Dog Friendly Activities in Norwalk, CT

There are 6 dog friendly activities in Norwalk. 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 Norwalk.

Pet Friendly 314 Beer Garden
314 Beer Garden Bring Fido with you to 314 Beer Garden's dog-friendly open air patio in Norwalk, CT. Fido is welcome to sit with you at a table in the beer garden. The bar offers shots, craft beers, liquors, ciders, non-alcoholic beer, wine, and soft drinks. A S'mores package is also available. Grab some grub from a visiting food truck or purchase food from Avelino Family BBQ. The beer garden includes a fire pit and lawn games. The site also hosts live music and events. Fido will be treated to a dog biscuit, bowl of water, and generous head scratches. There is a whipped cream treat topped with a dog biscuit available for sale. See Details
Pet Friendly Spacecat Brewing Company
Spacecat Brewing Company Spacecat Brewing Company is a craft brewery and taproom in the heart of South Norwalk, CT. Fido can join you inside the spacious, modern taproom, or outside in the beer garden. They brew a variety of beer styles, both flagship and limited release, including pilsners, blondes, wheat ales, IPAs, and goses. Food trucks are occasionally on site. For pups, don't forget to ask about their Spacecat dog treats! See Details
Cranbury Park Located on 227 acres surrounding the historic Gallaher Mansion in Norwalk, CT, Cranbury Park offers some dog-friendly areas on the property for pups to run off leash. Dogs are also allowed on the trails and in the orchard, but they're not permitted on the Great Lawn or near the mansion, playground or pavilion. Please note a parking fee may apply when visiting. See Details
Taylor Farm Dog Park Fido is invited to play at Taylor Farm Dog Park near Calf Pasture Beach and Shady Beach Park in Norwalk, CT. This destination is for residents with a pass who can take their pup to enjoy one of two areas grouped by woods to engage in off-leash activity. The City requires you to carry a leash at all times due to both areas not being enclosed by a fence. See Details
Rowayton Dog Park Rowayton Dog Park is a fenced, off-leash area for Fido to play in Norwalk, CT. This large park provides plenty of space for your pup to get some exercise and enjoy socializing with other canines. It also features a small dog area for pups weighing 25 pounds or less. See Details
Bayley Beach Bayley Beach is a dog-friendly beach located inside Neville Bayley Park in Norwalk, CT. Bayley Beach was once a part of Roton Point Amusement Park, and is now a popular day-use area. Fido is welcome to join you for a stroll along the beach, but please note that dogs are only allowed in the park from November 1 to March 31. See Details
Sands Point Preserve Bring Fido to walk along the Sand Point Castle or hike up the cliffs at Sands Point Preserve, overlooking the Long Island Sound in San Points, NY. Fido must be leashed at all times. Dogs are not permitted on the beach at any time. The Dog Run – also known as Charlie’s Run – offers two large spaces for pups to romp and socialize, one for small dogs and one for dogs of any size. See Details
Avalon Nature Preserve Avalon Nature Preserve is a pet-friendly spot in Stony Brook, NY. This natural conservation area has five diverse habitats and abundant native flora and fauna, offering multi-use trails. You can explore these pathways with your leashed furry friend. See Details
Playland Beach Playland Beach is a dog-friendly beach located on the grounds of Playland Park Amusement Park in Rye, NY. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on the beach from October 1st until April 28th, before the park is open for the season. There is a limit of 3 dogs for each owner, and dog walking services are prohibited all year round. Make sure you keep Fido on a leash under six feet. See Details
Six Harbors Brewing Company Six Harbors Brewing Company is a pet-friendly microbrewery in Huntington, NY. Indulge in a draught beer from the rotating list of delicious brews, including cider, pilsner, and lager. Dogs are welcome on a leash both inside and outside, as long as they are well-behaved. Grab a bite to eat from one of the rotating food trucks. See Details
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site Theodore Roosevelt loved animals, and dogs are as welcome at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site in Oyster Bay, NY, where he lived. Explore more than 80 dog-friendly acres of forests, salt marshes, and meadows on trails and boardwalks with your pup. Although your furry friend cannot enter any buildings, they are welcome throughout the grounds. There's even a nature trail to the beach, so your pup can dip his toes in the water. Just remember Fido must be leashed at all times. See Details
Lake Mohegan Open Space Lake Mohegan Open Space is a beautiful dog-friendly recreation area in Fairfield, CT. The scenic hiking trails take you around the lake, over a foot bridge, and through woodlands at this 170-acre property. Fido can enjoy some off-leash time on your hike after you reach the "100-foot" sign posted on the trail. Please make sure your pets are under voice control at all times and be sure to clean up after them. See Details
Sherwood Island State Park Sherwood Island State Park in Westport, CT welcomes leashed dogs in the off-season from October 1st to April 14th. This public recreation area can be found on the shore of Long Island Sound and offers swimming, fishing and dog-friendly trails. Pets are not allowed in the park during the summer season from April 15th through September 30th. See Details
Oyster Bay Brewing Company Oyster Bay Brewing Company is a dog-friendly taproom in New York where Fido can join you for a pint indoors or outdoors. Dedicated to producing the highest quality beer while staying true to the nautical history of the gold coast, this establishment is a great place to hang out with your pup. The colorful list of exciting brews includes barley wine, IPA, stout and honey ale. See Details
Lock City Brewing Lock City Brewing is a pet-friendly brewery in Stamford, CT. Fido is welcome both inside the taproom or in the outdoor area while you enjoy a flight or pint of their craft beer. See Details
Stump Pond Loop Trail Stump Pond Loop Trail is an easy 6.1-mile pet-friendly hike in Blydenburgh County Park that will take about 2 hours to complete with Fido in Smithtown, NY. This beautiful spot is great for all ages and abilities. Horses also share this trail at the headwaters of the Nissequogue River, and it leads through forests and a freshwater pond. Dogs must be leashed. See Details
Bailey Arboretum Bring Fido on a relaxing stroll through the dog-friendly Bailey Arboretum in Locust Valley, NY. The Arboretum features a charming 18th-century farmhouse and forty-two acres of rare and unique trees. Leashed dogs and their owners can explore marked trails for free. See their website for the current operating schedule. See Details
Mianus River State Park Mianus River State Park, formerly the estate of singer and actress, Libby Holman, is a pet-friendly area in Stamford, CT. The river weaves through this 400-acre urban forest where visitors enjoy biking, fishing, hiking and horseback riding in the area. Leashed dogs are welcome as long as they're cleaned up after, but please note that commercial dog walking is not permitted. See Details
Coindre Hall Coindre Hall Park is a dog-friendly, 33-acre park and 80,000-square-foot mansion overlooking Huntington Harbor in New York. Built for pharmaceutical giant George McKesson Brown in 1912, this mansion represents the height of the Gold Coast era. Many people bring their dogs to frolic and play in the hills of the "backyard" of the estate. See Details
Jennings Beach Jennings Beach is a pet-friendly area covering 27 acres along the Long Island Sound in Fairfield, CT. Dogs and horses are welcome at this off-leash beach from October 1st to March 31st. Pets must be cleaned up after and are not permitted on the boardwalks, pavilions or playgrounds. See Details
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