Northern Kentucky dog guide
Dog-Friendly Northern Kentucky: Where to Go With Your Dog
Start with the kind of outing you want. 10 currently checked places, each with the rule that decides whether the trip works.
Run free
Fenced, off-leash dog parks where your dog can be off the leash.
Burlington
Boone County Dog Park at England-Idlewild
Four-acre fenced dog park with separate small- and large-dog sections.
The official county source describes double-gate entry, dog and people water fountains and paved parking. The surrounding park also has a 1.875-mile paved trail for leashed walking.
- Off-leash
- Double-gate entry
- Paved walk
Checked Sep. 13, 2026 · Source: Boone County Parks: England Idlewild Dog Park; Boone County Parks: England-Idlewild park map (PDF)
View listing for Boone County Dog Park at England-IdlewildCovington
SFC Jason Bishop Memorial Dog Park
Free off-leash dog park, open dawn to dusk.
The City of Covington lists separate small- and large-dog areas, seating and a waste station. No admission fee at last check.
- Off-leash
- Free admission
- Dawn to dusk
Checked Sep. 13, 2026 · Source: City of Covington: SFC Jason Bishop Memorial Dog Park
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Walk together
Leashed walks on paved trails and promenades.
Burlington
England-Idlewild paved trail
1.875 miles of paved walking and biking trail.
A flat, hard-surface loop next to the dog park, so one trip can cover both a walk and off-leash time.
- Paved walk
- Leash required
Checked Sep. 13, 2026 · Source: Boone County Parks: England Idlewild Park
View listing for England-Idlewild paved trailCovington
Devou Park paved trails
Paved trails the park itself describes as good for time with your dog.
Open dawn to dusk. This is leashed walking on the paved network, we are not claiming any off-leash access at Devou.
- Paved walk
- Leash required
- Dawn to dusk
Checked Sep. 13, 2026 · Source: Explore Devou Park: paved trails
View listing for Devou Park paved trailsCovington
George Steinford Park & Sixth Street Promenade
Short urban stroll the city describes as a place to walk dogs.
The city listing includes a pet-waste station. Good for a quick city loop, not a long hike.
- Leash required
- Urban walk
- Waste station
Checked Sep. 13, 2026 · Source: City of Covington: George Steinford Park
View listing for George Steinford Park & Sixth Street PromenadeFlorence
Florence Nature Park
About 2,800 linear feet of asphalt walking trail.
Current City of Florence park rules require dogs to be secured by leash or lead and under physical control.
- Paved walk
- Leash required
Checked Sep. 13, 2026 · Source: City of Florence park rules
View listing for Florence Nature Park
Hang out
Places where a leashed dog can sit with you while you eat or drink.
Newport
Newport on the Levee
Leashed dogs are allowed on the property under the current code of conduct.
Owners must clean up after their pets. Being allowed on Levee property does not mean every indoor tenant allows dogs, ask each shop or restaurant.
- Dogs on property
- Leash required
- Tenants vary
Checked Sep. 13, 2026 · Source: Newport on the Levee code of conduct
View listing for Newport on the LeveeFlorence
The 859 Taproom & Grill
Dog-friendly outdoor patio.
Current venue guidance recommends calling ahead for patio seating with a dog.
- Outdoor seating
- Call ahead
- Weather dependent
Checked Sep. 13, 2026 · Source: The 859 Taproom & Grill
View listing for The 859 Taproom & GrillCovington
Braxton Brewing Company: Covington
Dog friendly on the main floor and outside, not on the rooftop.
Rooftop access is excluded under current venue guidance. Check house rules when you arrive.
- Outdoor seating
- Rooftop excluded
Checked Sep. 13, 2026 · Source: Braxton Brewing: Covington
View listing for Braxton Brewing Company: CovingtonErlanger
Fabled Brew Works
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio, not indoors.
Outdoor-only access means the trip depends on weather and open patio seating.
- Outdoor seating
- Weather dependent
Checked Sep. 13, 2026 · Source: Fabled Brew Works
View listing for Fabled Brew WorksCovington
Agave & Rye: Covington
Brand guidance says dogs are welcome on patios.
Confirm current Covington patio seating before you go: availability is set locally.
- Outdoor seating
- Call ahead
Checked Sep. 13, 2026 · Source: Agave & Rye
View listing for Agave & Rye: Covington
Leash rules, patio access and park hours are set locally and can change at any time.
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