Dog walking in Prospect

Mount Height

To the East of Prospect is Cheshire, where there is a pup-tastic walking trail known as Farmington Canal Trail in Farmington Canal State Park. This trail follows a disused rail line fot 84 miles, from New Haven, Connecticut to Northampton, Massachusetts. This section takes you along Willow Brook through a mostly wooded area and is a perfect nature escape from suburbia. Bring your water and clean up bags out here. To refuel after your big walk, head to Cheshire Coffee, where you can sip your hot cuppa outside in the sunshine with your pooch by your side. For a great meal, check out The Watch Factory Restaurant or Victorian House Restaurant, where pooch can join you at one of the outside tables.

Brooksvale Road

Cheshire has an amazing pet-friendly park called Farmington Canal Historical Park. The park is part of the Canal-Lock 12 Historical District and has a two-mile paved walking trail dotted with historical information along the way. There is plenty of shade here, as well as water and some clean up bags provided. Roaring Brook Park is nearby and has another great walking trail to explore. Take a wander through the woods with your pup and marvel at the scenery – the trees, the seasonal waterfall and the historical monuments that are still standing. You will need to keep your dog on the lead in these areas.

Jarvis Street

Your dog will love an off-lead play at the Cheshire Dog Park in neighboring Cheshire. Set on two acres of grass with two separate fenced areas to keep pups safe, this is an active dog’s dream outing. There are clean up bags and water available on site, and seating for you to relax on while your pup plays. Agility equipment has also been installed at this park, making for extra fun and skill-testing. It is easily accessible and there is ample parking close by. Back on the lead, take a walk together down to Tenmile River and see if you can spot some of the local wildlife.

Foley

To the West of Prospect is Naugatuck, where you will find a poocherific dog park in Andrew Mountain Park. The Naugatuck Dog Park covers three acres, where your dog is free to roam, frolic and play off-leash in one of the two fenced areas. There is plenty of seating for you to relax at, and beautiful shady trees to enjoy while you watch your four-legged friend. This neighbourhood joins the top of the Naugatuck State Forest, where there are numerous walking trails to explore. Your dog will need to go back on the lead here, and bring yourselves some water and clean up bags.

Wolcott Rd/ Woodtick Rd

Peterson Park in nearby Wolcott has a little dog park your pooch would love to check out. There are two fenced areas at the Wolcott Dog Park, one for the little pups and one for the bigger dogs. Clean up bags are provided, but bring some water for you both and a drinking bowl for Fido. Peterson Park is also a great place to go for a walk, once your pup is happy to go back on the leash. There are walking trails around the park for a quiet stroll, but if you are looking for more of a hike, check out the 15-mile Mannutuk Trail that winds through some spectacular woodland areas.