• Burn some energy at Barks & Rec Dog Park in Burns Park. Located at 4200 Joe Poch Road in North Little Rock, the leash-free dog park has sections for small dogs and large dogs.
• For easy access to walkable trails, visit North Little Rock Riverfront Park! The park is on a section of the 15-mile Arkansas River Trail and boasts spectacular views of the Arkansas River and city skyline.
• Stroll Argenta Arts District and stop in Argenta Plaza for insta-worthy photos. Dog waste depots are available throughout the downtown area.
• Get your fur baby’s photo in front of the “Dogtown Proud” mural at 4th and Main Streets.
• Find all of the “dog” statues around downtown in the public art scavenger hunt.
• Stop by the North Little Rock Welcome Center at 600 Main Street to pick up a dog bandana, Dogtown Proud keychain or dog water bowl.

Dog-friendly Dining

Looking for places to eat where you can bring your dog? Some experiences just aren’t the same without man’s (or woman’s) best friend. Here are a few dog-friendly restaurants in North Little Rock:

• Argenta Nutrition – smoothies and shakes
• Bar Louie – outdoor patio
• Blackberry Market – outdoor seating
• Boudreaux’s Bar and Grill – patio seating
• Brood and Barley – outdoor patio
• Cozy’s Shaved Ice (seasonal) – outdoor picnic tables
• Crush Wine Bar – outdoor patio
• Diamond Bear Brewing Company – local brewery and restaurant with outdoor patio. They’ll bring your pup a bowl of water and treats.
• Flyway Brewery – local brewery and restaurant known for their pretzels and unique menu
• The Filling Station – rotating food trucks, small local market and outdoor seating.
• Four Quarter Bar – outdoor seating
• Hoggs Meat Market – outdoor patio with a small open area for dogs to walk around
• McAlister’s Deli – outdoor patio is dog-friendly! Please note you must order inside, so someone will need to stay with the pup outside while you order.
• Morningside Bagels – outdoor patio tables with umbrellas.
• The Original Scoopdog – outdoor seating with hot dogs and concrete ice cream
• Panera Bread – outdoor dining available
• Purple Cow – pups allowed on the outdoor patio.
• Reno’s Argenta Cafe – outdoor seating
• Skinny J’s Argenta – outdoor seating
• Starbucks (JFK)
• Starbucks (North Hills)
• Waldo’s Chicken and Beer – dogs allowed if they are on a leash
• Whole Hog Cafe North Little Rock – some of the best barbecue around, plus a complimentary dog bone if you eat on the patio with your pup!