Dog-Friendly Adventures in the Fox Cities: Trails, Parks & Lodging

Experience the best of the Fox Cities without leaving your dog behind. Discover our favorite pet-friendly spots designed for you and your four-legged traveler.

Let Adventure Lead the Way

There is nothing quite like the pure joy of getting to relax and unwind outdoors with your dog. Grab the leash, pack some treats, and let’s get those paws moving. Here are some area trails that we know you'll enjoy.

Featured Trails

More to Explore

Neenah/Menasha/Fox Crossing
Click here for a map of the Fox Cities Trestle/Loop the Lake Trail.
Click here for a map of the Friendship State Trail.

Kaukauna
Visiting the Heart of the Valley? Check out dog-friendly parks in this area.

Sherwood
High Cliff State Park (vehicle admission pass required for entry). Find more information here, including details on swimming and picnic areas.

Hortonville/Greenville
The southern portion of the Wiouwash State Trail stretches for 22 miles from Hortonville to Oshkosh. There are multiple spots to park and pick up the trail, including Lake View Avenue just east of County Highway M in Hortonville and Spring Rd just east of County Highway M in Greenville. A former rail corridor, this mostly flat, crushed stone trail will take you past farmland, through wooded areas, and wetlands. The Wiouwash is popular for walking, running, bicycling, and horseback riding (must bring your own horse).

Off-Leash Dog Parks

Jerry Finch Winnebago County Dog Park

1111 Ehlers Rd, Fox Crossing

You and your dog will enjoy wide-open spaces as well as a quiet wooded area where they can sniff all the good smells. Amenities include:

Separate area for small dogs
Walking paths
Benches
Waste bags and a porta-potty

Neenah Dog Park

2122 Brooks Ave, Neenah

There's lots of off-leash fun to be had at this great neighborhood spot.

Large and small dog areas
Water fountain
Benches

Kaukauna Dog Park

303 Farmland Dr, Kaukauna

This expansive 13-acre park is open year-round. It's the perfect sport for safe, off-leash play and features:

Dedicated areas: separate grass-covered spaces for small dogs and large dogs.
Water fun: a fenced-in pond where your pup can enjoy a refreshing swim.
For the owners: if you'd like to get some exercise as well, take advantage of the walking trail around the pond.