Dog walking in Farmington

Prospect Street

Mill Woods Park in southern Wethersfield, Connecticut is just a 15-minute drive from Farmington. This 122-acre city park has sports facilities, playgrounds, a fishing pond, walking trails, picnic areas, an off-leash dog park, and much more. The dog park is called Wethersfield Dog Park, and it is open from sunrise to sunset every day. It includes a separate small dog section, doggy bags and bins, running water, seating, shade, and trees. Your dog can also join you in other areas of Mill Woods Park, but they're required to be on a leash. If you visit one of the trails in Mill Woods Park, you're likely to see lots of other dog walkers.

Nevers Road East

Nevers Park is a recreational space in central South Windsor, Connecticut, and it's only 20 miles from Farmington. Nevers Park is a 137-acre park that has a dog park known as the South Windsor Bark Park, as well as playgrounds, a skate park, and more than two miles of trails. The South Windsor Bark Park opened in 2007, and it has big and small dog sections. There are water stations set up in the park, as well as waste disposal items, seating, and shade. There's also a 1.6-mile walking trail through the dog park and some agility equipment where your dog can put her special skills to use!

Waterbury Road

A 20-minute drive south of Farmington takes you to northwestern Cheshire, Connecticut, and the Cheshire Dog Park. This pawfect two-acre off-leash park has an all dog area, as well as a separate small dog area. There's also agility equipment in the park and doggy bags and waste disposal bins. There's a selection of seating for pet parents too, but be sure to bring your own drinking water and bowl for Sparky. Cheshire Dog Park is free to use, and there's plenty of free parking available as well. Some visitors note there isn't an abundance of shade at the park, so keep that in mind if you're visiting on a hot day.

Central Southington

Southington is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut with a population of over 43,000 people. Central Southington is just a 15-minute drive from Farmington, and this is where you and your pooch will find the Southington Dog Park. This fenced, off-leash park has a double-gated entry system as an added safety measure, and in addition to an all dog area, there's a separate small dog area, too. The park is open from dawn until 9 PM each day, and your dog must be wearing visible tags while in the park. Running water and waste disposal items are provided, and be advised that children under 12 are not allowed in the off-leash area.

East Simsbury

Another off-leash park near Farmington you won't want to miss is Paw Meadow Dog Park in eastern-central Simsbury, Connecticut. This park is only 10 miles north of Farmington, and it has plenty to offer dog and pet parents. There's an area for dogs who weigh less than 25 pounds, as well as a general area for all dogs. Paw Meadow Dog Park has an excellent reputation for being clean and well-kept, as well as being very friendly and welcoming to newcomers. The park has seating, doggy bags, water, and lighting. Surrounding the dog park are several trails that are a lovely place to walk your dog on a leash.