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Dog Friendly Activities in Groton, CT

There are 8 dog friendly activities in Groton. 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 Groton.

Pet Friendly Bluff Point State Park

Bluff Point State Park

Bluff Point State Park

Bluff Point State Park in Groton, CT is dog friendly and welcomes leashed pets. Situated on the shores of Poquonnock River, this park offers over 800 acres for you and Fido to explore. There are wooded hiking and biking trails, opportunities for fishing and boating, and spectacular wildlife viewing on Long Island Sound. Please note that dogs and horses are not allowed on the beach from April 1st to September 1st.

Pet Friendly Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park

Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park

Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park

Leashed pups are allowed at dog-friendly Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park in Groton, CT. This historic site is home to Fort Griswold, which is known for being taken by the British forces in 1781. You can jump on the pet-friendly Thames River Heritage Park Water Taxi and head on down to the old fort site. The rolling hills and historic buildings are well worth the trip.

Pequot Woods Park

Pequot Woods Park

Pequot Woods Park is a dog-friendly recreation area in Groton, CT. Fido can join you on the 3-mile hiking loop, but dogs must be kept under control at all times. Pequot Woods trail winds around boulders, impressive rock formations and a pond.

Esker Point Beach

Esker Point Beach

Take the whole family for a day on the water at Esker Point Beach, a dog-friendly recreational area located in Groton, CT. The beach area allows dogs off leash, but they must be under voice control. Esker Point Beach features a kayak launch area, volleyball courts, a picnic area and more. Dogs are not permitted during events.

Haley Farm State Park

Haley Farm State Park

Dogs are welcome at Haley Farm State Park, a pet-friendly open space in Groton, CT. The area can be used for general recreation, but the main draw is a section of the Mystic to Groton bike path. You can wander along it with Fido or cycle with them in tandem.

Central Bark at Copp Family Park

Central Bark at Copp Family Park

Bring Fido out for an afternoon of play at Central Bark, located on the southwest end of Copp Family Park in Groton, CT. The spacious area is fully fenced and grass covered with some shady trees throughout. Additional amenities include double-gated entry, picnic tables and waste receptacles. Just be sure to pack water and waste bags for your pup.

Walt's Walls and Woods

Walt's Walls and Woods

Check out Walt's Walls and Woods, a pet-friendly recreation area in Groton, CT. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you in exploring the 5.7-acres of walking trails, beautiful stonewalls and gardens, and open green space.

Copp Family Park

Copp Family Park

Copp Family Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Groton, CT. Bring Fido with you while you explore some of the 240 acres, which includes seven trails ranging from 0.12 miles to 1.58 miles that meander through wooded areas, open fields, along streams and ponds. Dogs must be leashed throughout except in Central Bark dog park, located in the southwest corner of the park.

Devil's Hopyard State Park

East Haddam, CT

Devil's Hopyard State Park

Taking its name from the round holes that appear in the waterfalls, dog-friendly Devil's Hopyard State Park in East Haddam, CT is a perfect place to enjoy a day in nature. You and your pooch can hike, picnic, birdwatch and fish in the stream. Just keep Fido on a leash at all times, and note that pets are not permitted in the campground.

Olde Mistick Village

Olde Mistick Village

Bring Fido for a stroll around dog-friendly Olde Mistick Village. Located in Mystic, CT, the village is an outdoor shopping and dining destination designed to resemble a New England-style village of yesteryear. Both two and four-legged guests are welcome to spend a day roaming around the duck pond and along the walkways. Pets must be leashed during their visit and are not allowed in every store, so owners will need to inquire within before bringing Fido inside.

Mystic Seaport Museum

Mystic Seaport Museum

Mystic Seaport Museum is a dog-friendly attraction in Mystic, CT. Walk the grounds with your leashed pet and explore the museum's shipyard, nineteenth-century village re-creation, and nine gardens or enjoy a stroll along the river. Leashed pets are welcome on the museum grounds, although they are not permitted in any buildings or museum vessels. Rent a rowboat or sailboat to spend an hour exploring the Mystic River in a traditional small craft. Choose one of more than a dozen boats that vary in capacity from 2 to 5 people (plus a dog). Boathouse staff will set you up with life jackets, oars, and other gear. Pricing for boat rentals vary.

Greenport Harbor Brewing Company

Greenport Harbor Brewing Company

Dog-friendly Greenport Harbor Brewing Company tasting room welcomes Fido to join you for a pint or a flight inside their original brewery and tasting room or at an outdoor sidewalk table. The brewery is located in Greenport Village in a renovated 1860’s firehouse.

Barley Head Brewery

Barley Head Brewery

Barley Head Brewery is a dog-friendly nanobrewery in Mystic, CT, where Fido is welcome to join you for a brew at an outdoor table. They offer four to six varieties of beers in a range of flavors that change each week, and most of their ingredients are sourced locally. You are welcome to bring in take out from a nearby restaurant to enjoy with your beer. The patio has heaters for the cooler months.

Napatree Point Conservation Area

Napatree Point Conservation Area

Dogs are welcome on the beach at the pet-friendly Napatree Point Conservation Area in Westerly, RI, during certain times of the year. Pets are prohibited from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, May 2 through Labor Day. The rest of the year, registered leashed pups are allowed anytime. Dogs are not permitted in roped-off areas, and guests must clean up after Fido during their visit; waste bins are located at the entrance to the beach.

Montauk Point Lighthouse

Montauk Point Lighthouse

Montauk Point Lighthouse offers pet-friendly trails to explore with your furry friend in New York. Leashed dogs can hike on the lighthouse's rocky ledges, which provide a spectacular view of the crashing surf below. Please note pups are not allowed inside any buildings.

Harkness Memorial State Park

Harkness Memorial State Park

Harkness Memorial State Park in Waterford, CT is dog friendly. The centerpiece of this state park is the elegant summer mansion of the Harkness family. The big colorful building and the surrounding gardens were made into a state park in 1952, and certain parts of it can be enjoyed by dogs and their owners today. Pets on a leash are permitted in picnic and lawn areas but are not allowed on the beach or in formal gardens.

Fort Trumbull State Park

Fort Trumbull State Park

Fido is welcome to join you at Fort Trumbull State Park, a pet-friendly park in New London, CT. Enjoy the paved walking trail around the fort and along the waterfront.

Mystic Knotwork

Mystic Knotwork

Leashed dogs are welcome to shop with you inside Mystic Knotwork, a pet-friendly store in Mystic, CT. Browse and enjoy the American-made nautical knot decorations, the wedding knot and reception gifts, and especially the famous sailor bracelets. They even sell knotted, handmade dog toys!

Jonathan Edwards Winery

North Stonington, CT

Jonathan Edwards Winery

Jonathan Edwards Winery in North Stonington, CT, is dog friendly. Fido is welcome to join you beside a table on the outdoor patio as long as they are leashed. Enjoy a wine flight with you furry companion while admiring beautiful views across the vineyards.

Holdridge Home & Garden

Holdridge Home & Garden

Holdridge Home & Garden is a dog-friendly hardware store in Ledyard, CT. Fido is welcome to join you as you shop for lawn and garden supplies, paint, tools, grills, etc.

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