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Dog Friendly in Downtown Des Moines

Dog Friendly in Downtown Des Moines

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Created by Josh Garrett • Updated On: April 12, 2015

A list of dog friendly places in Downtown Des Moines, including Court Ave. & East Village. Please use a leash. Run out of poop bags while on your walk? Look for the bag dispensers on light poles!

Jett and Monkey's Dog Shoppe is one of Dog Friendly in Downtown Des Moines.

1. Jett and Monkey's Dog Shoppe

7.7
503 E Locust St (E 5th St), Des Moines, IA
Pet Supplies Store · East Village · 7 tips and reviews
Downtown Doggy Daycare is one of Dog Friendly in Downtown Des Moines.

2. Downtown Doggy Daycare

7.8
724 Scott Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309 (btw SE 7th St & SE 8th St), Des Moines, IA
Dog Park · Capitol View South · 2 tips and reviews
All-Pets Hospital is one of Dog Friendly in Downtown Des Moines.

3. All-Pets Hospital

328 E 6th St (E. Walnut St.), Des Moines, IA
Veterinarian · East Village · 2 tips and reviews
Riverwalk Dog Park is one of Dog Friendly in Downtown Des Moines.

4. Riverwalk Dog Park

7.4
1111 Illinois St (University Ave), Des Moines, IA
Dog Park · 4 tips and reviews

Josh G.Josh Garrett: Hours are daily from 6 a.m. - Sunset. Info for dog park passes is here: http://www.dmgov.org/Departments/Parks/pages/DogParks.aspx?Tab=Permit+Info

5. Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market

9.0
400 E Court Ave (btw 5th & 1st St), Des Moines, IA
Farmers Market · Downtown Des Moines · 76 tips and reviews

Josh G.Josh Garrett: Maximum 3" leash for dogs. Read the Farmer's Market dog policies here: http://www.desmoinesfarmersmarket.com/market-tips/

Principal Riverwalk is one of Dog Friendly in Downtown Des Moines.

6. Principal Riverwalk

7.7
602 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA
Hiking Trail · Downtown Des Moines · 5 tips and reviews
Iowa State Capitol is one of Dog Friendly in Downtown Des Moines.

7. Iowa State Capitol

8.9
1007 E Grand Ave (at E 9th), Des Moines, IA
Capitol Building · East Village · 43 tips and reviews

Josh G.Josh Garrett: Great sidewalks and trails to walk your dogs. Mine love to run down the hill...although I have to try to keep up!

Pappajohn Sculpture Park is one of Dog Friendly in Downtown Des Moines.

8. Pappajohn Sculpture Park

9.1
1330 Grand Avenue (13th Street & Grand Avenue), Des Moines, IA
Sculpture Garden · Downtown Des Moines · 33 tips and reviews

9. Western Gateway Park

7.3
1370 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
Park · Downtown Des Moines · 3 tips and reviews
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown is one of Dog Friendly in Downtown Des Moines.

10. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

6.5
418 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA
Hotel · Downtown Des Moines · 23 tips and reviews
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown is one of Dog Friendly in Downtown Des Moines.

11. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

7.9
100 SW Water Street, Des Moines, IA
Hotel · Downtown Des Moines · 6 tips and reviews
The Riverwalk Hub is one of Dog Friendly in Downtown Des Moines.

12. The Riverwalk Hub

7.5
215 Water St (Court Ave.), Des Moines, IA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Des Moines · 13 tips and reviews

Josh G.Josh Garrett: Great patio to sit after a walk, enjoy a beer and incredible views!

eden is one of Dog Friendly in Downtown Des Moines.

13. eden

8.5
418 E 6th St (Grand Ave.), Des Moines, IA
Gift Store · East Village · 12 tips and reviews
Des Moines Building is one of Dog Friendly in Downtown Des Moines.

14. Des Moines Building

405 6th Ave (Locust), Des Moines, IA
Apartment or Condo · Downtown Des Moines · No tips or reviews
Capitol Village Lofts is one of Dog Friendly in Downtown Des Moines.

15. Capitol Village Lofts

507 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA
Apartment or Condo · East Village · No tips or reviews
Liberty Condos is one of Dog Friendly in Downtown Des Moines.

16. Liberty Condos

418 6th Ave (Grand Ave), Des Moines, IA
Apartment or Condo · Downtown Des Moines · 3 tips and reviews
Hill Vintage and Knits is one of Dog Friendly in Downtown Des Moines.

17. Hill Vintage and Knits

7.6
432 E Locust St (E. 5th Street), Des Moines, IA
Boutique · East Village · 4 tips and reviews

18. Green Goods

333 E Grand Ave (Suite 107), Des Moines, IA
Gift Store · East Village · 3 tips and reviews

Josh G.Josh Garrett: Make sure you say hi to Carly (the official shop furkid!)!

19. The Blazing Saddle

7.6
416 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA
Gay Bar · East Village · 44 tips and reviews

Josh G.Josh Garrett: Dogs are welcome during the day.

Park Place Apartments is one of Dog Friendly in Downtown Des Moines.

20. Park Place Apartments

615 Park St (7th), Des Moines, IA
Apartment or Condo · Downtown Des Moines · 8 tips and reviews
e300 is one of Dog Friendly in Downtown Des Moines.

21. e300

300 E Grand Ave (at E 4th St), Des Moines, IA
Apartment or Condo · East Village · No tips or reviews