Dog walking in Savannah

Downtown

Downtown Savannah is chock full of dog-friendly places and spaces. Here, you’ll find so many Fido-friendly activities and restaurants that you won’t know where to go first! Perhaps a great place to start is Battlefield Memorial Park, a historic site which welcomes leashed pets. Afterward, head into town to find several furrific restaurants where you and your pal can dine. Many of Savannah’s walking tours are dog-friendly, so book one to find out more about this historic muttropolis with your four-footed friend. The Black Dog General Store and the Five & Dime General Store are the pawfect places for a little dog-friendly shopping.

Parkside

Looking for a good ol’ fashioned dog park in Savannah? Look no fur-ther than the Parkside neighborhood! It’s home to the Herty Pines Dog Park, a well-maintained park which is pawpular with the locals! The park includes separate sections for large and small breeds, water, waste bags, plenty of shade, and even free parking for your convenience. All you’ll need to bring is Fido’s favorite toy and plenty of energy to enjoy a pawesome day at the dog park!Keep reading

Oakdale

If you want something a little different to do with your dog in Savannah, head down to the Oakdale neighborhood, where you’ll find Savannah Botanical Gardens. This lush natural space is dog-friendly, as long as your pal is on a leash and cleaned up after. Sniff around the pond and amphitheatre, and don’t fur-get to stop by the historic Reinhard House. The nature trails here are the perfect place to enjoy a casual walk in nature. Be sure to keep the gardens as clean as you found them by bringing some doggie waste bags along.

Fort Jackson Rd

Are you and your hound into history? Then you’ll want to head up to Old Fort Jackson, located at the end of Fort Jackson Road. You and your leashed dog are welcome to explore the grounds at this historic site. Just be sure to respect this space and clean up after your pet. Dogs aren’t allowed inside the fort, but it’s a great place for a quick walk along the waterfront. Keep in mind that Old Fort Jackson hosts daily cannon firings, so you may want to contact the fort or check the website for the times, as these are incredibly loud and will likely frighten your dog.

Greenwich Rd

A cemetery probably doesn’t seem like the best place to take a walk with your dog, but Bonaventure Cemetery isn’t your average graveyard. This scenic cemetery has everything you might envision when you think of the Old South: mature Spanish moss trees, colorful flora, and quiet walking paths. This cemetery is home to the graves of some of Savannah’s most important historic figures, including John Mercer, and even some of Savannah’s late pets! It was also the setting for Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, a novel and film. Respect this place of rest by keeping your dog on a short leash and cleaning up after him.