Dog Parks in Connecticut
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Central Bark at Copp Family Park
location_onGroton, CT
Central Bark is a spacious, fully fenced dog park located on the southwest end of Copp Family Park in Groton, Connecticut. The park features separate areas for small and large dogs, with plenty of shade and sun areas, and is accessed via a 5-minute walk along a shaded trail from the parking lot.
Bert & Harry Subkowsky Bark Park
location_onWallingford, CT
The Bert & Harry Subkowsky Bark Park is a 2-acre fenced dog park on Quinnipiac Street in Wallingford, CT, featuring separate areas for small and large dogs. It offers benches and picnic tables for owners, providing a safe space for dogs to play and socialize.
Park and Bark
location_onNewtown, CT
Newtown Park & Bark is a spacious, fully fenced off-leash dog park on over two acres with separate areas for small and large dogs. It features a large grassy play space, seasonal water fountains, a water-spray feature for warmer months, agility equipment, benches, and waste stations. The park is well-maintained and overlooks a wooded area, fostering a friendly community atmosphere.
South Windsor Bark Park
location_onSouth Windsor, CT
South Windsor Bark Park is a fenced off-leash area in South Windsor, CT, with separate sections for small and large dogs, covered in wood chip mulch. It features an agility course with ramps, tunnels, and hurdles, double-gated entries for safety, water fountains, waste stations, and shaded seating amid beautiful surroundings.
Bark Park Dog Park
location_onRidgefield, CT
Bark Park Dog Park is a fully fenced, off-leash facility in Ridgefield, CT, featuring separate areas for small dogs (under 35-40 lbs) and larger dogs, with amenities including water fountains, benches, agility equipment, and waste stations. The park covers about 1.5 acres with mixed surfaces like grass, cedar chips, dirt, and mulch, and is well-maintained with community support from ROAR. It includes additional features like washing areas for dogs and training sections.
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.
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.
Addis Park
location_onNew Milford, CT
Addis Park is a dog-friendly public park in New Milford, CT, on the Housatonic River, featuring picnic areas, walking trails, a boat launch, and playgrounds. Leashed pets are welcome, but it is not a designated off-leash dog park. Non-residents may need a permit to access certain areas.
Richter Park
location_onDanbury, CT
Richter Park is a 230-acre public park in Danbury, CT, featuring an 18-hole golf course, marked hiking trails, tennis courts, and other recreational facilities. Dogs are permitted on leashed hikes along two dog-friendly trails. It is not a designated off-leash dog park.
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.
Taylor Farm Dog Park
location_onNorwalk, CT
Taylor Farm Dog Park spans 4.5 acres near Calf Pasture Beach and across from Shady Beach Park in Norwalk, CT, featuring two off-leash areas separated by woods with open fields for running. The south side includes a tidal pool and fountain for water-loving dogs, while both sides offer picnic tables and garbage facilities. It is popular for well-behaved dogs of various breeds but is not fenced.
Jared's Dog Park
location_onStratford, CT
Jared's Dog Park is an off-leash, fenced dog park located within Roosevelt Forest in Stratford, CT, accessible only to Stratford residents with required sticker/ID. It features a separate area for small dogs, 6-foot fencing, and ground cover of mulch and woodlands across about 1/2 to 1 acre. Managed by the Friends of Jared's Dog Park non-profit, it operates daily from dawn to dusk.
Salt Meadow Park Dog Park
location_onMadison, CT操作者:
Salt Meadow Park Dog Park is a fenced off-leash area within Salt Meadow Park in Madison, CT, offering a dedicated space for dogs to play. It features rules emphasizing owner responsibility, waste cleanup, and supervision. The park is part of a larger recreational area with trails, fields, and natural features.
Shelton Dog Park
location_onShelton, CT
Shelton Dog Park is a fully fenced, off-leash facility with separate areas for small and large dogs, agility equipment, and adjacent hiking trails. It offers water fountains, waste bags, shaded seating, and free parking. The wooded terrain includes grass, rocks, trees, and paths for exploration.
Manchester Dog Park
location_onManchester, CT
The Manchester Dog Park is a fenced, off-leash area located in Mt. Nebo Park, featuring separate sections for small and large dogs. It includes amenities such as water bowls, benches, shaded spots, and a filtered water system with jugs provided. The park spans about 1/2 to 1 acre with a double-gated entrance for safety.
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.
B.A.R.K Park Off-Leash Dog Park
location_onBristol, CT
B.A.R.K. Park is a fenced off-leash dog park within Rockwell Park in Bristol, CT, featuring hilly, wooded terrain with plateaus, a steep embankment at the gate, and inclines into the woods. It includes a dedicated dog obstacle course and separate areas for large and small dogs. The natural setting under trees provides an engaging environment for high-energy dogs, though the uneven ground can challenge owners.
Candlewoof Dog Park
location_onNew Milford, CT
Candlewoof Dog Park is New Milford's official dog park, a fenced-in area nestled in the southwest corner of Pettibone Park at 44 Pickett District Rd. It provides a safe, secure space for dogs to play off-leash, run by a not-for-profit all-volunteer organization. The park features two separate fenced areas and is well-maintained with friendly pet owners.
Canton Dog Park
location_onCanton, CT
The Canton Dog Park in Canton, Connecticut, is a fenced off-leash area divided into sections for large dogs and smaller or older dogs, featuring open space for play, shade, water source, and donated waste bags. It offers a safe environment for dogs to exercise and socialize, with nearby parking and routine maintenance. Additional amenities include agility equipment like tunnels, ramps, and climbers.
Southington Dog Park
location_onSouthington, CT
Southington Dog Park is a fully fenced off-leash area on an old ball field offering ample space for dogs to run and play. It features separate sections for large (over 30 lbs) and small (under 30 lbs) dogs, agility obstacles like tunnels and ladders, shaded seating, and a dog-friendly trail. The park fosters a friendly community for socialization, though it can get muddy after rain.
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