allow pets.

Red Mountain Park, a nonprofit organization, is located in Birmingham, 3 miles west of I-65 (Lakeshore Parkway Exit #255), on 1,500 wooded acres. The Red Ore Zip Tour (a 12-hour zip line adventure), the Hugh Kaul Beanstalk Forest (20 unique rope and cable treetop challenges), the 80-foot climbing/rappelling Kaul Adventure Tower, and the 1,000-foot Mega Zip are among the 12 miles of walking, hiking, and mountain biking trails available to visitors. The historic 'Redding Hoist House,' three Treehouse vistas (SkyHy, Riley's Roost, and Rushing Rendezvous), and sights of iron ore mine entrances all thrill and amaze Park visitors.The Park will have 20 miles of trails, picnic pavilions, an event venue, two formal entries with parking, and the Robert R. Meyer Activity Center when Phase 2 Development is completed in 2016. New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day are all closed.

Ruffner Mountain, at over 1,000 acres in size, offers visitors over 11 miles of magnificent hiking paths in a protected urban environment. The center hosts educational events, weekend activities, and wildlife viewing opportunities. The park is pet-friendly, which is the finest aspect for dog owners. Just keep in mind that all dogs must be kept on a leash at all times, and that owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.

Rhodes Park, which is near Highland Avenue and 27th Place, welcomes leashed dogs.

Dog owners bring their canines to this large, wooded property to exercise, play, groom, and sleep.