Dog-friendly outings, places to eat and places to stay in Missouri, city by city. Every spot below was checked against a published dog policy (the venue itself, BringFido or the park authority) – tap a name for our notes, or see them all on the Dog Fun Map.
Kansas City
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- La Quinta by Wyndham Kansas City Airport
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City International Airport
- TownePlace Suites Kansas City Airport
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- Collars Dog Resort (Waldo) – Doggy daycare and boarding in Waldo.
- Pooches Paradise – Doggie daycare with playtime, plus boarding and training.
Springfield
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield Airport Rte 66
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Springfield North by IHG
- Candlewood Suites Springfield-Medical District
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- Happy Tails – Daycare and boarding in Springfield.
- Hounds Town Springfield – Dog daycare and boarding.
- Bark Yard – A Springfield dog daycare on Cherry Street.
St. Louis
- Gateway Arch National Park
- Tower Grove Park
- Laumeier Sculpture Park
- St. Johns Community Dog Park
- Forest Park
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- 21C Museum Hotel St. Louis
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham St Louis Route 66
- Seven Gables St Louis West a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
- Residence Inn by Marriott St. Louis Downtown
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- The Watering Bowl (Manchester Ave) – Dog day camp and training with several St. Louis-area locations.
- Dogtopia of Rock Hill – Dog daycare and boarding in Rock Hill.
- Arch City Dog Boarding – Dog daycare and boarding in south St. Louis.
Our notes on each spot
Kansas City
Swope Park Off Leash Dog Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash dog park; up to 4 dogs per adult
A five-acre dog park split for small and large dogs, with water fountains for dogs and people.
5051 E Gregory Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
Harry Wiggins Trolley Track Trail · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly rail trail
A former trolley line turned walking trail in Kansas City.
397 W Gregory Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64114
Char Bar Kansas City · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the enclosed, heated patio
Southern-style barbecue with an enclosed, heated patio that works most of the year.
4050 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO 64111-3024
Westside Local · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome in the beer garden patio – call ahead to confirm it's open
Comfort food, beer and cocktails, with a beer garden patio for dogs.
1663 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Trezo Mare Restaurant · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the shaded patio
Italian food, fresh seafood and wood-fired steaks, with a shaded patio.
4105 N Mulberry Dr, Kansas City, MO 64116
La Quinta by Wyndham Kansas City Airport · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets of any size in designated rooms for an additional fee of $25 per pet, per night
Near MCI, with a pet relief area and waste stations.
6901 Nw 83rd St, Kansas City, MO 64152
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-01-01)
Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City International Airport · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets up to 75 lbs for an additional fee of $75 for stays of 1 to 4 nights and $125 for stays of 5 nights or longer
All-suite rooms close to the airport.
7640 Nw Tiffany Springs Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64153
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-01-06)
TownePlace Suites Kansas City Airport · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets of any size for an additional fee of $150 per stay
Extended-stay suites with a designated pet area.
11812 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153
Springfield
Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center · Outing
🐾 Leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome
A 114-acre garden site with dozens of themed gardens to wander through.
2400 S Scenic Ave, Springfield, MO 65807
Frisco Highline Trail · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly rail trail
A rail trail built on an unused railroad corridor near Springfield.
3841 W Kearney St, Springfield, MO 65803
Sequiota Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome
A 28-acre park with a lake, ponds and a three-mile trail that connects to the Springfield Conservation Nature Center.
3500 S Lone Pine Ave, Springfield, MO 65804
Lindberg's Tavern · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables
A casual tavern known for fried green tomatoes, with dog-friendly tables outside.
318 W Commercial St, Springfield, MO 65803
Springfield Brewing Company · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at sidewalk tables
A brewpub with wings, pizza and street tacos, and dog-friendly sidewalk tables.
305 S Market Ave, Springfield, MO 65806
Black Sheep Burgers and Shakes · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the patio
All-natural burgers and spiked or regular shakes, with dog-friendly patio tables.
2160 W Chesterfield St, Springfield, MO 65807
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield Airport Rte 66 · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets up to 80 lbs for an additional fee of $25 per night
Off I-44 near the airport, with a free airport shuttle.
2445 N Airport Plaza Ave, Springfield, MO 65803
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-06-09)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Springfield North by IHG · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets of any size for an additional fee of $50 per stay
A flat per-stay pet fee and an on-site pet walking area.
3050 North Kentwood Avenue, Springfield, MO 65803
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-06)
Candlewood Suites Springfield-Medical District · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets up to 80 lbs for an additional fee of $25 per pet, per stay
Extended-stay suites with a low per-stay fee and a grassy relief area.
1035 E Republic Rd, Springfield, MO 65807
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-09-19)
St. Louis
Gateway Arch National Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome on the grounds and trails; ask about the BARK Ranger program
Walk the trails around the Arch for the views, and ask at the visitor center about the BARK Ranger program.
11 N 4th St #1810, St. Louis, MO 63102
Tower Grove Park · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly park
An 1868 city park with tree-lined paths and Victorian pavilions to stroll past.
4256 Magnolia Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
Laumeier Sculpture Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome in the outdoor galleries
A 105-acre park with about 60 large outdoor sculptures to walk among.
12580 Rott Rd, St. Louis, MO 63127
St. Johns Community Dog Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash fenced dog park with small and large dog areas
A popular fenced dog park with separate big- and small-dog areas and benches for humans.
11333 St John Church Rd, St. Louis, MO 63123
Forest Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome on the walking trails
St. Louis's beloved big city park, with miles of walking trails to share with your pup.
5595 Grand Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112
Square One Brewery & Distillery · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables
A dozen house beers and a pub menu – beer cheese soup, Cuban sandwiches – with dog-friendly tables outside.
1727 Park Ave, St. Louis, MO 63104
Shameless Grounds · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the outdoor patio
A Benton Park café with all-day breakfast, sandwiches and coffee drinks.
1901 Withnell Ave, St. Louis, MO 63118
The Barn · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and homemade desserts in one of the city's most historic spots.
1015 Sappington Rd, St. Louis, MO 63126
Russell's on Macklind · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the patio
A Southampton neighborhood anchor serving seasonal farm-to-table food.
5400 Murdoch Ave, St. Louis, MO 63109
21C Museum Hotel St. Louis · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 dogs of any size for an additional fee of $50 per stay
An art-filled downtown hotel near City Museum. Dogs only.
1528 Locust street, St. Louis, MO 63103
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham St Louis Route 66 · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets up to 40 lbs for an additional fee of $40 per pet, per night; pets can’t be left alone in the room
A Route 66 stop for pets up to 40 lbs.
1580 S Kirkwood Rd, St. Louis, MO 63127
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-07-27)
Seven Gables St Louis West a Tribute Portfolio Hotel · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets up to 40 lbs for an additional fee of $50 per stay; pets can’t be left alone in the room
A European-style inn in walkable downtown Clayton.
26 North Meramec Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63105
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-06)
Residence Inn by Marriott St. Louis Downtown · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two dogs of any size for an additional fee of $100 per stay
Downtown extended-stay suites for two dogs of any size.
525 S Jefferson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103
Restaurant patio rules and hotel pet fees change – call ahead or confirm when booking. We list only places with a published dog policy, and we never add star ratings or reviews we didn’t write.
Doggie daycares are listed with a note from each business’s own website. Most ask for a meet-and-greet or temperament check and current vaccinations – contact them before your first visit.
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