Enjoy the sunset as you watch your dog with others play around at the Shelton dog park ! This dog…read morepark is huge and my dogs enjoy going there. If you have a male dog it must be neutered in order to come to the park. Be sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty because many of the dogs love jumping on people (including my little husky! ) otherwise you will end up like my sister in the image I added here LOL.

What an excellent park! Small dog enclosure, large dog enclosure, walking trails and ample…read moreparking. Shelton has done a wonderful job with this park. Many of the locals gripe, however, that the town doesn't hasn't made its upkeep a priority. No clue whether that's true but special places like this are gathering spots enhancing life and community, which is sorely needed in these days of social isolation. Therefore, any projects developing community care ought to be nurtured and expanded for its citizenry to thrive instead of only survive.

Bodie's Place Playground is an inclusive, boundless playground that opened at Eisenhower Park in…read moreMilford, Connecticut in May 2011. The 16,000-square-foot playground was made possible by a $400,000 fundraising campaign. The playground is named for John "Bodie" Vaccino", a local Milford boy who was born with cerebral palsy. When he was younger, his parents took him to a boundless playground called Hannah's Dream in New Haven. Bodie was able to play with his sister, Emma, as if he had no limitations. His parents then set a project in motion to bring a similar playground to their hometown of Milford. They didn't want a playground just for children with disabilities, but rather a community play mecca for kids of all abilities. The playground was designed by John Hollerbach, owner of Creative Recreation, who has worked on other projects associated with the nonprofit Boundless Playgrounds. An adjoining splash pad opened in July 2018. My family and I recently visited Bodie's Place Playground while we were on our summer break from school. My wife and I are always looking for good playgrounds for our sons, and we heard lots of great things about Bodie's Place. The playground actually features 2 large playscapes: one intended for younger children (ages 2-5) and another intended for older children (ages 5-12). We thought that both playscapes were equally impressive. After our sons played on them for a while, they changed into their swimsuits and headed on over to the equally impressive splashed. Both of our sons had a blast! I must also note that there are plenty of amenities at the park, including bathrooms, pavilions, picnic tables and benches available at the park. We highly recommend Bodie's Place Playground to families with small children and look forward to returning!

This park is open to all, no "sticker" required. The kids playgrounds are great, so many things…read morefor the kids to do. The splash pad is the added bonus....my granddaughter asks to come here all summer...and we have a pool!!! That says it all...I highly recommend a visit... you'll be pleased

I take a quick 20 minute drive to the dog park with my fur babies, Gucci and Prada! They absolutely…read morelove it here because the park is spacious, with one section for small dogs (which is where they hang out) and another for the big pups. It's always so nice to see how clean the park is, as I've noticed fellow dog owners doing a great job of cleaning up after their pets. There's a real sense of community, and I appreciate that they provide dog bags for everyone! I wish I had a picture of them having fun at this lovely park, but I've attached an adorable photo of my two sweethearts instead!

The residents of Stratford are so blessed to have such a wonderful spacious dog park. It's well…read moremaintained with fresh wood chips annually. The park has the perfect combination of sun and shade. There are plenty of benches scattered throughout the park on both the large and small dog sides. I absolutely love bringing my dog Shadow here. She and I have made many friends here.

The mosr amazing dog park ever! A double gated entrance to this off leash park for well behaved…read moredoggies. Huge open area, grass covered with benches here and there. Poop bags and and a watering bottle hang on the park sign. Trails east, west, and north lead to the river, perfect for a swim and cooling off. Human friendly with more pet free trails at the back of the park. Great spot!

This is a beautiful place where your dog can run and play in the woods. open area, and water. It…read moreis a beautiful park and I would recommend it to anyone

Nicely-maintained, large dog park in a swanky part of New Haven. There are lots of posted signs…read moreabout rules, including barking rules. Overall, the park is really nicely organized. It's fully fenced, and there are various spots of grass, bigger trees for shade, and a few spots of humans to sit. There are also some bowls for water (not sure who fills them). If I lived closer, I'd definitely check it out more often. It's one of the most pleasant dog parks I've seen.

What a fabulous community resource! Reviewing because it didn't come up on my first search for dog…read moreparks in this area, and now it's the one closest to where I am staying! Hoping this will let the folks know! It is situated sort of right behind Yale Divinity School but on St Ronan Street. Ample space. It's summer and it's been hot and dry so a bit dusty at the moment though there are grassy areas. Has benches for humans to sit on. I would bring some water if possible to fill up the bowls for your dog, I do not believe there is a water source on site. Seems like the type of place people stop by to let their dogs run while they are walking their dogs, which I love. Pop in for a little bit and let the dog run, then continue on your walk! My dog has only met lovely fun dogs there so far. Great location- I'll be going here a lot during my time in New Haven.

After visiting other local dog parks I realize this park is just average... an okay choice if you…read morelive close by, if not there are better choices around. It's too small and not as well kept as some of the others I visited. Adequate choice but I won't go out of my way to go back.

Union Street Dog Park was one of the selling points for me when I decided to move to New Haven. The…read morepark is in a convenient location and is a pretty decent size that allows for larger dogs to roam around, sniff, and do what large dogs do. Most of it is gravel but there's still some dirt and grass. The dogs are usually chill and that sentiment goes for the owners as well. There's a group vibe as it seems most of the owners know each other. Maybe if Roscoe (my dog) stops trying to hump their dogs, I'll get in the clique too. Doesn't hurt to bring a bottle of water - there's usually a water bowl there. Oh. One side note: Sometimes you'll run into the occasional "urban camper" hanging out in the dog park sans a dog of their own. They're just usually doing urban camping activities like taking a nap, drinking a forty or whatever. They don't seem to bother people or cause trouble though.

Silver Sands State Park is a beautiful, well kept and safe environment to enjoy nature. The beach…read moreis better than many others in the East coast as it is calmer and you can actually go swimming. There are lifeguards whici provide an important safety feature. The park also has two great boardwalks that can be enjoyed while walking or jogging. There is a cafe with good snack options at reasonable prices and the restrooms are immaculate. It is perfect for family outings. Parking is available. I loved the time ai spen there and look forward to retirnung.

Not Impressed!!! Went to the "beach" and all you heard were the lifeguards yelling at people. " NO…read moreboogie boards in the water. NO Balls in the water. Stay off the sandbar." I counted 6 lifeguards, congregating at one post) rather than patrolling the beach and the Sandbar they just took turns yelling on their megaphone. The beach was dirty and not one trash container in site. Did I mention they charge over $100 on the weekend if you have an out of state plate?

Very nice dog park that's well maintained and they supply poop bags and fresh water source for dogs…read moreon both sides. Separate fenced areas for big dogs and small dogs. Just wood chips to update the older ones. A few older benches remove. Bring your own toys, or there are plenty always left behind from the others dogs. My dog loves to come to this park as he has so many doggie friends he looks forward to and they all play well together. There is plenty of room for your fur pups to run around and release their energy out. I usually come every day as it's a reward for my dog to come and he's a been a better dog since I've been coming here. The adults are all wonderful from around the south windsor area.

We did not bring our fur babies but we still want a fix of seeing dogs running around and enjoying…read morethemselves. Today was perfect weather and the dogs were having a great time. It is also amazing that the OLD tobacco barn is still standing near the new Bark park after the first time I saw it 35years ago and it was dilapidated then.

This is a dog park in a quiet area. It almost feels secluded. There is parking and food trucks…read morenear the entrance. There are benches outside the dog park area. There are walking trails and ultimate frisbee in the neighboring park. The dog park itself has two sections for small and large dogs. The park has mulch and dirt and not much else. The area is peaceful surrounded by large trees. I imagine in the peak of spring and fall it is beautiful.

Great westside run in upscale area of Manhattan…read more Things it has going for it: - Plenty of shade, between big buildings - Plenty of seating for humans (most I have seen at any dog run) - Great fencing, gates and entry area - Dedicated dog water fountain in large dog run - Hose to clean/cool off dogs - Concrete ground cover will keep your dog cleaner than dirt or that crushed stone stuff - Plenty of room for dog to run - Good drainage - Separate large and small dog runs Things it has against it: - No bathrooms near run for humans - Parking an issue if you dont live locally - No poop bags - No water in small dog run - Can get windy One of the best urban dog runs I have found in the NYC area. Even though it has concrete as the ground cover I don't see it getting too hot for your dogs since there is so much shade. Add poop bags and water in the small dog run and this a 5 star run. Would go to again. Model for future runs. Dog runs/parks I have been to so far: http://www.yelp.com/list/nyc-area-dog-parks-runs-queens-4

We stopped in this little park for a small bit, and really enjoyed it. There are some really pretty…read moreviews of the Housatonic River from here, and the dam/weir area. It's a little slice right next to the road, but they've packed a few things here. There's a playground, a basketball court, a couple of baseball diamonds, hiking, and a couple of monuments and memorials. A pretty little patch of tranquility in the winter.