Home > Arts & EntertainmentFor Dogs Only: Parks, Kennels, and Dog-Friendly Accommodations in the Finger Lakes
So, you're visiting the Finger Lakes or are new to the area and would like to have some fun and make a few connections. Well, we've got just the ticket for you. WHERE TO GOLong WalksIf you like long walks in the out of doors with the smell of rabbits, squirrels, and deer, take a hike on just about any of the trails listed here. The Finger Lakes Trail has hundreds of miles through public and private land. State forests, state parks, and the Finger Lakes National Forest are always a good bet, too. When hiking, don't forget to bring plenty of water. Nature Centers That Allow Leashed DogsSeneca Meadows Wetland Preserve Nature Preserves That Allow Leashed DogsThere are three land trusts in the Finger Lakes region--Finger Lakes Land Trust, Genesee Land Trust, and Central New York Land Trust--all of which have land that is open to well-mannered dogs. Dog Parks & Meet-Up GroupsIf you happen to be the more social type who likes a good game of fetch or chase, a group howl, or just chilling out together, try the dog parks listed below.
MONROE COUNTY Mendon Ponds Park 112 Pond Rd. Honeoye Falls, NY 14472 585-624-1155 Amenities: Fenced in, shaded, grassy area Note: Large dogs and small dogs come at different times. Fee charged.
ONONDAGA COUNTY Wegmans Good Dog Park Onondaga Lake County Park On State Route 370, .3 mi. west of John Glenn Blvd., Liverpool, NY 315-453-6712 Amenities: Treed area, fenced, water fawcet, benches Note: This area is divided in two with one side for small dogs and the other for larger dogs.
Off-Leash Area Jamesville Beach Park 4110 West Shore Manor Jamesville, NY 13078 315-435-5252 Amenities: Field Note: This area is not fenced or shaded. There is no place to sit and no water is available. Bring your own.
TOMPKINS COUNTY Ithaca Dog Park 4.8 acre fenced park next to the marina at the Allan H.Treman State Marine Park (adjacent to Cayuga Lake), State Route 89 just north of Cass Park, Ithaca, NY Amenities: Grassy area, some shade, water fountain, picnic tables, separate activity area for dogs under 25 pounds Note: Leashed dogs may be walked to the lake (a short distance) where they may swim leash-free. For information about joining a local dog-owers group visit TCDOG. WHAT TO DOOne Potato Two6900 State Route 5 and 20 Bloomfield, NY 14469 585-657-7446 Antique mall with 60+ dealers. Let your nose run wild! Farm SanctuaryFarm Sanctuary is a rescue, education, and advocacy organization for farm animals with a 175-acre farm near Watkins Glen and next to Sugar Hill State Forest. They have three cabins for rent and provide breakfast. Lollypop FarmThe Humane Society of Rochester and Monroe County at Lollypop Farm has a pet adoption facility, offers tours of its farm, and has a gift shop with many items of interest to dogs. Nature trail, obedience classes. James Pass ArboretumIf you're one of those well-mannered types that doesn't mind being on a leash, the Pass Arboretum in Syracuse may be just the place for you. This quiet 13.8 acre park is a well-known dog-walking spot with many unique and interesting labeled trees. City wildlife abounds. Street parking is available. Access is along Avery Avenue within easy walking distance of Burnet Park. (The two parks meet at the intersection of Avery and Whittier avenues.) This 88-acre park has a picnic area, swimming pool, golf course, athletic field and zoo. Off-street parking is available at Burnet Park. WineriesMany of the wineries in the Finger Lakes allow dogs outdoors. An EnLIGHTening ExperienceEvery winter Onondaga County Parks creates a huge, two-mile/three-kilometer drive-through display of lights at Onondaga Lake Park. You can view this display by riding in your own vehicle or by walking on the park's special canine night. A fee is charged. For more information, check out LightsontheLake.com. BOUTIQUES62 E. Genesee St. Skaneateles, NY 13152 315-685-4849 CANINE CUISINE (No bones about it!)CNY Regional Farmer's Market 2100 Park St. Syracuse, NY 13208 315-374-1120
2100 Park St. Syracuse, NY 13208 315-475-9595
Gourmet Express 6793 State Route 434 Apalachin, NY 13732 607-625-5159
5087 Ridge Rd. W. Spencerport, NY 14559 585-352-2275 EATERIESOther than guide dogs assisting the blind, dogs are not permitted in restaurants. This is a New York State health law. However, there is no law that prohibits dogs from being in eating areas outdoors. Whether dogs are permitted in outdoor eating areas is a matter of policy for that particular eatery. The following businesses have indicated that they welcome dogs in their outdoor eating areas.
Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shop 200 W. Seneca St. Ithaca, NY 14850 607-277-0090
10 Liftbridge Lane West Fairport, NY 14450 585-377-7770 FOR THE (really) ACTIVE DOG7428 State Rt. 20A Bloomfield, NY 14469 800-254-9441
2113 State Rt. 31 Port Byron, NY 13140 800-446-2920 SELF-SERVE DOG WASHES(Editor's note: I have to admit this was a new one on me. Now you can, in some cases, take your car to be washed and wash your dog at the same time. Prices vary from place to place, but most places seem to take VISA and MasterCard.) AddisonDog Wash (at Super Shine Car Wash) 152 Front St. (St. Rt. 417) Addison, NY 14801 607-359-4040 Brockport4612 S. Lake Rd. Brockport, NY 14420 585-637-7098 ElmiraSelf Serve Dog Wash (at Conwell's Laserwash) 1870 Davis St. Elmira, NY 14901 607-734-5273 North SyracuseMaines Plaza 628 S. Main St. North Syracuse, NY 13212 315-452-0200 EVENTSWine Country Circuit Dog ShowWhen: 4 days the last weekend in September/October Where: Sampson State Park, Romulus, NY 14541 Conformation, obedience, and agility trials with 3,000-3,500 dogs. Consession stands and dog accessory vendors. Free admission for spectators. Barktobert FestWhen: 1st Saturday in October Where: Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Rd., Fairport, NY 14450 Contact: 585-223-1330 5 mile race or 1.5 mile walk along the nature trail. Doggie day spa, raffles, demonstrations, exhibits, vendors, contests, and much more. IN MEMORIUMWould you like to remember your favorite someone with a sculptured likeness or preserve their cremains in a lovely, hand-thrown jar? Check out Richard Aerni and Carolyn Dilcher Stutz's Web site Pet Jars to see their work. KENNELS/DAY CAMPS/RESORTSCAYUGA COUNTY7246 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Auburn, NY 13021 315-252-8087
CHEMUNG COUNTYTough Pups & Pampered Princesses 3358 State Rt. 352 Corning, NY 14830 888-959-8676 CORTLAND COUNTY5640 U.S. Route 11 Homer, NY 13077 607-749-4972 MONROE COUNTYMendon Ponds Park 112 Pond Rd. Honeoye Falls, NY 14472 585-624-1155
85 Mushroom Blvd. Rochester, NY 14623 585-613-9247
75-79 Howell St. Rochester, NY 14607 585-325-3647
2069 Ridgeway Ave. Rochester, NY 14626 585-225-3838
ONONDAGA COUNTY806 Old Liverpool Rd. Liverpool, NY 13088 315-451-3538
Doggie Play Day & Grooming Salon 8072 Oswego Rd. Liverpool, NY 13090 315-652-3321
2115 Downer Baldwinsville, NY 13027 -or- 228 Bridge St. East Syracuse, NY 13057 315-437-7110
3033 State Rt. 11 LaFayette, NY 13084 315-677-7292
Onondaga Hill Pet Boarding 5092 Velasko Rd. Syracuse, NY 13215 315-478-3161
ONTARIO COUNTY64 School St. Victor, NY 14564 585-924-3426 1296 Beaver Creek Rd. Farmington, NY 14425 585-398-3647
SCHUYLER COUNTY7350 Myers Rd. Savona, NY 14879
SENECA COUNTY2382 Parmenter Rd. Lodi, NY 607-582-7673
STEUBEN COUNTYHappy Tails Day Care and Pet Resort 11929 East Corning Rd. Corning, NY 14830 607-377-5757
TIOGA COUNTY528 Main St. Waverly, NY 14892 607-529-6420
70 Finkenbinder Rd. Spencer, NY 14883 607-589-7295
372 Sabine Rd. Spencer, NY 14883 607-589-6090
TOMPKINS COUNTY1931 Hanshaw Rd. Ithaca, NY 14850 607-257-4338
419 Van Dorn Rd. S. Ithaca, NY 14850 607-277-2126
853 Auburn Rd. Groton, NY 13073 607-533-7661
Canine Comfort Doggy Daycare and Boarding 326 Mt. Pleasant Rd. Freeville, NY 13068 607-273-4342
Freeville Dog Kennel and Cattery 642 Wood Rd. Freeville, NY 13068 607-844-3641
274A Old 76 Rd. Brooktondale, NY 14817 607-539-6600
5309 Heverly Rd. Trumansburg, NY 14886 607-546-4189
Puppy Trails Day Care & Over-night Spa 62 Pleasant Valley Rd. Groton, NY 13073 607-898-5583
WAYNE COUNTY5893 Geneva Rd. Sodus, NY 14551 315-483-4933
2150 Sherburne Rd. Walworth, NY 14568 315-986-8654
1570 Walworth Penfield Rd. Walworth, NY 14568 315-986-1605 DOG-FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATIONSMotels/HotelsCountry Inn & Suites (Ithaca) Microtel Inn & Suites Seneca Falls Rochester Plaza Hotel & Conference Center B&Bs/InnsMany places will accommodate dogs but don't want to publicize the fact. The best thing to do is to call the place where you want to stay and describe your dog. Offering to pay a refundable security deposit can act as an inducement to a cautious bed and breakfast or inn owner.
770 S. Main St. Canandaigua, NY 14424 800-228-2801
230 Slaght Rd. Andover, NY 14806 607-478-5171
228 Columbia St. Ithaca, NY 14850 607-272-0204
John Morris Manor Bed & Breakfast 2138 State Rt. 89 Seneca Falls, NY 13148 866-484-4218
Log Country Inn Bed & Breakfast 4 La Rue Rd. Spencer, NY 14883 800-274-4771
215 Connecticut Hill Rd. Newfield, NY 14867 607-277-4798
Tillinghast Manor Bed & Breakfast 7246 S. Main St. Ovid, NY 14521 607-869-3584
481 Lafayette Rd. Groton, NY 13073 607-838-3492
3300 Sliter Rd. Naples, NY 14512 585-554-6271 CampgroundsMost campgrounds listed in the Accommodations section of the Web site permit dogs. Call just to be sure. Cabins and Cottages
Hunter's View2086 Goundry Hill Rd. Bradford, NY 14815 570-337-4219
Check the Accommodations section of this Web site for a list of short-term rentals in the Finger Lakes. Apartment RentalsLollypop Farm maintains a Pet-Friendly Apartment List for dogs who are interested in living in or around Rochester. They also have a brochure with advice on being a responsible renter and how to write a resume that will help you show off your best traits and make you even more appealing to potential landlords. (Hint: This brochure could certainly be used by any dog interested in renting in the Finger Lakes.)
Notes to companion humans:1. State law requires that all dogs be vaccinated against rabies. If asked, you must be able to provide proof of such. All dogs residing in New York State must be licensed and that license must be worn by the dog. 2. State law allows police, environmental conservation, and peace officers to shoot dogs chasing deer. DO NOT allow your dog to chase wildlife.
Updated 10 March 2014
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