Dog Parks in New Haven, CT
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Discover 4 dog parks in New Haven, CT, rated an average of 5 stars by local dog owners.
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Top Parks in New Haven, CT
Bethel Bark Park
location_onBethel, CT
Bethel Bark Park is a fenced, less-than-one-acre off-leash dog park located within Meckauer Park near the old swing sets. It features separate areas for small and large dogs, bench seating, a poop bag dispenser, and waste receptacles. Adjacent Meckauer Park offers on-leash trails, a duck pond, and open fields.
Colchester Dog Park
location_onColchester, CT
Colchester Dog Park is a fully fenced, two-acre off-leash dog park with separate areas for small dogs (under 25 pounds) and large dogs (over 25 pounds). The park features mulch and grass ground cover, shade trees, bench seating, and waste bags for cleanup.
Paw Dog Park at Viney Hill
location_onEssex, CT
Paw Dog Park at Viney Hill is a fenced off-leash dog area located within a woodland setting in Essex, Connecticut. The park spans approximately 1/2 to 1 acre and features separate areas for small and large dogs, with agility equipment available for play and exercise.
Hamden Dog Run at Bassett Park
location_onHamden, CT
The Hamden Dog Run at Bassett Park is a fenced off-leash dog park featuring separate areas for small and large dogs, benches, picnic tables, trails, trees for shade, and a water faucet. Maintained by volunteers with gravel additions, it offers a spacious, wooded environment with mulch and woodlands ground cover, approximately 1/2 to 1 acre in size. Visitors note a friendly community but occasional issues with unsupervised aggressive dogs.
Eisenhower Dog Park
location_onMilford, CT
Eisenhower Dog Park is a large, grassy recreation area in Milford, Connecticut located along W River St. The park features a 6-foot fenced enclosure spanning 1/2 to 1 acre with separate areas for small and large dogs, offering a safe space for dogs to exercise and socialize off-leash.
Dog Park at Fort Hale Park
location_onNew Haven, CT
Fort Hale Dog Park is a spacious, fenced off-leash area with grass and dirt surfaces, suitable for dogs of all sizes. It features a separate small dog area, agility equipment, multiple benches, and a water faucet. The park is located near tennis courts and offers a secure environment for play.
Newington Dog Park
location_onNewington, CT
Newington Dog Park in Newington, CT, is an off-leash area with separate fenced sections for small and large dogs. Trees provide shade, and the park spans about 1/2 to 1 acre with a surface of grass and dirt.
North Branford Dog Park
location_onNorthford, CT
Northford Dog Park is a large, fully fenced off-leash area located at 324 Forest Rd behind a farmhouse and barn in Northford, CT. It offers ample grassy space for dogs of all sizes to run and play, with no separate areas for small or large dogs. The park provides a rustic, natural environment popular among local dog owners.
Montville Dog Park
location_onOakdale, CT
Montville Dog Park - Kacey's Place is a gated off-leash area in Oakdale, CT, offering spacious and well-maintained spaces for dogs to play. It features separate sections for small and large dogs. Located at Rt 163 & Simpson Lane.
Rocky Hill Dog Park
location_onRocky Hill, CT
The Rocky Hill Dog Park is a fenced, off-leash area within Elm Ridge Park, featuring separate sections for small and large dogs with large grassy spaces and shaded trees. It includes agility equipment, benches for owners, running water (except when frozen), and waste stations. Opened in 2010, it promotes safe exercise for well-behaved dogs in a clean environment.
Saxony Dog Park
location_onVernon, CT
Saxony Dog Park is a fully fenced off-leash area in Vernon, CT, designed for dogs to play and socialize, with separate sections for small and large dogs. It includes a water fountain for dogs and people during warm months, benches for owners, shaded spots, and pathways. The park opened in 2020 on the former Saxony Mill site and is managed by Vernon Parks and Recreation.
Berlin Dog Park (Leash Free Area)
location_onBerlin, CT
Berlin Dog Park (Leash Free Area) is a 50,000 square foot fenced, off-leash grassy area at Pistol Creek in Berlin, CT, located in front of the handicap parking lot off Spruce Brook Road. It features a separate small dog area, benches, shaded seating, a splash pad for cooling off, and a walking trail around a pond. Dogs must be leashed in all other public spaces prior to entering.
petsDog Park Etiquette
Always clean up after your dog
Bring bags and pick up immediately. This is the number one complaint at every dog park and the top reason parks get shut down.
Keep vaccinations current
Dog parks are shared spaces. Make sure your dog is up to date on rabies, distemper, and bordetella to protect everyone.
Leave aggressive dogs at home
If your dog has a history of aggression, a busy dog park isn't the right environment. Work with a trainer first.
Don't bring food for humans
Your lunch can trigger resource guarding in dogs around you. Save the picnic for after the park visit.
Supervise at all times
Stay off your phone and watch your dog. You need to be ready to intervene quickly if play gets too rough.