Dog walking in Rogue River

Grants Pass City Center

Pooches and their owners love the Grants Pass’ City Center neighborhood, about nine miles from Rogue River. Explore the neighborhood’s Westholm Park, a furrific spot for a walk with your leashed dog! Meander through the park’s beautiful grassy areas on the paved path or have a picnic at one of the many tables. Westholm Park also has tennis and basketball courts, a playground, and restrooms. Just a few blocks away, you’ll find delicious eats at The Haul brewpub. Chow down on a wood-fired pizza, tacos or one of their other scrumptious menu items. At The Haul, dogs are welcome at their large outdoor seating area.

New Hope

Looking for a spot to hike or bike with Spot? Visit Grants Pass’ New Hope neighborhood, about nine miles from Rogue River. This neighborhood is home to Cathedral Hills County Park, where there are miles of trails to explore with your dog. Make one big loop, or combine a couple smaller loops to tailor your excursion to you and your pup’s adventure appetite. For a quick but scenic jaunt, check out the half-mile Middle Trail. As you and your dog make your way through the giant pine trees and manzanita bushes, you’ll understand why this beautiful system of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails are so pawpular.

Redwood Hwy/Marion Ln

You and your pup will have a furrific time in Grants Pass’ Redwood Hwy/ Marion Ln neighborhood, about nine miles from Rogue River. Check out the neighborhood’s Greenwood Dog Park for a tail-wagging good time. Fido will love sniffing around all the trees and grass. There is drinking water available for pooches, plus a doggie waste cleanup station and picnic tables. For some leashed fun, the other neighborhood parks are pawesome! Riverside Park has big open meadows and trees that turn beautiful shades of gold and red in the fall. Tussing Park is located on the banks of the river, making it another scenic spot for a walk. For super fun trails, head to Reinhart Volunteer Park. There are tons of walking and biking paths, fishing access, picnic areas and more!

NE 6th St/ NW F St

If your pup needs lots of room to run, you need to visit the Gilbert Creek Park in Grants Pass! About nine miles from Rogue River, the park’s fenced-in off-leash area is humongous, giving your pup room for tons of fun. The park is mostly grass with mature trees and picnic tables. The rest of Gilbert Creek Park is a pawsome place to explore with your leashed pup. Take a walk on the trails and enjoy some time by the beautiful creek. This neighborhood has other fun parks to explore with your leashed dog, namely Lawnridge Park and Ogle Park.

Redwood

There is lots of off-leash fun to be had in Redwood’s namesake neighborhood, about 12 miles from Rogue River. The Redwood neighborhood has a pawsome dog park located within Schroeder Park. This large grassy fenced-in area has two separate yards for large and small dogs, and a covered seating area for humans. The park is nice and big, perfect for a game of fetch! Outside of the off-leash area, explore the banks of the river at Schroeder Park with your leashed dog. Your pup will love sniffing around the sandy beaches – keep an eye out for wildlife as you explore! There is a small fee to enter the park. Redwood Park is another furrific off-leash dog park in this neighborhood! Similarly, Redwood Park is a fully fenced grassy area with large and small dog yards. You’ll want to bring cleanup baggies to both parks.