Dog-Friendly Guide

Explore Tyler with your furry friend! Discover the top dog-friendly spots, including scenic parks, hiking trails, pet-friendly restaurants, and unique attractions. Whether you're strolling through the Tyler Rose Garden or visiting local breweries, there's plenty to enjoy with your dog by your side.

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Tyler State Park

Enjoy a day with your dog at Tyler State Park, where scenic trails, open spaces, and a sparkling lake await. It’s the perfect place for you and your pup to explore, play, and unwind together in nature.

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Tyler Municipal Rose Garden

Stroll through Tyler's stunning Rose Garden with your dog and take in the beauty of thousands of blooming roses. It’s the perfect place for a peaceful walk, with vibrant colors and lovely scents that you and your pup will both enjoy! Be sure to visit the gardens up the hill for when roses are not in season.

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Bossart Bark Park

Bossart Bark Park is an 8-acre park in Tyler, open daily from dawn to dusk, featuring rolling hills, shaded trees, and separate play areas for large and small dogs. Located off Grande Boulevard, it offers pet-friendly water fountains, bench seating, and ample parking for a fun, relaxing outing with your furry friends.

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Take a swim in one of our lakes

Take your dog for a refreshing swim in one of our lakes, where they can splash, play, and cool off in the great outdoors. It’s the perfect way to enjoy nature together! Be sure to keep a close eye on them for safety.

• Lake Tyler
• Lake Palestine
• Tyler State Park

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28 Tyler Parks

Explore the City of Tyler's 28 beautiful parks with your dog! From scenic trails to open spaces perfect for play, each park offers a unique spot to enjoy the outdoors and make memories with your furry friend.

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Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park

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Jellystone offers pet-friendly cabins & RV sites. They recently added a dog park for fido to run around!

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Sunrise Paw Park

Run by the Tyler Sunrise Rotary Club, this four-acre recreation space features two large dog areas, and a separate small dog space. Also includes benches for owners to sit on, and a place to wash their dogs for a small fee.

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Pose at a local Mural

Take a photo at the #WingWall and explore the Art all over Tyler. Click the link below for a full mural list.

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True Vine Brewing Patio

Bring your four-legged friend to True Vine and enjoy the perfect weekend hangout! Relax on the dog-friendly patio while sipping craft beer and soaking in live music. It’s a great spot for both you and your pup to unwind and hang out with your friends.

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Sister2Sister

Treat yourself—and your pup—to a sweet stop at Sister2Sister Cookies! Enjoy one of their famous, freshly baked cookies while your furry friend delights in a pup cup made just for them. It’s the perfect outing for cookie lovers and their canine companions!

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Gleaux Dog Wash

Save your tub and bathroom by cleaning Fido up at their inside dog wash. Shampoo, conditioner, warm water, blow dryer, the works! Then walk him around on their artificial turf doggie park out front to dry and meet some friends!

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FIIZ Drinks

Stop by Fiiz Drinks for a refreshing drink and a special pup cup for your furry friend!

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Pups & Pints at ETX Brewing

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Bring your pup and grab a pint at ETX Brewing! Their laid-back, dog-friendly patio is the perfect place to enjoy craft brews with your furry best friend. Whether it's a sunny afternoon or a chill evening with live music, it's the ultimate spot for pups and pints—because good times are even better with your dog by your side!

Every Thursday they have a special pints & pups event but you can bring your dog any day during their business hours.

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The Patio at Fresh by Brookshire’s

Enjoy a laid-back day on the patio at FRESH with your pup by your side. With a wide range of food options and live music on weekends, it's the perfect spot to relax with friends – both two- and four-legged!

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The Patio at Javi's

Bring your dog and enjoy the vibrant patio at Javi’s, where you can savor authentic Mexican flavors in a relaxed, pet-friendly setting. From sizzling fajitas to refreshing margaritas, it’s the perfect spot to unwind with great food, good company, and your furry friend.

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Crema Coffee

Crema Coffee offers the Pup Cup, a delightful dollop of whipped cream specially made for furry friends. While their owner enjoys a coffee, pups get their own sweet treat, guaranteed to make any visit a little more pawsome!

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Andy's Frozen Custard

Bring your furry friend along for a paw-some time at Andy's! Their Puppy Cone is the perfect mini treat for your pup—a scoop of their delicious frozen custard served in a dog-friendly cone. It's the ultimate reward for good boys and girls, guaranteed to make their tails wag with joy!

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Take a stroll around a neighborhood

Tyler offers many great neighborhoods to enjoy the beauty of the blooms while on a walk with your furry friend. Some of the most popular neighborhoods include:

• Azalea Historic District
• Brick Street Historic District
• Charnwood Historic District
• Cumberland Estates
• Heritage South
• Hollytree
• The Copeland Neighborhood
• The Cascades
• The Woods

Learn more about the azaleas and other blooms below.

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Bonejour Jax

Bonejour Jax brings joy to dogs and their humans with quality, beautifully designed products, including pet accessories and dog-themed apparel. Committed to customer satisfaction, they proudly give back to the community that rescued their beloved Jax.

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Laurel & Pearl

Your pup will be sure to love Laurel & Pearl's gourmet dog treats. Buy one for fido and a treat for yourself and enjoy on their patio.

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Sip'n

Sip'n Drinks has something special for both you and your furry friend! Enjoy specialty drinks and treats designed for you both to savor.

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The Coco Bean

The Coco Bean's patio is the paw-fect spot for a coffee date with your best friend—coffee for you and a pup cup for Fido! Plus, with the Legacy Trail just steps away, you can enjoy a relaxing walk together after you sip.

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Blackhawk Creek Grill

Dogs are welcome on the patio if they're leashed and owners can clean up after them.
***For large ticketed amphitheater shows, pets aren’t allowed.

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Dog-Friendly Stores

• Petsmart
• Petco
• Petland
• Pet Supplies Plus
• Lowes
• Home Depot
• Half Priced Books

***Please confirm with the location before bringing your furry friend. We kindly ask that you keep your dog on a leash and clean up after them.

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Nobilitea

Enjoy a tea or special drink for you and a bone for your furry friend. On Fridays, bring your pet for a 15% off discount.

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Walking & Running Trails

Rose Rudman Trail

The 1.2-mile concrete trail at Rose Rudman is a perfect spot for a scenic dog walk. Enjoy the shade from tall trees as you stroll, and take in the peaceful surroundings. South of Shiloh Road, the trail connects to Tyler's Southside Park, where you’ll find plenty of open space for dogs to explore.

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Legacy Trail

The 15-mile trail begins near Faulkner Park on W. Cumberland and has a trailhead at Three Lakes Parkway off Old Jacksonville Highway, south of FRESH by Brookshire’s. Head southwest from there, and you'll pass Toll 49 toward Flint. Portions of the trail are maintained by Smith County and Tyler Parks & Recreation—perfect for an adventure with your dog!

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Lindsey Park

Lindsey Park Trail features 15-miles of scenic, dog-friendly paths through woods and fields. Perfect for a peaceful walk or hike with your furry friend!

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Faulkner Park

Faulkner Park Nature Trails offer nine miles of dog-friendly trails, perfect for exploring with your pup! Enjoy a mix of shaded woods and open areas, ideal for a fun walk or a brisk hike together.

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Tyler State Park

Tyler State Park has over 13 miles of trails for you to enjoy:

• Lakeshore Trail 2 miles around the lake
• C & D Loop Trail 3.3 miles
• Loop B 3.3 miles
• Whispering Pines Nature Trail 1.3 miles
• Loop A 2.2 miles
• EZ Loop 0.9 miles
• Blackjack Prairie Trail 0.3 miles

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Tyler State Park Trail Map

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UT Tyler Trails

The UT Tyler campus features just over 8 miles of outdoor trails, including a 2.5-mile campus loop, and 1-mile lake loop.

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Other Restaurants:

• 1836 Texas Kitchen (Patio seating)
• Bubba’s 33 (Patio seating)
• La Madeleine French Bakery and Cafe (Patio seating)
• Marble Slab Creamery (Patio seating)
• McAlister’s Deli (Patio seating)
• Newk’s Eatery (Patio seating)
• On The Border (Patio seating)
• Panda Express (If location has outdoor patio)
• Panera Bread (Patio seating)
• Rose City Drafthouse (Patio seating)
• Rotolo’s Pizzeria (Patio seating)
• Rudy’s (Patio seating)
• Starbucks (Patio Seating)
• Torchy’s Tacos (Patio seating - must be on leash)

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Hotels:

• Baymont by Wyndham - 3913 Frankston Hwy, Tyler, TX 75701
• Candlewood Suites - 315 E Rieck Rd, Tyler, TX 75703
• Courtyard by Marriott - 7424 S Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX 75703
• Hampton Inn & Suites - 8962 S Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX 75703
• Hilton Garden Inn - 220 E Grande Blvd, Tyler, TX 75703
• Holiday Inn - 5701 S Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX 75703
• Homewood Suites - 3104 Golden Rd, Tyler, TX 75701
• La Quinta Inn - 1601 W SW Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701
• Magnuson Grand Hotel - 3310 Troup Hwy, Tyler, TX 75701
• Residence Inn by Marriott - 350 W Heritage Dr, Tyler, TX 75703
• Rose City Inn & Suites - 2631 W Northwest Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75702
• Sleep Inn & Suites - 5555 S Donnybrook Ave, Tyler, TX 75703
• Staybridge Suites - 2759 McDonald Rd, Tyler, TX 75702
• Studio 6 Tyler - 2739 W Northwest Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75702
• WoodSpring Suites - 3210 S Southwest Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701

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Freebies:

• Dairy Queen - Pup Cups (whipped cream in a cup)
• Dunkin' - Puppy Latte (whipped cream in a cup)
• Scooter's - Pup Cups (whipped cream in a cup)
• Sonic Drive-In - Pup Cups (whipped cream in a cup)
• Starbucks - Puppucciono (whipped cream in a cup, free with purchase)

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Tyler hosts plenty of dog-friendly events year-round! Click below to explore what's coming up:

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***Please confirm with the location before bringing your furry friend. We kindly ask that you keep your dog on a leash and clean up after them.

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