Clifton Park is a great place to share with your dog. Between riverside trails, relaxed patios and local favorites that welcome four-legged guests, there’s plenty to explore together, whether you’ve lived here for years or you’re just visiting.
Dog-Friendly Dining and Takeout
- Dog Haus Biergarten (7 Southside Drive): a laid-back beer garden with lots of outdoor seating for you and your pup.
- Ravenswood Pub (1021 NY-146): a local pub serving Clifton Park since 1984, with outdoor tables where dogs are welcome.
- Peddler Bar & Bistro (16 Old Route 9): an indoor-outdoor restaurant whose outdoor areas are dog-friendly.
- Power’s Inn & Pub (130 Meyer Road): an Irish pub in a 230-year-old building, with a patio that welcomes dogs.
- Country Drive-In (1515 Route 9): a seasonal walk-up and drive-in with picnic tables that are perfect for summer outings with your dog.
- Ted’s Fish Fry (1663 U.S. 9): a family-run local classic with outdoor seating where pets can join you.
Tips for Dining Out with Your Dog
- Stay in outdoor seating areas unless a restaurant clearly allows pets inside.
- Keep your dog leashed and tucked in beside your table so servers and other guests can pass easily.
- Choose busy patios only if your dog is comfortable with noise, crowds and passing foot traffic.
Outdoor Adventures
- Vischer Ferry Nature & Historic Preserve: more than 600 acres along the Mohawk River and the Erie Canal, with marked trails where leashed dogs are welcome.
Tips for the Trail
- Keep your dog on a leash unless signs say otherwise.
- Pack water and waste bags for every outing.
- Watch for wildlife and give other dogs and walkers plenty of space.
Veterinary Care, Boarding, Daycare and Grooming Near Clifton Park
Just down the road in Rexford, Aqueduct Animal Hospital provides complete veterinary care for pets at every life stage, from puppies and kittens to seniors. Alongside medical care, we offer boarding, doggy daycare and grooming, so your pet’s health and everyday care are all in one familiar place. Visit us at 896 Riverview Road.
