Here are a few of our pet-friendly favorites in Salem.
Swim
Bailey’s Journey swim therapy is a non-impact exercise opportunity. It’s a whole-body experience that’s helpful for muscle strength and flexibility that can be especially important for mobility in dogs with arthritis. Veterinarian referral is required for medical injuries but fun, energy-burning and weight-management swims do not. Learn more at baileysjourney.com, 503-399-0500
Wash
Are you a DIY’er? Pamper your pet at the self-serve pet wash station inside Coastal Farm & Ranch, 1230 Lancaster Drive SE #10. Open seven days a week, for only $20 you get use of the facility, a towel, shampoo and conditioner, blow dryer and grooming tables. Plus, a nice clean pup at the end.
Take Your Dog Tasting
Many valley vineyards offer pet-friendly picturesque patios and outdoor dining.
Check out Redhawk Vineyard’s scenic hilltop site where there’s a covered patio and park area.
Surround yourself in the Mexican ambiance of Coria Estates on their outdoor patio, which also offers a stunning panoramic view of the Willamette Valley.
Well-mannered, leashed pets are welcome on the patio at Stangeland Vineyards, 8500 Hopewell Road NW. And you are free to bring your own picnic, too.
Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners at Ankeny Vineyard where there’s a patio, deck, garden and picnic area. (Tip: Be sure to grab a slice of wood-fired pizza with your wine.)
Dogs on leashes are also welcome in the outside areas of Cristom Vineyard. And Fido can join the fun with estate water and small bites (pup treats), too.
Picking with Pups
A few area U-pick farms, such as True North Orchards and Fordyce Farms, welcome well-behaved pups, provided you keep them on a leash at all times and, of course, pick up after your pet and leave no waste behind.
True North is open from 9 a.m. to dusk every day beginning Labor Day weekend and running into November. While they furnish picking buckets and bags at checkout, it is best to bring your own containers. 5650 Lardon Road NE
Fordyce Farms is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday in Sept and Oct, plus 12 to 6 p.m. Sunday in October. Visit fordycefarminc.com for more times (and what U-pick produce is available).
Puppy Parks
It might be a no-brainer, but Minto-Brown Island Park is a puppy paradise. With more than 1,200 acres that include miles of trails open to leashed pets plus a 30-acre run-free dog park, it’s the perfect place for your four-legged friend.
Also check out Orchard Heights Park, 1165 Orchard Heights Rd NW, for off-leash play, and Maud Williamson State Recreation Site with your leashed pup.
Pet-Friendly Features
Salem Community Markets welcome pets, and you will often see pet sightings on their socials. Just be sure to bring your leash.
Coffee for dogs? Well, not quite but you can get a pupshake, peanut butter banana blend with a dog treat, especially for your dog at Bentley’s Coffee. It’s a definite fav among the four-legged friends
There are plenty of opportunities to dine al fresco on a pet-friendly patio.
Want PNW-inspired pizza, burgers, salad and cocktails? Try Ritter’s Housemade Foods.
Local beer and British food? Santiam Brewing’s the place.
Latino food and craft beer? Xicha West Salem. Definitely.
Cider and tacos? La Familia and Azul’s in downtown Salem’s your spot.
Beer, snacks and a laid-back mechanic environment? Ratchet Brewery.
Not sure? Check out The Yard Food Park or Beehive Station