Dog Friendly Activities in Branford, CT

There are 6 dog friendly activities in Branford. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Branford.

Farmington Canal Heritage Trail

Cheshire, CT

Farmington Canal Heritage Trail Farmington Canal Heritage Trail in Cheshire, CT, is dog friendly and suitable for leashed pets. The off-road, multi-use asphalt trail is ideal for a casual stroll or bike ride with Fido. This route is flat, well-maintained and spans 5.5 miles from Cheshire to Hamden, before joining the Farmington Canal Greenway in New Haven. The trail can be accessed from many different points, and is easily traversed in smaller sections. See Details

West Rock Ridge State Park

Hamden, CT

West Rock Ridge State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at West Rock Ridge State Park, a pet-friendly natural space in Hamden and New Haven, CT. You and Fido can enjoy the scenic views, numerous hiking trails, picnicking and more at this beautiful state park. See Details

Woodbridge Dog Park

Woodbridge, CT

Woodbridge Dog Park Woodbridge Dog Park is a recreational area in Woodbridge, CT. This park is the first-ever off-leash community dog park in the area, featuring a small and large dog area. The park is 1.5 acres and completely fenced. Infants and children under the age of five are not allowed in the park. See Details

Guilford Dog Park

Guilford, CT

Guilford Dog Park Guilford Dog Park is a dog-friendly park in Guilford, CT, with two separate fenced areas for small and large dogs. The ground is mostly covered in mulch. The park is a work in progress and endeavors to be ADA compliant and eventually have an agility course, water pump, and waste containment system. See Details

Wadsworth Falls State Park

Middletown, CT

Wadsworth Falls State Park Wadsworth Falls State Park is a dog-friendly natural area in Middletown, CT, where you and Fido can enjoy hiking wooded trails with beautiful views. Make your way to the scenic Big Falls waterfall with your leashed pup, but please note that pets are not permitted on the beach or in the swimming pond. See Details

Bert & Harry Subkowsky Bark Park

Wallingford, CT

Bert & Harry Subkowsky Bark Park Bert & Harry Subkowsky Bark Park in Wallingford, CT, is a fenced dog park with separate areas for large and small dogs. There are plenty of benches for Fido's humans to enjoy. Dogs over 30 lbs must remain in the left fenced-in side of the Bark Park. See Details

Cheshire Dog Park

Cheshire, CT

Cheshire Dog Park Cheshire Dog Park in Cheshire, CT, features 2 acres of fenced-in space to let your dog run free off leash, with a separate area for small dogs. The park has agility equipment, plenty of waste bags, picnic tables, and garbage receptacles. See Details

Hamden Dog Run at Bassett Park

Hamden, CT

Hamden Dog Run at Bassett Park Bring Fido for some off-leash fun at Hamden Dog Run at Bassett Park in Hamden, CT. This fenced dog park includes a separate area for small dogs, as well as picnic tables, benches, trails and trees for shade. See Details

Eisenhower Park

Milford, CT

Eisenhower Park Fido is welcome at Eisenhower Park, a dog-friendly recreation area in Milford, CT. The park features nature trails, a pond, a dog run, community garden and the scenic Wepawaug River. Dogs must be leashed in the park when outside the fenced dog run. See Details

Chatfield Hollow State Park

Killingworth, CT

Chatfield Hollow State Park Chatfield Hollow State Park in Killingworth, CT is dog friendly. Bring Fido along as you search for caves used by Native Americans, hike through forests and enjoy a picnic. Pets must be leashed and cleaned up after, and they are not permitted on the beach or in the swimming pond. See Details

Middlebury Greenway

Middlebury, CT

Middlebury Greenway The Middlebury Greenway is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Middlebury! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Middlebury Greenway. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com. See Details

Eisenhower Dog Park

Milford, CT

Eisenhower Dog Park Eisenhower Dog Park is a large, grassy recreation area in Milford. Bring your pooch along to play off-leash with local pups at this dog run that is also known as Milford Dog Park. Outside the park's fence are a network of pretty trails you can explore with your leashed pooch. Dog owners are asked to clean up after pups and to make sure their dogs are playing nicely in the park. See Details

RGNY

Riverhead, NY

RGNY Leashed dogs are welcome to join you as you enjoy a glass of wine at RGNY, a pet-friendly establishment in Riverhead, NY. Dogs are welcome only in the large outdoor area of the tasting room. They offer individual tastings, flights, and wines by the glass and bottle for you to enjoy. See Details

Millers Pond State Park Reserve

Haddam, CT

Millers Pond State Park Reserve Leashed dogs are welcome at Millers Pond State Park Reserve, a pet-friendly natural area in Haddam, CT, where you and Fido can discover wooded trails that lead to a spring-fed lake. Fishing, hiking and mountain biking are all popular activities in the reserve. Please note that pets must be kept off the beach and out of the water. See Details

Quinnipiac River State Park

North Haven, CT

Quinnipiac River State Park Leashed dogs are allowed at Quinnipiac River State Park, a pet-friendly natural space in North Haven, CT. You can bring your pooch with you to enjoy nearly six miles of river, 323 acres of floodplain and a hike along the four-mile Banton Quinnipiac Trail. See Details

Kinsmen Brewing Company

Southington, CT

Kinsmen Brewing Company Fido is welcome to join you for a beer at dog-friendly Kinsmen Brewing Company, located in Southington, CT. Dogs can accompany you beside an umbrella-shaded picnic table on the spacious outside patio. Overlooking the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail, patrons can sit, relax and sample artisan craft beer such as Homeward Bound IPA or Yup/Nope Double IPA. Menu options include a wide variety of house-made pizza which can be prepared with a gluten-free crust, signature sandwiches, salads, and shareable appetizers. See Details

Osbornedale State Park

Derby, CT

Osbornedale State Park Dogs are welcome at pet-friendly Osbornedale State Park in Derby, CT, where hiking, fishing, and picnicking are the most popular activities. This 417-acre park contains twisting trails that take in the wooded areas and lead to the picturesque Pickett's Pond that attracts keen anglers. When the water freezes over, you can pull on Fido's skates and re-enact some scenes from the Mighty Ducks together on the ice. See Details

Hurd State Park

East Hampton, CT

Hurd State Park Leashed dogs are allowed at pet-friendly Hurd State Park, located in East Hampton, CT, where you and Fido can enjoy scenic views of the Connecticut River. Popular activities include hiking, mountain biking, picnicking and birding. The only place that Fido isn't allowed to join you is the campground. See Details

East Shore Park

New Haven, CT

East Shore Park Leashed dogs are welcome at East Shore Park, a pet-friendly recreation space in New Haven, CT. You and Fido can enjoy the meandering walking trail along New Haven harbor. There is also a beach and two fenced areas for dogs to enjoy some off-leash exercise. See Details

Silver Sands State Park

Milford, CT

Silver Sands State Park Leashed dogs are allowed in the pet-friendly picnic areas near the parking lot of Silver Sands State Park in Milford, CT. While the park's biggest draw is the shoreline, unfortunately pets are not permitted on the beach or the boardwalks that lead to the sand. See Details