BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ certified cities have programs and policies that make it easier for pets and pet owners to live a happy, healthy life together. Certified in the BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ program in 2024, Grand Forks, North Dakota scored especially well in the Businesses trait of our pet-friendly cities model.
Visiting downtown Grand Forks and The Greenway with pups Miley and Breezer.
What Makes Grand Forks Pet Friendly
Among its pet-friendly places, Grand Forks welcomes pets in its downtown district, its Town Square public space, and in The Greenway of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks, which offers 2,200 acres of natural open space in the heart of the community.
Along with parks and trails, The Greenway also includes an off-leash dog park with areas for both small and large dogs.
Grand Forks Mayor on Certification
“Becoming a BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ certified city reiterates our value of a holistic approach to creating a healthy and vibrant culture and community. With this certification, our goal for our community members is to capitalize on the benefits of pet ownership, including the tendency to get more exercise, achieve lower levels of stress and loneliness, and increase social ties. Pets are part of the family, and I’m excited to see what comes next for our great community with this certification.”
– Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski
Mayor Bochenski and his family.
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