Washington Park is one of Denver’s most beautiful parks and it is Pet-Friendly! You'd be hard pressed to take 20 steps without seeing a cute dog. This park is over 155 acres with two stunning lakes and formal flower gardens. Besides being one of the best parks in Denver they also have a very nice neighborhood and free street parking. Pet of all sizes allowed throughout the park and trails as long as they are on a leash. You will both love the shady areas in the park every summer.
Every pet visiting a pet-friendly national park is a great vacation. Pets are typically welcome in developed areas, some campgrounds, and on various trails, but the rules vary per park. Our pets are lucky to experience this park with a historic bathhouse and gazebo that attracts all ages. It also has a great trail system, big open lawns, beautiful scenery and gaming courts. This is a special place for visitors to enjoy—even with your furry family members.
Speaking of food and treats, you might get hungry too running around with your pets around the park. There are a lot of pet-friendly restaurants near the park that you might want to grab in. Here are the top 5 list of most recommended restaurant near Washington Park based on Yelp:
1. Homegrown Tap & Dough - Wash ParkAt Homegrown Tap & Dough we source only the best fresh, local ingredients possible and ensure that our food is as good as humanly possible. 1001 S Gaylord St, Denver, Washington Park, Southeast ✔ Delivery ✔ Take-out ✔ Outdoor Seating ✔ Pet-Friendly
2. Washington Park GrilleRooted in the historic Washington Park neighborhood, the Wash Park Grille has been a staple Denver restaurant for over 21 years. 1096 S Gaylord St, Denver, Washington Park, Southeast ✔ Delivery ✔ Take-out ✔ Outdoor Seating ✔ Pet-Friendly
3. Toro Latin Kitchen & LoungeToro, meaning “bull” in Spanish and “tuna belly” in Japanese, specializes in Pan-Latin cuisine with South American, Japanese, and Chinese influences. 150 Clayton Ln Ste B, Denver, Cherry Creek, Southeast ✔ Delivery ✔ Take-out ✔ Outdoor Seating ✔ Pet-Friendly
4. Agave Taco BarSpecializing in authentic, fresh homemade tortillas & tacos, natural juice margaritas, exceptional salsas and fresh daily agua frescas. 2217 E Mississippi Ave, Denver, Washington Park, Southeast ✔ Delivery ✔ Take-out ✔ Patio✔ Pet-Friendly
5. BirdRefined American comfort food with a creative twist, using the freshest possible ingredients. Farm to plate from local suppliers we know and trust. 1529 S Pearl St Denver, CO 80210 ✔ Delivery ✔ Take-out ✔ Patio ✔ Pet-Friendly
Dog Park I am sure you will love this Washington Park neighborhood besides being Pet-friendly park. It is also a pet-friendly community. It's no wonder that it's consistently chosen as Denver's favorite park.
Things to Do South Pearl Street is the site of the city's first trolley car route, now it became galleries, wine and cocktail bars, shops, boutique and high-end clothing stores and some of Denver's best local dining. Old South Gaylord is where you can experience local restaurants, galleries and you can also do shopping for you and your pets. There are also a lot of apartment rentals nearby the place which also allows pets and make yourself at home.Just be a responsible pet owner and then you are a good neighbor. You also want to try the events on South Gaylord and South Pearl streets to experience the music festivals, annual parties, block festivals and family-friendly attractions. You will forget the meaning of “boredom” in this neighborhood. Having your pet in the neighborhood helps us in terms of social benefit and social interactions occur when people are out walking with their pets. I am sure you don’t want to miss the fun with your furry family!