Opt Outside With Your Dog
Grab your leash and explore the city with your best friend.
We love our furry friends, so we’ve gathered things you can do in and around Richmond together — from sipping beer to hitting the trail!
Contributor Writers: Brian Bell & Lindsay Kagalis of Keep Virginia Cozy.
Keep Virginia Cozy’s mission is to protect wilderness and inspire all Virginians to care for our wild places. We contribute to better protection, stewardship and restoration of our public lands, preserving our rich natural legacy for current and future generations.
SIP + RELAX:
Väsen Brewing Company
No matter what time of year, it’s always nice to end the day sipping on a refreshing beer. What would make your beer even better? Having your pup along! Väsen Brewing Company is the perfect spot to bring along your furry best friend any time you’re looking to quench your thirst. They have something fun going on almost every day of the week — trivia, live music, food trucks and more. So the next time you’re heading out to grab a brew, make sure you grab a leash and your pup too and head over to Väsen!
Location: 3331 Moore Street, Scott’s Addition
HIT THE TRAILS:
James River Park System
When you want a change of scenery from your weekly dog park visit, hitting the trails in the James River Park is a great way to enjoy time outside with your dog. You’ll find others walking with their pups along Belle Isle and the Northbank/Buttermilk loop any time of day! It’s the easiest way to get some exercise for both you and your best friend while enjoying a little slice of green heaven right here in the heart of the city.
Location: Belle Isle to Boulevard Bridge, Richmond
STAY COZY:
Keep Virginia Cozy
If you’re looking for a way to give back to our city while meeting amazing, liked-minded people, AND that’s dog-friendly, look no further! Keep Virginia Cozy is always happy for you to bring your pup at any event. We host litter clean ups between Earth Day and Halloween, environmentally focused educational classes, and hiking and overnight camping trips throughout the year. We encourage you to bring along your furry friends the next time you come out to keep this beautiful state cozy for everyone!
Location: Find our upcoming events here
Thanks to Brian Bell and Lindsay Kagalis of
Keep Virginia Cozy for contributing this guide!