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Dog Friendly Activities in New Haven, CT

There are 3 dog friendly activities in New Haven, and 72 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 New Haven.

Pet Friendly East Shore Park

East Shore Park

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.

Pet Friendly East Rock Dog Park

East Rock Dog Park

East Rock Dog Park

East Rock Dog Park i a fenced area in New Haven, CT, that features a separate area for small dogs. Trees are planted for shade and there's a bench for humans to relax on. Dogs and people can get some refreshment at the water fountains. The field next to the park is often unused, and people bring their dogs to run around the field, too.

Edgewood Park Dog Run

Edgewood Park Dog Run

Bring Fido to the Edgewood Park Dog Run, located within pet-friendly Edgewood Park in New Haven, CT, for some off-leash play and canine socialization. Leashed dogs are also welcome to explore the rest of this popular city park, including the numerous trails, wetlands viewing platform and the pond. Please clean up after your pup, and be sure to leash them when entering and exiting the dog run.

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 he is on a leash.

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.

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.

Tribus Beer Co.

Tribus Beer Co.

Dogs are welcome to join their owners at Tribus Brewing Co in Milford, CT. The first brewery and taproom to come to the town, Tribus offers up a wide selection of flavorsome beers brewed on the premises. Their beer list includes sour IPA, IPA, porters, stouts, and more. Your pooch can join you outside in the biergarten.

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.

Black Hog Brewery

Black Hog Brewery

Black Hog Brewery in Oxford, CT is a dog-friendly bar that focuses on local agriculture when creating their unique, craft beers. At any time, you can choose from more than 10 seasonally rotating beers on tap. Black Hog Brewery doesn't offer a food menu, but often hosts food trucks on the weekends.

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.

Walk by Faith Doggie Bakery & Cromwell Country Store

Walk by Faith Doggie Bakery & Cromwell Country Store

The pet-friendly Walk by Faith Doggie Bakery & Cromwell Country Store in Cromwell, CT, welcomes Fido inside to shop alongside you. Your pup will love the smells from their on-site bakery and can watch his homemade, all-natural treats being baked right in front of him! The other half of the business features Cromwell Country Store offering human goodies and gifts.

Southbury Dog Park

Southbury Dog Park

Southbury Dog Park is a 14-acre, off-leash dog park in Southbury, CT, that welcomes friendly dogs. The park offers a separate small-dog area, a huge open field, a beautiful and accessible river, two wooded trails, tables, benches and plenty of waste bags. Owners can bring their dogs to enjoy the company of other canines, play a game of fetch or go for a dip in the stream. Please note that while the dog park is an off-leash area for dogs, it is not completely fenced.

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.

Witchdoctor Brewing Company

Southington, CT

Witchdoctor Brewing Company

Witchdoctor Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery in Southington, CT. Fido is welcome to join you inside or at an outdoor table. 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.

Jared's Dog Park

Jared's Dog Park

Jared's Dog Park is an off-leash park located within Roosevelt Forest which is accessible to Stratford, CT residents only. The park has a separate area for small dogs, and beautiful trees and large boulders for inquisitive pups of all sizes to investigate. Features also include fountains, comfortable benches for humans, pet waste stations, and agility obstacles. A supply of tennis balls and frisbees is usually available. Jared's Dog Park is open to Stratford residents.

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.

Youngs Pond Dog Run

Youngs Pond Dog Run

Youngs Pond Dog Run in Branford, CT is an open field for Fido to expend his energy. Situated between Youngs Pond Park and Pine Orchard Golf Course, this grassy expanse is the ideal place for your pet to exercise or play with his pals. Dogs are permitted to be off leash but the field is not fenced, and only a low wall separates the park from a main road.

Farmington Canal Heritage Trail

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.

West Rock Ridge State Park

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.

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