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Fort Williams Park

Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy Fort Williams Park with their humans in Cape Elizabeth, ME. Located adjacent to the famous Portland Head Light, this pet-friendly park offers more than 90 acres of space where you and your pup can enjoy a picnic, walk along the paths, explore the cliff-side loop and rocky beach, and spend a day in the great outdoors. Dogs must be leashed at all times. Visit Website

Or call (207) 799-2661 or email info@fortwilliams.org for more information.

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BringFido Guest Rating

Fort Williams Park has received a rating of 5.0 out of 5 bones by 10 canine critics on BringFido.


Visitors rave about the scenic trails, gorgeous views, and dog-friendly atmosphere at Fort Williams Park. They highlight the park's off-leash area, peaceful coastal walks, and friendly visitors.

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  • Nicole
    Jun 26, 2024
    Excellent

    Dog friendly and beautiful views.

  • Abby
    Feb 1, 2024
    Great Park for on and off leash dogs

    We are local to the area and go here almost weekly! The entire park is open to dogs (on-leash) but there is a marked area where dogs are allowed off-leash under voice control. Be aware there are still rules in this area (no dogs on sports fields) so voice control is needed!

  • Chrissy
    Jun 2, 2023
    Fun Family Outing

    We spent hours today exploring the trails, forts, & gardens with our 9 month old pup, Bruno! We kept him leashed the entire time but used our 7ft-er which was perfect. Everyone was super respectful and asked permission before approaching him. He’s friendly but a bit shy so it was a great opportunity to up his socialization! The grounds are very well kept and the views on the walking trails are beautiful. Plenty of shady spots to cool off if it’s a warmer day and there’s even a small rocky beach that is dog friendly year round. We had a blast & will definitely be back!

  • Amy
    Sep 9, 2022
    Great trails

    very clean and gorgeous views even had an off leash area with water for the dogs

  • Allison
    Jan 16, 2021
    Great park

    Huge park, great views, dog friendly (on leash).

  • Michael
    Sep 27, 2019
    Great Park with Lighthouse

    Fort Williams Park is beautiful! Great walks along the coast. Interesting history regarding the lighthouse and fort. Part of the Portland Discovery Land and Sea Tours. Dogs are welcome everywhere except inside the buildings. Several food trucks are on site. Great place for a picnic. Dogs are to be on leash at all times but we saw several dogs off leash but under voice control.

  • Kirsten
    Sep 21, 2019
    Scenic stroll

    The park itself is dog friendly, the buildings are not. The view of the lighthouse is great and the walk along the coastline enjoyable.

  • Ria
    Sep 4, 2018
    Nice views

    Very scenic. Nice walk. Our pup got to wade in the water at the beach.

  • Carolyn
    Jul 22, 2018
    Beautiful Location!

    This was such a beautiful lighthouse, and the cliff walk was a great walk to take our dog on. Everyone was friendly, and every turn of the walk had a beautiful vantage point.

  • Laura
    More than a year ago
    Beautiful Walk

    We visited last weekend with our Bernese Mountain Dog and really enjoyed the cliff walk out to the lighthouse. It was such a pretty day and the trail is very well groomed. Our dog really loved the walk, and everybody was very friendly towards her. It's definitely worth the trip and short walk to see the gorgeous views!

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