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# Dog-friendly Bloomington: places to go with your dog

_City guide · United States_

Bloomington with a dog is easier when you know where you're welcome. This guide lists 14 dog-friendly places in Bloomington – vets, dog parks and shops – with notes on dogs inside, water bowls and off-lead areas.

**Places:** 14 · **Vets:** 7 · **Dog parks:** 3 · **Shops:** 3

Map: https://maps.dog/en#13/40.4846/-88.9936

## Walks, dog parks and off-lead areas in Bloomington

Bloomington has 3 dog parks. Your dog can run off-lead at Maxwell Dog Park and Shepard Park - Dog Park, for example. Check the signs on site.

## Vets, shops and places to stay

For everything else, Bloomington has 7 vets and animal clinics and 3 shops that let dogs in.

## Missing a place in Bloomington?

Know a café, park or beach in Bloomington that welcomes dogs? Add it on the map. After a quick check it helps every dog owner in Bloomington.

## [Dog-friendly vets in Bloomington](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/bloomington/vets) (7)

- [Bortell Animal Hospital Inc.](https://maps.dog/en/place/bortell-animal-hospital-inc-bloomington-f4d0df) — Vet · Bloomington. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.
- [Eastland Companion Animal Hospital](https://maps.dog/en/place/eastland-companion-animal-hospital-bloomington-cf1521) — Vet · East Empire Street 1704, 61704 Bloomington. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.
- [Fairway Knolls Veterinary Hospital](https://maps.dog/en/place/fairway-knolls-veterinary-hospital-bloomington-4e8ef3) — Vet · Bloomington. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.
- [Highland Pet Hospital and Wellness Center](https://maps.dog/en/place/highland-pet-hospital-and-wellness-center-bloomington-db6d83) — Vet · Greenwood Avenue 118, Bloomington. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.
- [Kruger Animal Hospital](https://maps.dog/en/place/kruger-animal-hospital-bloomington-b64ad4) — Vet · Holiday Drive 1215, 61704 Bloomington. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.
- [SmartVet](https://maps.dog/en/place/smartvet-bloomington-e6283a) — Vet · Bloomington. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.
- [Town & Country Animal Hospital](https://maps.dog/en/place/town-country-animal-hospital-bloomington-fa7482) — Vet · North Linden Street 901, Bloomington. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.

## [Dog-friendly dog parks in Bloomington](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/bloomington/dog-parks) (3)

- [Love's](https://maps.dog/en/place/love-s-bloomington-6ef5c7) — Dog park · Bloomington. Allowed inside.
- [Maxwell Dog Park](https://maps.dog/en/place/maxwell-dog-park-bloomington-377291) — Dog park · Bloomington. Off-leash.
- [Shepard Park - Dog Park](https://maps.dog/en/place/shepard-park-dog-park-bloomington-dcbb2c) — Dog park · Bloomington. Off-leash.

## [Dog-friendly shops in Bloomington](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/bloomington/shops) (3)

- [Petco](https://maps.dog/en/place/petco-bloomington-9ded40) — Shop · East College Avenue 1700, 61761 Normal. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.
- [PetSmart](https://maps.dog/en/place/petsmart-bloomington-3d7e2b) — Shop · East Empire Street 1606, 61701 Bloomington. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.
- [Premium Pet Supply](https://maps.dog/en/place/premium-pet-supply-bloomington-8d9c76) — Shop · East Empire Street 1500, 61701 Bloomington. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.

## [Dog-friendly places in Bloomington](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/bloomington/other) (1)

- [The Barking Lot](https://maps.dog/en/place/the-barking-lot-bloomington-1be981) — Other · Morrissey Drive 1811, 61704 Bloomington. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.

## FAQ

### Is Bloomington dog-friendly?

maps.dog lists 14 places in Bloomington where dogs are welcome, including vets, dog parks and shops.

### Where can my dog go off-lead in Bloomington?

For example at Maxwell Dog Park and Shepard Park - Dog Park. Check the signs on site.

### How up to date is this?

The base data comes from OpenStreetMap and from dog owners. Every review updates the info on dogs inside, water bowls and leads.

## Nearby

- [Washington](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/washington-us) — 7 places, 46 km
- [Morton](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/morton) — 7 places, 46 km
- [Peoria](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/peoria) — 14 places, 62 km
- [Rantoul](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/rantoul) — 14 places, 74 km
- [Champaign](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/champaign) — 91 places, 74 km
- [Paxton](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/paxton) — 6 places, 77 km

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