A Dog-Friendly Day in Clarkston
7 stops · about 4 hours · Updated October 6, 2026
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Renu PolySame-day floor epoxyVisit website A day out with a dog in Clarkston, MI can combine park time, outdoor dining and pet supplies. Bay Court Park and Clintonwood Park welcome dogs, while 5th Tavern Clarkston allows dogs at its outdoor seating. Sisters Cafe serves lunch and offers takeout, and Fountains Golf & Banquet combines golf with food. Pet Wants Clarkston sells treats and chews, and Perfect Pups provides professional dog grooming.
Start at a park
morning
Stop 1
Bay Court Park
4.7(609)Independence Township
Bay Court Park welcomes dogs and offers open grass, shady trees, hiking, picnic tables and public restrooms for an outdoor stop.
Stop 2
Clintonwood Park
4.6(499)Village of Clarkston
Clintonwood Park welcomes dogs, with paved walking paths, picnic tables and public restrooms alongside a playground, splash pad and sports facilities.
Sit outside for lunch
afternoon
Stop 3
Sisters Cafe
4.6(217)Village of Clarkston
Sisters Cafe serves breakfast, brunch and lunch, with vegetarian options, comfort food, takeout and curbside pickup available daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Stop 4
Fountains Golf & Banquet
4.4(711)Village of Clarkston
Fountains Golf & Banquet serves food on-site and offers nine-hole and eighteen-hole golf, golf carts, a wheelchair-accessible entrance and accessible parking.
Stop 5
5th Tavern Clarkston
4.3(1297)Village of Clarkston
5th Tavern Clarkston allows dogs at its outdoor seating and serves lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, including comfort food and small plates.
Stock up on treats
afternoon
Stop 6
Pet Wants Clarkston
4.9(114)Village of Clarkston
Pet Wants Clarkston stocks pet food, treats and chews, with a multi-bay, semi-private self-wash area and full-service dog grooming also available.
Stop 7
Perfect Pups
4.7(32)Village of Clarkston
Perfect Pups provides professional dog grooming at 5660 Maybee Road, with wheelchair-accessible parking and debit card payments among its listed features.
