Dog walking in Cranston

Dyer Ave, Cranston Street

The Dyer Ave/Cranston Street neighborhood is a historic area in Cranston, Rhode Island, and most of the homes were built before 1939. Naturally, that means this neighborhood comes with a lot of character and interesting buildings. Within this neighborhood lies the Washington Secondary Trail. This dog-friendly trail is one of 1600 trails that are part of the Rails-to-Trails program, which converts old railway lines into trails. The Washington Secondary Trail is technically made of four trails, including the Cranston Bike Trail. Together these trails equal 19 miles of paved trail, perfect for exploring with your dog! Once completed, this trail will become part of a larger network of trails that stretches from Florida to Maine.

Garden City

Development of the Garden City neighborhood of Cranston began in the late 1940s. Since then, it has become a bustling residential neighborhood with finely landscaped homes and large yards. Garden City is a dynamic neighborhood in that not only does it maintain a large residential area, there is also lots of excellent shopping to do. There are many restaurants to try out in the Garden City neighborhood, but if you're looking for something dog-friendly in the area, try out Vesuvio. They are famous for their delicious, homemade bread baskets, and their Eggplant Vairano is another favorite. There are four outdoor tables at Vesuvio, and your dogs are welcome to join you there.

Northeast North Kingstown

Just a 25-minute drive from Cranston you will find North Kingstown, Rhode Island. This historic town dates back to 1637, and the various neighborhoods in North Kingstown represent the town's character well. Northeast North Kingston is surrounded by the beautiful Narragansett Bay, and it is home to a naval air station as well. When you visit North Kingstown, be sure to stop at Compass Rose Beach in North Kingstown. Dogs are welcome to join you at this small, peaceful beach on-leash, and there are picnic tables in the area when it's time to take a break. An added bonus? Free parking at the beach!

Darlington

You can make it from Cranston to the city of Pawtucket, Rhode Island in under 30 minutes, and while you are there, make sure you visit the neighborhood of Darlington. Consisting mainly of single-family homes, Darlington is a family-friendly neighborhood with plenty of conveniences within walking distances. And of course, a town with the word "Paw" in its name must have a pawesome dog park, right? That's where the Pawtucket Dog Park within Slate Park in the Darlington neighborhood is! This dog park has lighting for walks when it gets dark, as well as separate areas for big and small dogs and running water.