Dog Park Locations

On more than 1,000 acres, the dog-friendly Paul M. Grist State Park in Selma, AL, provides a serene retreat. The Alabama Black Belt Birding Trail includes a stop at Paul M. Grist. Waterfowl, songbirds, raptors, and both migrant and resident species are all likely to be seen in the park. White-tailed deer, Eastern wild turkey, and a variety of amphibians and reptiles are among the other animals you might observe. Most portions of the park allow dogs as long as they are leashed. For safety concerns, several bike and equestrian riding trails do not allow dogs. In stores, food service areas, bathhouses, pools, and swimming areas, dogs are not permitted.Dogs must not be left unattended, and if left in a heated car, they will be confiscated.

Sun Stop Paw Park is a great spot for your pets to get some exercise. This fenced-in dog-friendly recreation space is located adjacent to a gas station and allows your dog to roam freely after a car ride. Outside the park, remember to keep your dog on a leash, clean up any mess they make, and remember that the park is not liable for their loss or damage. The park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Albertville's Sand Mountain Park and Amphitheater Dog Park is a pet-friendly recreation area. With 16 tennis courts, 14 outdoor turf fields, a 7,500-seat amphitheater, an 8-lane indoor competition pool, an outdoor water park, playgrounds, an RV park, and a 103,000-square-foot community recreation center, this complex is a sports, leisure, wellness, and entertainment venue. A walled dog park divided into two areas, one for large dogs and the other for tiny dogs, is the focus. Remember to clear up any trash that has been left in the park. Monday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Aplin Farms welcomes pets. Between Slocomb and Dothan, this four-generation family farm produces nearly 200 different fruits and vegetables.

Popeyes, Starbucks, Hunt Brothers Pizza, a Country Store, and a Travel Store are all located in Petro. This facility features a special area set aside for pets in need of exercise or a rest. For quick cleanup, waste bags and garbage receptacles are also supplied. Pet care products are also available at TA and Petro Travel Stores.

Petzooie is welcome to join you, on-leash, at the primitive campgrounds, playground, and Fossil Mountain Hiking Trail, constructed along the 260-million-year-old mountain formations, at Rickwood Caverns State Park near Warrior, AL. Please note that dogs are not permitted in the pools, caverns, or any other structures. Dogs must never be left unattended, and if they are left in a hot car, they will be confiscated.

Pets are welcome on the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail. This route, located near Gulf Coast in Gulf State Park, will take you and your dog on a 15-mile excursion across six different ecosystems. Longleaf sand ridges, oak maritime forest, dunes, pine flatwoods, freshwater marshes, and coastal hardwood swamps make up the diversified landscape. Because wildlife such as snakes and alligators can be spotted on the trail, leashed dogs must be kept close by.

HopHounds Brew Pub & Dog Park is a dog park and brew pub located in downtown Mobile, Alabama. This membership-based dog park offers a variety of activities for both you and your pet to enjoy. Bring your pet's medical records with you before you stay and play. HopHounds Brew Pub & Dog Park is open from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

The dog-friendly Lake Guntersville State Park, located along the Tennessee River in Northeast Alabama, offers to satisfy whether you're searching for a resort-style vacation or an outdoor adventure in the park's 6,000 acres of natural woodlands. An 18-hole championship golf course, a beach complex, an outdoor nature center, outstanding fishing in Alabama's largest lake, 36 miles of hiking and bicycling trails, weekly guided hikes, and a day-use area are among the park's many recreational options. Dogs are allowed in most areas of the park if they are on a leash. For safety concerns, several bike and equestrian riding trails do not allow dogs. In stores, food service areas, bathhouses, pools, and swimming areas, dogs are not permitted.Dogs must not be left unattended, and if left in a heated car, they will be confiscated.

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.