Dog Friendly Activities in Farmington, CT

Enfield Dog Park in Enfield, CT, is a fully-fenced park with separate areas for large and small dogs, benches for the humans, and water for the pups. Just make sure Fido has his town license and his current vaccinations.

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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.

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Stratton Brook State Park Trail

Simsbury, CT

Stratton Brook State Park Trail

The Stratton Brook State Park Trail 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 Simsbury! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Stratton Brook State Park Trail. 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.

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Wolcott Dog Park

Wolcott, CT

Wolcott Dog Park

Bring Fido to Wolcott Dog Park in Wolcott, CT, for some off-leash exercise and socialization. This dog park features separate areas for big and small dogs, a covered area, benches and picnic tables. It is open to the public and connected to Peterson Park by a path.

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Sunnybrook State Park

Torrington, CT

Sunnybrook State Park

Part of Paugnut State Forest and connected to it by the 2.1-mile John Muir Trail, Sunnybrook State Park is set on 464 wooded acres. This pet-friendly park in Torrington, CT offers plenty of trails, including five nature trails, and a pond to play and cool off in. Pack a lunch, wear comfortable shoes, and enjoy a memorable excursion with your leashed pup.

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American Legion & Peoples State Forests

Barkhamsted, CT

American Legion & Peoples State Forests

American Legion & Peoples State Forests are pet-friendly natural areas in Barkhamsted, CT. You can bring Fido with you to enjoy the beautiful, wooded areas and numerous trails as long as they are on a leash. This recreational area features trails ranging from less than a half mile to two miles for you and Fido to enjoy.

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Cabela’s

East Hartford, CT

Cabela’s

Fido is welcome to join you for an outing to pet-friendly outdoor retailer Cabela's, located in East Hartford, CT. Dogs are welcome inside so stock up on everything you need for camping, fishing, hunting, meat processing, shooting and other outdoor pursuits.

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Northwest Park

Windsor, CT

Northwest Park

Northwest Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Windsor, CT. Bring Fido out to explore the hundreds of acres. There's 12 miles of trails to hike on, spacious grass fields to picnic on, a community garden, and even an on-site dog park. Dogs must be leashed while visiting.

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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.

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South Windsor Bark Park

South Windsor, CT

South Windsor Bark Park

Fido can exercise and socialize at South Windsor Bark Park, a dog park in South Windsor, CT. This fenced park features agility equipment, as well as separate small and large dog areas.

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Glastonbury Dog Park

Glastonbury, CT

Glastonbury Dog Park

Glastonbury Dog Park is a recreational area in Glastonbury, CT. The park features a fenced-in area where dogs can run and socialize off leash. The park also has separate areas for large and small dogs, benches, waste stations, water stations and more.

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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.

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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.

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Wethersfield Dog Park

Wethersfield, CT

Wethersfield Dog Park

Wethersfield Dog Park in Wethersfield, CT, has separate areas for large dogs and small or timid dogs. The park amenities include benches, picnic tables, poop bag stations, trash receptacles, watering stations and message boards.

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Talcott Mountain State Park

Simsbury, CT

Talcott Mountain State Park

Leashed dogs are welcome at Talcott Mountain State Park, a pet-friendly park in Simsbury, CT. Fido is welcome to join you in picnic areas and on the hiking trails that lead to Heublein Tower at the top of the mountain. The casual Tower Trail Hike will take you and your pooch around 40 minutes to get to the top.

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B.A.R.K Park Off-Leash Dog Park

Bristol, CT

B.A.R.K Park Off-Leash Dog Park

B.A.R.K Park Off-Leash Dog Park is a recreational area in Bristol, CT. It features separate fenced areas for small and large dogs and several benches. The park sits on a wooded hillside with a steep incline. Dog owners are reminded to bring water for their dogs.

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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.

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Penwood State Park

Bloomfield, CT

Penwood State Park

Penwood State Park is a pet-friendly recreational area in Bloomfield, CT. It offers 800 acres of year-round beauty and plenty of pet-friendly trails to get you around all the must-see spots. The main trail in the park is the Penwood State Park Trail, a 10.3-mile moderately difficult rambling path that features a waterfall. Fido is welcome to join you as long as he's on a leash.

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Collinsville Canoe & Kayak

Canton, CT

Collinsville Canoe & Kayak

Collinsville Canoe & Kayak rent dog-friendly paddlebaords, canoes and kayaks in Collinsville, CT. Situated near Canton, this business is southern New England's largest specialty paddlesports shop. Collinsville Canoe & Kayak offer equipment for sale, lessons, and dog-friendly rentals. Pick whichever watercraft suits you and Fido, then set off exploring down the Farmington River.

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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.

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