Large fenced in area for big dogs- smaller sectioned off area for small dogs or new dogs. Plenty of…read moreparking. Not quite enough shade on a very hot day but the dogs don't care. Mostly clean but the grass wears thin and it can get muddy when it rains. My dog has fun- what's not to love.

5/5 - Our Favorite Dog Park!…read more We've been bringing our GSP here 4-5 days a week for nearly a year, and 95% of the time it's a fantastic experience. There's a strong community of regulars, and most dog owners are responsible and attentive. You'll find a rhythm to the park: the 9am crew, the noon "puppy hour," and a lively 5pm group (avoid this time if your dog prefers a mellower vibe). In summer, there's water available and people often bring kiddie pools. The park is donation-based, so consider bringing your own water for your pup (and others!), just in case. As with any public space, you'll occasionally run into an untrained or aggressive dog--usually brought by someone new to dog parks. In the past year, I've only seen two serious incidents. In one case, a dog attacked another and was subsequently banned by the city. In another, a dog aggressively "resource guarded" its favorite best friend dog at the park, and attacked any other dog who wanted to play with his best friend. It was handled by the community. Incidents like these are rare but worth being aware of. Personally, I stay vigilant. I screen every new dog my pup meets and carry a pet corrector spray and small foghorn, just in case. I never assume others are as proactive, so I ask questions and stay alert. It's every owner's responsibility to manage their dog to ensure everyone's safety--that's how public spaces like this thrive. Overall, Starr Farm is hands-down the best dog park around. The positive experiences far outweigh the negative, and we've made great connections. There's even a "Friends of Starr Farm Dog Park" Facebook group, which has grown to include social outings for dog owners. My dog does well here because she's highly trained, socially savvy, and prefers fetch over pack play. If something seems off--like a checked-out owner or a dog with concerning behavior--I create distance or leave. There's also a smaller fenced-in area for shy, small, or young dogs right beside the larger fenced in area FYI. It shares the same parking lot and it's gated entrance is on the left side (when you park). A few asks to keep this space safe: - If your dog resource guards other dogs, please don't bring them here. If they resource guard high value "toys" or other dogs balls, please be aware of this while at the park and manage the situation (like don't bring it's favorite toy) to avoid creating triggers for aggression. - If your dog isn't up-to-date on vaccines or parasite prevention, please stay home. - If your dog is aggressive or attacks other dogs, this is not the place--try a private "Sniff Spot" rental instead. Community spaces only stay safe and welcoming if we protect them. This park is a gem because people genuinely care. Let's keep it that way!

Very nice large fenced dog park with friendly dogs and people…read more Lots of action around noon

Wrong address!!!! 645 Pine Street is the Dept of Parks building!…read moreWater Front Dog Park is about 2 miles further north. It is not really accessible by car (Penny Lane is the closest a car can get). it's about 1/2 mile walk north of Waterfront Park. From the north end of Waterfront Park, walk along the bike path, past Burlington Skate Park, past Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center and you'll see it on the left. The park itself is awesome. Very open fenced-in space with lots of grass. They supply poop bags and there is access to the lake from the north edge of the park. No drinking fountain unfortunately, but a great park nonetheless. If you are looking for lots of dogs, Starr Farm might be a better bet, but if you are looking for something a little more low-key, this is the place. Here is a link to the google map coordinates: http://bit.ly/1sN8Z81

This is a huge grassy dog park that is about the size of a football field! It is usually not…read morecrowded at all, and poop bags are provided. There is no separate small dog park, but the park is next to Lake Champlain. If you trust your dog you can let it splash around in the nearby small uncrowded beaches. For some reason there are never any tennis balls left in this park, so BYO. After your dog gets tired, you can walk up to church street, and grab a cold beverage and a bite to eat. Awesome Park!

we have too dogs that love to go here, Lynn and Michael are the most amazing gentle people with our…read morepups. it is home away from home with them. they are introduced to all sorts of activities , we are given guidance on nutrition from Lynn who is a dog nutritionist. they treat your pups like you would treat them and you can go away knowing they are safe and happy every minute of the day and night. and they get socalised with lots of different dogs too. an amazing acility

Love bringing our pup here. I don't have to worry when we travel and our pup has the best time…read moreduring the day camp. She gets to swim and gets trained- our pup had some regression when she was younger and Lynn helped her:) Lynn is super responsive and a delight:) she loves the heck out of all dogs and it shows!

We brought our dogs with us on a ski trip and came here every morning before we skied. The surface…read moreis grass and they provide drinking bowls and a basket of dog toys, including tennis balls, chuck its with balls, frisbees and rope toys. There is a no plastic bagging policy, but scoopers and dog poop composting bins are placed throughout the park. The dog poop composting is maintained by VOLUNTEERS. There is a corner in the back reserved for the equipment the volunteers use to turn it into mulch and there was really no smell in that area at all! They have a water access point located within the large dog park. The small dog park has a separate entrance which was blocked by the snow. What is nice is that there is also an entrance between the large and small dog parks, which can be helpful for those small or reactive dogs who have settled down in the small dog park and want to try joining the large dog park. There is also a separate gate in the large dog park which opens to the woods on the back which border on the river. In warmer months, dogs can go swimming or wading in the river. There is a shelter with two picnic benches and a library book box within in the large dog park. The dog park is located at the end of a side road (River Road) from the main road (Route 2) surrounded by the woods near a river.

Very nice dog park with dog poop composters. Very well maintained and super convenient to Rt 89…read more There is a covered pavilion with two picnic tables and some Adirondack chairs. There is also a super cute Little Free Library where you can take a book and leave a book! It is a very large area for the puppies to roam. There is a water spicket for filling water bowls that has been shut off for the winter. There is even a small pen that if you have a dog that doesn't get along with others they can have their own personal space just to themselves.

Solid dog park. Barktastic haven for local pups! Two areas: one for big bois and one for small…read moreguys. Complete with porta-john for humans!

This dog park was started as a community effort; that's the beauty of small town community. This…read moredog park is located right next to Porter Hospital, and Porter Hospital has also graciously designated parking spots for patrons of the park. We love an all-around supportive community! My friend Vee has brought her dog Hazel up to Middlebury because we wanted to try taking care of her for a semester before we graduate. We needed a way for her to get her exercise in and in a large space so she can run free. Unfortunately, we live on a college campus and Hazel is not allowed to be off leash anytime except in Vee's room. Luckily we found this dog park that is within walking distance of the school. It's a bit of a hassle walking in the snow though, especially once temperatures drop below freezing. We were lucky to come on a few days when other people brought their dogs too. It's always nice to meet new people and new dogs. I hear 3PM is prime time for doggy playtime. The dog park has places to sit, balls to throw, and ball throwers in case you're like me and have no throwing strength. There's two sections: puppies and dogs. There are rules in place too, so make sure you follow the rules! Come! Hazel needs new dog friends!

**IMPORTANT***** To access the dog park you need to park at…read morethe Barre City Elementary and Middle school and walk down a paved path. On the paved path you will see dog park painted indicating to take the dirt path to the right. It took me 20 minutes of driving to figure out how to get to it. I called the school and they said it IS acceptable to park on school grounds during school hours to access the park! So happy to find this in google maps!!! I didn't take the time to read the reviews that explained you must park at the school to get to it. It is a very nice and well maintained park. It has a small and a big dog side. Very nice fence but a small dog can possibly get through the main gate so if your dog is smaller than 15 pounds keep an eye on them. There is a picnic table that is covered and uncovered on both sides which is very nice. On a Thursday morning we are the only ones here. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

The dog park is not located on Walker Ave or Blodgett Ave. You have to go to the Barre City School…read moreon West Parkside Terrace and park in the school parking lot. Then take the bike path to the dog park.

Loved this hike! What a beautiful trail and hiking path up to the summit…read more I'm 58 years old and not in great shape, and this was doable, but it was absolutely a fulfilling workout. Beautiful views from the top overlooking Charlotte, Lake Champlain and the Adirondack's. On the way down, we chose the paved road. It was a bit more challenging than going up the trail. Parts of the road may be slick and attention needs to be given to vehicles. Staff at the kiosk is super friendly. This is a must!

very nice hike. i would wait at least a week after it rains. LOTS of stairs on summit trail. wear…read moregrippy shoes. very slippery

I stayed at this park in July 2022. I had T46 campsite for my tent. It was very close to the…read morebathrooms and to the beautiful lake. Lake Groton. I had a picnic table and and place to build a fire. It was fairly private and I enjoyed it. The lake was absolutely beautiful to swim in and I brought my stand up paddle board too. Lots of boats out on the water. There are also campsites for campers. 56 campsites altogether. A nice pavilion with seating. Bathroom was pretty clean and you can take a shower for a few quarters. It's right near the Montpelier river rail trail where you can walk or bike. Careful for the bears around. They were at the dumpsters nightly.

Such a nice weekend! It was clean, quiet, and relaxing! We got there right as they were closing and…read morethe staff allowed us to find the perfect spot for us and our two dogs! We got the lean-to which was a perfect fit for our tent!

We were camping nearby and looking for a place to swim in the lake. This place looked like…read moresomething out of the 1950s and reminded me of the old lakeside resorts of the day. There was a nice grassy lawn, right on the water. The only way into and out of the water was a large floating dock. The limited shoreline area was pretty rocky. My grandson is now t a strong enough (or brave enough) swimmer to jump into strange water that was over his head. Wing a woman of a certain age, I have a very bad knee that prohibited me from jumping in, since I feared not being able to climb out. The only way was a 90 degree metal ladder attached to the side of the dock, which had very slippery steps due to the green stuff growing on them. So, we were disappointed not to get our swim. But the lawns was beautiful, as was the scenery. It looked like a fun place for decent swimmers in good physical condition!

No beach. Compost potty pots. Stinks so bad. Not a good beach. No dogs allowed. Fish hooks galore…read moreon the dock.