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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.

Last checked Sep. 13, 2026

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-Idlewild
  • Covington

    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

    View listing for SFC Jason Bishop Memorial Dog Park

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 trail
  • Covington

    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 trails
  • Covington

    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 Promenade
  • Florence

    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 Levee
  • Florence

    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 & Grill
  • Covington

    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: Covington
  • Erlanger

    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

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  • Covington

    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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By All of Here Editors · Published 9/13/2026 · Last updated 9/13/2026

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