Dog walking in Adair Village

South Monmouth

Outdoor adventure awaits you and your dog just three miles north of Adair Village in South Monmouth. There, you’ll find the E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area, a puptacular 1,788-acre expanse of undeveloped open space where you and your leashed dog can explore. The park’s roads are closed to vehicles, making it an easy and quiet place to hike with Fido. You’ll see tons of different habitats and maybe even some wildlife! Birds of prey, upland birds, waterfowl, deer, rabbits and beavers are all commonly seen on the preserve. Bird watching and fishing are pawpular park activities in the spring and summer. Check out the E.E. Wilson Interpretive Trail and learn about the area’s wildlife and ecosystem. The park is open year-round and there is a small fee for parking.

Lewisburg

For a serene and tranquil hike with your pooch, visit the Lewisburg neighborhood that lies just between Adair Village and Corvallis. This area is home to the Peavy Arboretum, a woofderful forest with nature trails that wind throughout the lush vegetation and provide stunning views for a hike with your dog. There’s lots of learning opportunities too, with interpretive signs that give details about the plants and trees growing in the park. The Peavy Arboretum allows dogs to be off-leash as long as they are respectful, stay within eyesight and have excellent recall. Check out the signs at the trailhead for detailed leash requirements and a map of fun trails to explore! The park is free and open daily.

NW Walnut Blvd/ NW 29th St

You and your pup can enjoy some furrific off-leash time in Corvallis’ NW Walnut Blvd/ NW 29th St neighborhood about seven miles from Adair Village. Local dogs and their humans agree, Chip Ross Park is a pawsome place for some serious exercise! At 125 acres, this park has a 1.5-mile loop trail that has sweeping views of the valley and surrounding mountains. Dogs are allowed off-leash in this unfenced park. Woodland Meadow Park is another woofderful park where dogs are welcome to be off-leash. Your pup is sure to love a romp through the huge open unfenced meadows, and you’ll appreciate the views. Other neighborhood parks that welcome dogs include Brandis City Park, Chepenefa Springs Park, Timberbill City Park and Forest Dell Park.

SE 3rd St/ SE Alexander Ave

Explore Corvallis’ largest city park in the SE 3rd St/ SE Alexander Ave neighborhood, about 10 miles from Adair Village. Willamette Park has 287 acres where you and your pup can have an off-leash adventure! Dogs are allowed off-leash throughout this unfenced park, except at the athletic fields, playgrounds and picnic areas. Hop on the hiking trail that runs through the park and take in the views of the Willamette River along the way. The north end of the trail connects with the Crystal Lake Sports Fields, which turns into a furrific unfenced off-leash dog area November through March when seasonal sports are not in session. The fields are bordered by the Kendall Natural Area which provide a forested background for fun-time with Fido!

Corvallis City Center

Experience Corvallis’ beautiful downtown area in the City Center neighborhood, about eight miles from Adair Village. You and your leashed dog will love visiting the neighborhood’s 4.5-acre Riverfront Commemorative Park on the banks of the Willamette River. This is a furrific spot with easy river access if you and Fido want to launch a canoe, kayak or paddle board. Peanut Park and Little Fields Parks are other neighborhood parks where leashed dogs are welcome. Though smaller in size, these parks are each like an oasis from the hustle and bustle of city life. There are tons of pet-friendly restaurants in this neighborhood, including Laughing Planet Café and Cloud and Kelly’s Public House.