Jacksonport State Park

Sara Low Memorial Dog Park is close to Riverside Park and is named after a flight attendant who was killed in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. It is totally supported by the community and features two huge, enclosed dog parks, one for little dogs and the other for large dogs. There are water fountains and poop bags available.

On the Lyon College campus, Schram Memorial Bark Park is a dog park. Members of the community and students alike are welcome to use this fenced-in space. The grassy area is a great place for Petzooie to play and meet new people. Make sure you use the garbage bags provided to mop up any spills.

This park, located on the banks of Lake Charles in the Ozark Mountains, provides you and your dog with plenty of fishing and hiking activities. It's a tranquil spot set on a 645-acre lake with bass, crappie, bream, and catfish. In fact, it's the spot in Northeast Arkansas where the most 20-inch bass have been caught. From March through October, the visitor center sells a complete line of bait and tackle. With four hiking trails, the park is also a great place to visit in the fall and winter. Simply keep Petzooie leashed at all times.

Dogs are welcome on the grounds of Powhatan Historic State Park, but they are not permitted within the structures. You can go around the outer grounds of the five ancient buildings with your leashed dog. While you're in the region, you may visit Lake Charles and Davidsonville State Parks, both of which are within 15 miles of Powhatan Historic State Park.

Craighead Forest Park welcomes pets. This 692-acre park, which features a man-made lake, walking and hiking trails, and a dog dock near the boat launch, is located in the scenic grandeur of Crowley's Ridge. Take a stroll along the boardwalk with your leashed dog, as long as they clean up after themselves. The park opens at 6 a.m. every day of the week.

At Lake Poinsett State Park, take a leisurely walk with your dog along the 1.1-mile Great Blue Heron Trail or go fishing in the lake. Most outdoor places allow pets as long as they are restrained physically or on a leash no longer than six feet. Owners of noisy or dangerous pets, as well as pets that harm or harass wildlife, will be asked to remove them. Pets are not permitted in or around hotel establishments. There are many picnic tables for family lunches, a heated and cooled pavilion, a children's playground, and an open field for ball games in the day-use area.