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Dog Friendly Activities in Meriden, CT

There’s 1 dog friendly activity in Meriden, and 90 more nearby. 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 Meriden.

Pet Friendly Giuffrida Park

Giuffrida Park

Giuffrida Park is a dog-friendly outdoor recreation area in Meriden, CT. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you one of the six trails that range from easy to difficult. Stroll along the reservoir, picturesque meadows, and take in the beauty of your surroundings from the top of Lamentation Mountain and Chauncey Peak.

Pet Friendly Sleeping Giant State Park

Sleeping Giant State Park

Sleeping Giant State Park

Sleeping Giant State Park is a dog-friendly area in Hamden, CT. Despite the name, this park is popular among hikers and people looking for a picturesque place to have a picnic. The name actually comes from the mountaintops resembling the image of a giant having a nap. You can wander the uneven ridges on one of the many hiking trails with Fido as long as they are on a leash.

Hoppers Birge Pond

Hoppers Birge Pond

Hoppers Birge Pond is a pet-friendly recreational area in Bristol, CT. Dogs are welcome on-leash at this facility. It includes a large, unfenced, open meadow crisscrossed with trails. In addition, you'll find over 2 miles of hiking trails through wooded areas.

No Worries Brewing Company

No Worries Brewing Company

No Worries Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery in Hamden, CT. Leashed dogs are welcome in the taproom and at outdoor tables. Hoppy, light, dark, and sour beers are on tap. Light snacks are available for purchase. You can also bring your own food or buy grub from a visiting food truck.

Hammonasset Beach State Park

Hammonasset Beach State Park

Leashed dogs are welcome in picnic areas, ball fields, nature trails and bike paths year-round at Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison, CT. Leashed dogs are only permitted on beaches from September 30th through April 1st. Visitors with pets on the beach outside of those dates are subject to fines if caught.

Bailey's Dog Park

Bailey's Dog Park

Bring Fido to Bailey's Dog Park in Clinton, CT, which is open to all sizes of dogs that are up-to-date on vaccinations. Parking is readily available at Ethel Peters Recreation Complex. The fully-fenced dog park features running water, waste bags and shaded areas.

Books & Company

Books & Company

Leashed dogs can join you on a visit to Books & Company, a pet-friendly bookstore in Hamden, CT. They offer "new to you" used books at half-price or less, greeting cards, unusual gifts, locally-made crafts and more. They also serve coffee and treats at their small in-store cafe, Legal Grounds.

New England Brewing Co.

New England Brewing Co.

New England Brewing Co. is a dog-friendly establishment in Woodbridge, CT. Fido is welcome to accompany you inside the taproom or beside one of the outdoor tables. Sample inventive and unique offerings such as the citrus-infused Face Hugger IPA, or 668 The Neighbor of The Beast; a 7.8% Belgian Style Golden Ale. Stop by for a beer and snack from the on-site food truck or grab your favorite beer to-go in a growler, can, or bottle.

Farm River State Park

Farm River State Park

Leashed dogs are welcome at Farm River State Park, a pet-friendly natural space in East Haven, CT. This park is home to 16.5 miles of the scenic Farm River, which flows through the center of the park, as well as trails and meadows to explore with Fido.

Harwinton Conservation & Recreation Area

Harwinton Conservation & Recreation Area

Harwinton Conservation & Recreation Area offers pet-friendly trails that run through the woods and along Leadmine Brook in Harwinton, CT. Featuring both short and long hiking options, this recreation destination is a great place for you and your four-legged friend to explore. Bring your pup’s favorite water toy to enjoy at the fishing pond, or relax at the small covered picnic area. As a family recreation spot, a leash law is in effect.

Labyrinth Brewing Company

Labyrinth Brewing Company

Labyrinth Brewing Company in Manchester is dog-friendly and features an excellent staff, a tasty rotation of beers and ciders, and food trucks on a regular basis. It's relatively large inside with great spaces separated for each group and a "patio" out front with Astroturf, tables, and chairs. Dogs are allowed in both areas and treats are available at the bar.

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.

Nod Brook Wildlife Management Area

Nod Brook Wildlife Management Area

Take Fido to explore the more than 130 acres that make up Nod Brook Wildlife Management Area in Simsbury, CT. The area features a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking along one of the pet-friendly trails. Please note that the area is popular for hunting. It is recommended for dogs to wear orange if visiting in the fall or winter seasons.

Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk

Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk

Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk in Windsor, CT, has many stores that welcome dogs to join you inside. The dog-friendly stores include Anthropologie, Appleseed’s, Brighton Collectibles, Brookstone, Destination Maternity, Eddie Bauer, Francesca’s Collections, Gap, J.Crew, J. Jill, Kirkland’s Home, Lady Foot Locker, Leaps & Bones, L’Occitane, New Balance, Papyrus, Pottery Barn, Shoe Explosion, Soft Surroundings, Talbots, Ann Taylor Loft, Banana Republic, Chico’s, Clarks, Coldwater Creek, Country Curtains, GapKids, Green Tangerine Spa & Salon, Sparkle and White House | Black Market.

Branford Supply Pond Park

Branford Supply Pond Park

Branford Supply Pond Park is a dog-friendly open space in Branford, CT, to explore with Fido. Sprawling over 350 acres of lush woodland, the park is a refuge for hikers, bikers, runners, nature enthusiasts, historians and four-legged friends. Walk along leaf-covered trails, photograph wildlife near the ponds, or admire stunning Fall foliage.

Farmington River Trail

Farmington River Trail

The Farmington River 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 Farmington! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Farmington River 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.

Naugatuck Dog Park

Naugatuck Dog Park

Naugatuck Dog Park is a recreational area in Naugatuck, CT. This 3-acre fenced-in park allows dogs to play off leash and features separate areas for large and small pups. There are several picnic tables and plenty of walking trails.

Racebrook Tract

Racebrook Tract

Leashed dogs are welcome at Racebrook Tract, a pet-friendly hiking area in Orange, CT. There are four blazed trails that weave through mostly level forest, including an accessible paved trail that leads to a boardwalk over the wetlands. Please remember to clean up after Fido.

Auerfarm State Park Scenic Reserve

Auerfarm State Park Scenic Reserve

Bring Fido on a leash to Auerfarm State Park Scenic Reserve, a dog-friendly, 40-acre area in Bloomfield, Connecticut. The park offers great hiking trails. Please keep your pup on a leash no longer than 6 feet in length.

Witchdoctor Brewing Company

Southington, CT

Witchdoctor Brewing Company

Witchdoctor Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery in Southington, CT. They serve pints and mugs in-house, while growlers and cans are available to take home. Patrons can admire the handiwork of local artisans and listen to live music (on specified nights) as they sip their favorite beer. Their slogan, “The Cure for What Ales You," is a testament to the hard work they put into preparing, or curing, their beer so that they can bring it fresh to your taste buds.

Alvarium Beer Co.

New Britain, CT

Alvarium Beer Co.

Fido is welcome inside the taproom and on the dog-friendly patio (weather permitting) outside of Alvarium Beer Company, first craft brewery and taproom to open in over 70 years in New Britain, CT. Enjoy patio games and shuffleboard while trying a variety of craft brews. Visit their website for a schedule of visiting food trucks. Please be sure Fido is leashed and does not bark excessively while in the taproom.

Savin Rock Trail

Savin Rock Trail

Leashed dogs can join you on a walk along Savin Rock Trail, a scenic pet-friendly paved boardwalk along the beach in West Haven, CT. However, please note that dogs are not permitted on the beach and a resident parking pass is necessary to access convenient parking.

Cheshire Dog Park

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.

Rocky Hill Dog Park

Rocky Hill Dog Park

Fido can run and play off the leash at Rocky Hill Dog Park in Rocky Hill, CT. This park features small and large dog areas, running water (except in freezing temperatures) and benches. It is located within Elm Ridge park in a wooded area.

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