A Dog-Friendly Day in Birmingham
7 stops · about 4 hours · Updated October 11, 2026
Build a day out with a dog in Birmingham, MI around Shain Park and Barnum Park, which both welcome dogs and offer picnic space. Birmingham Pub and La Strada Italian Kitchen & Bar allow dogs outside, while Hollywood Feed carries dog food, treats and toys. The list also includes outdoor dining at Madam and a pet-store stop at Teacups & Toys A Pet Boutique LLC.
Start at a park
morning
Stop 1
Shain Park
4.7(502)Birmingham
Shain Park welcomes dogs and offers picnic space, a children’s playground with slides and swings, and wheelchair-accessible entry and parking.
Stop 2
Barnum Park
4.7(178)Birmingham
Barnum Park welcomes dogs and combines picnic tables, a baseball field, and a playground with slides and swings, with round-the-clock daily hours.
Sit outside for lunch
afternoon
Stop 3
Birmingham Pub
4.5(530)Birmingham
Birmingham Pub allows dogs outside and serves lunch, with locally sourced continental cuisine, comfort food, small plates, and table service.
Stop 4
La Strada Italian Kitchen & Bar
4.3(422)Birmingham
La Strada Italian Kitchen & Bar pairs outdoor seating that allows dogs with traditional Italian cooking, vegetarian and vegan options, and dinner service.
Stop 5
Madam
4.0(362)Birmingham
Madam offers outdoor seating at the Daxton Hotel and seasonal menus emphasizing locally sourced ingredients, with small plates and vegetarian and vegan options.
Stock up on treats
afternoon
Stop 6
Hollywood Feed
4.8(276)Birmingham
Hollywood Feed stocks dog food, treats, toys, and beds, with staff advice, price matching on identical merchandise, and in-store pickup.
Stop 7
Teacups & Toys A Pet Boutique LLC
4.2(38)Birmingham
Teacups & Toys A Pet Boutique LLC offers a small-business pet-store stop on E Merrill Street, with in-store pickup and wheelchair-accessible entry and parking.
