This is my dog's favorite park Always lots of dogs and the people are friendly and for the most…read morepart everybody cleans up after their dog Love this place

Coming to this spot is starting to become a weekly ritual for our family. The park isn't anything…read morefancy but is a good size, fenced in area, and kept pretty clean. There are plenty of benches and tables for the humans to sit, water bowls for the dogs, and owners are generally good about picking up after their dogs and watching that they stay out of trouble. There's also a separate small dog area. Our dog loves it there and we have a pretty good time too.

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.

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 very clean and well maintained. The play ground is huge. In summer there's a large…read morewater park splash pad area. There's tennis courts & a handball court. There's disability swings & multiple bathrooms. Water fountains & a walking path through the woods.

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.

Great park either a small dog and large dog side. There are plenty of benches and shady spots for…read morethe humans and the dogs. There are also a couple of agility structures which the dogs have fun with in between playing. It is a wood chip environment with plenty of bowls for water, but bring your own water there are no fountains. The owners are attentive and make sure their dogs are playing nicely. Plenty of parking. A great dog park.

Was driving through and looked for a dog park. For some reason this park didn't show up on Google,…read morebut while we were driving to the one in Northford, we passed this one and stopped. Such a great spot! It is woodchips, not grass. Shaded and sunny areas, friendly people and puppies! Plentiful supply of tennis balls which was great. Water as well, with jugs to fill and bowls available. Plenty of benches (beware the dogs like to mark them of course) and plenty of space for the dogs to run, play and explore. Everyone seemed to be attentive to their dogs which you don't always see. Great park!!

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.

Enjoy my time. nice views. Well sized beach playground included. good time to bring your kids to…read more Momaguin area.

Little did I know that when I wrote my review of East Shore Park 8+ years ago that I would move/buy…read morea house right across from the street from it. In those 8 years I have had 3 different dogs and all loved East Shore Park. My current dog thinks the park is all for him: he would go there multiple times a day if I let him, but we usually aim for once or twice a day at most. There are multiple areas to explore including tennis courts, a playground, several ball fields and overgrown bocce courts. Unfortunately the sewage treatment plant smell still lingers. Definitely a down fall to living in this neighborhood. But the water views and park itself can't be beat.

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

Such an absolutely gorgeous park that I found by accident. I was looking for something to do to get…read morein my evening cardio, and drove across a bridge that had a beautiful lake below. Made a quick uturn and spent the next two hours enjoying this completely paved and awesome park. There is about a 4-5 mile fully paved path, with mountain biking paths adjacent to it, as well as wooded paths. You'll see VERY friendly swans, geese, and ducks (please don't feed them), plenty of squirrels, and the occasional tiny bird running away from you. The are several grass lined bridges that make you feel like you're inside a fairytale, but be careful as they run very low to the water, and are extremely soft in some places. There are steps at various points that lead you back up to the main road at random points, and at the very end you'll happen upon a cool ass skate park. Lover this park so much and will use it as my walking spot going forward!

I would not recommend this "park". When I first arrived to New Haven I thought I'd explore all the…read moreparks (since I love nature), but this wasn't a good call. I went in winter and not only did it look barren as one might expect, but it felt really sketchy!! Cars with missing license plates, homeless people, etc. It didn't feel like a safe area at all, and I later learned it wasn't. On the way home from this park outside The Little Black store I even literally saw the man who had stolen my amazon packages the day before, in plain sight and not apprehended by police. Very dangerous area.