Dog walking in Norwalk

Norwalk City Limits

The city of Norwalk has a few pup-friendly attractions for Fido. The Taylor Farm Park is located at 45 Calf Pasture Beach Road. This dog park is part of a tract that open up into a pond. Dogs can run leash-free. The park does not provide water. Also, this dog park is open only for residents of Norwalk. If you are a visitor, turn to Cranbury Park. This park is located at 300 Grumman Ave. Visitors are welcome here, and no fee is charged. This park has designated areas for off-leash walking including some trails. Visitors should be mindful to observe park etiquette, which includes cleaning up after and keeping dogs out of some areas. More information is available on the Cranbury Park website.

Rowayton

Rowayton is a suburb of Norwalk. It is home to Rowayton Dog Park at 36 McKinley Street. This dog park gives dogs of all breeds a chance to run and socialize leash-free. The park provides clean-up supplies and receptacles. Dogs can drink fresh water from a spigot, and run or roll in this grassy enclosure. Brendan’s 101 is a dog-friendly restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There is outdoor dining available for you and your dog. It is located at 101 Rowayton, and offers meals ranging from the casual to the exotic. Service caters to you and your friend. No extra charge for doggie bags!

Westport

Less than a 5-mile drive northeast from Norwalk is the Winslow Dog Park. There is a large grassy fenced area for dogs to run and socialize. Walking trails are situated inside the dog park itself so human and dog can exercise together. This well-maintained dog park has waste bags and water available on-site. Other parts of of the larger park have trails to walk on-leash. Picnic sites are great for a lunch after doing so much walking. If you didn’t pack a lunch, stop in at the Border Grill located at 1550 Post Road E. This little Mexican eatery serves south-of-the-border food outside for you and your dog to enjoy.

New Canaan

Six miles northwest of Norwalk is the town of New Canaan. New Canaan has a dog park named Spencer’s Run. This dog park is located within Waveny Park. There is some paperwork to do and a fee to pay before using this dog park. The forms and further information can be found on the park’s official website. The fees help maintain the dog park. Water is provided on-site, and there are plenty of waste receptacles for cleanup. The main park has 3.5 miles of walking trail for you and your dog to enjoy, but leashes are required. This is a public park and there is no fee for using the trail in the main park.

Fairfield

Fairfield is less than a 10-mile drive northeast of Norwalk. Fairfield is the place to go from October 1st through March 31st, when Jennings Beach is open to off-leash fun for dogs. Dogs must be on leashes on boardwalks, parking lots, and concession areas. In season, though, dogs are free to dodge a few waves and leave some paw prints in the wet sand. Dogs share the beach with horses, so share the beach and have good voice command over your dog before heading out for this activity. Cleanup on the beach is required (horses, too). Bring supplies for clean-up because this beach mainly functions as a summer hotspot and not as a place for off-leash dog runs.