Dog walking in Mystic

East Mystic

Mystic is a historic place, and one of the best places to learn about this town’s history is at Mystic Seaport in East Mystic. Here, you can explore the museum’s shipyard, walk down the river, or explore the nine gardens. There’s also a recreated nineteenth-century village here! Fido is welcome to join you for all of your activities at Mystic Seaport, but he must be on a leash and isn’t permitted inside the buildings. Luckily, there’s plenty to do outside! Mystic was a whaling village, and there is even a whaling ship you can board to get an idea of how it worked and what life was like aboard the ship.

Downtown Mystic

Downtown Mystic really utilizes the water, green space, and scenery in the area, and the Mystic River Park is no exception! There is plenty of space for dogs to socialize and while the dogs play. Keep an eye out for the Mystic Bascule Bridge, and you just might get to watch it go up and down. The park has public bathrooms, lots of green space, a playground, shops, and restaurants nearby. Guests who visit Mystic River Park note this is the perfect place to bring your dog to play while you enjoy an ice cream cone surrounded by beautiful scenery in historical downtown Mystic!

East Waterford

Waterford, CT is just a 20-minute drive from Mystic, and the neighborhood of East Waterford is home to an off-leash dog park that is worth visiting. Stenger Farm Park is an ample green space with a walking path surrounding it, and it’s entirely fenced in to keep your pups safe. No matter the size of your dog, you can be assured there are separate areas for them to play safely with dogs similar in size. If you or your pooch tend to overheat quickly, keep in mind this park doesn’t offer a lot of shade, so you may want to visit when the sun isn’t at its peak.

Long Hill

Groton is known for its incredible water views, as it is framed by two rivers, but there is another great feature of Groton that many people don't know about. Just north of the Long Hill neighborhood in Groton, CT (and only a 15-minute drive from Mystic!), you'll find the Central Bark Dog Park within the Copp Family Park. This park is known for its friendly visitors (human and canine alike!) which you'll see for yourself in no time. Central Bark is an off-leash, fenced-in park, but it is surrounded by several trails that you can explore with your dog (on a leash), too.

Norwichtown

Norwichtown is a neighborhood in Norwich, CT that is known for its rich history, which includes several 17th-century homes and shops. Just south of this neighborhood you'll find Pawsitive Park — a dog park that will make all of your doggy dreams come true! Like many parks, Pawsitive Park has sections for big and small dogs, but what makes it really stand out is a section for human children to play that is separate from the rest of the park. If that wasn't enough, there are even wading pools for a pawfect place to cool off on hot days. There are also walking paths, a gazebo, and plenty of toys to keep your pup busy!