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Two Hearts Dog Park
224 S. 4th Street, Wausau, WI 54403
Two Hearts Dog Park is a fenced dog park in Wausau. Marathon County identifies it as its only fenced, dedicated dog park.
Best for: off-leash dog exercise
Dog Parks and Dog-Friendly Places in Wausau
Updated October 2026 · 7 places · Wausau
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Our top picks are Two Hearts Dog Park, Sandy’s Bark Park and Nine Mile Forest Unit.
These listings are dog parks, dog-friendly trails, and dog-friendly patio venues with addresses in Wausau, Wisconsin. Each place is included only where an official or place-operated source confirms its location and the relevant park, trail, or dog-friendly feature.
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Sandy’s Bark Park
At the corner of Hummingbird Road (County Road R) and Baltimore Lane, Wausau, WI 54401
Sandy’s Bark Park is a dog park serving the Rib Mountain area. The Village says it is accessible from the County Road R multi-use trail and has an on-site parking lot.
Best for: off-leash dog exercise
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Nine Mile Forest Unit
221700 Red Bud Road, Wausau, WI 54401
Nine Mile Forest Unit is a county forest with hiking and walking trails and a trailhead at its Red Bud Road parking area. Dogs are allowed except on designated groomed cross-country ski trails.
Best for: hiking with a leashed dog
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Rib Mountain State Park
149801 State Park Road, Wausau, WI 54401
Rib Mountain State Park is a day-use park with hiking trails and picnic areas. The Wisconsin DNR lists year-round park hours of 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.; the DNR page confirms the park and address, while the dog policy is stated by the park reference linked below.
Best for: hiking with a leashed dog
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Vino Latte – Wausau
3309 Terrace Court, Wausau, WI 54401
Vino Latte is a coffee shop, eatery, and wine boutique with an outdoor patio. Its website describes the patio as dog-friendly for friendly dogs.
Best for: coffee or a meal on a dog-friendly patio
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Back When Cafe
606 N. 3rd Street, Wausau, WI 54403
Back When Cafe is a restaurant at 606 N. 3rd Street. Visit Wausau includes it in its local patio guide, which confirms the patio listing but does not state a dog policy.
Best for: outdoor dining with a dog
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Auntie Taya’s
Wausau, WI 54403
Auntie Taya’s is a Wausau food-and-drink business with indoor and outdoor seating. Its website explicitly describes the business as dog-friendly, but the cited page does not provide a full street address.
Best for: outdoor dining with a dog