Dog walking in Southport

Belle Haven

If you drive 20 minutes down the coast from Southport, you'll arrive in Greenwich, Connecticut and Grass Island Park in the south Greenwich area known as Belle Haven. Grass Island Park is a 14-acre space with a marina and boat dock, walking trails, and even a small dog park! The dog park is about 1/3 of an acre, and it's a pawesome place to socialize your dog and let them stretch their legs! There are separate big and small dog sections, and you'll also find running water for dogs to drink and waste disposal items. The park surrounding the dog park is a nice spot to go for a walk with your dog on a leash before or after they play at the off-leash park!

Rowayton

The Rowayton Dog Park in the village of Rowayton in Norwalk, Connecticut is a 15-minute drive south of Southport. This dog park is in central Rowayton, and it is one large, square, fenced-in space where dogs of all sizes play with one another, rather than being separated by size. Not only is this dog park in a beautiful area, but the off-leash space itself is also peaceful, clean, and very well-maintained. There's an auto-filling water bowl for dogs, bag dispensers, and parking is free, too! 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 Westport

Westport, Connecticut is just a 10-minute drive from Southport, and right in the heart of town sits the Winslow Dog Park. Winslow Park has trails for hiking and biking, fields, gardens, and picnic areas in addition to the off-leash park. The off-leash dog park is located in the northern part of the park, and it's a generously sized area where dogs of all shapes and sizes play together. There's a dog-friendly fountain, waste disposal items, benches, and shade in the dog park, so you'll always be comfortable. The rest of the park is dog-friendly too, but dogs must on a leash in the other areas and on the trails.

Long Hill

Trumbull is a town in Connecticut with a population of nearly 40,000 people, and it's about a 20-minute drive north of Southport. In the northern section of town, there's a place called Indian Ledge Park, and it's home to the Trumbull Dog Park. This off-leash dog park has separate runs for big and small dogs, and there is even some agility equipment for adventurous doggos! Be sure to bring your own water for your visit. The rest of Indian Ledge Park has all sorts of fun activities, like playgrounds, a skate park, a sprinkler park, sports fields, and trails you can trek with your dog on a leash.

South Branford

Branford is a town of close to 30,000 people located along Long Island Sound in Connecticut. It's about 30 miles from Southport, and in southern Branford, you'll find a clean, well-maintained, and fun off-leash dog park. The Branford Dog Park is frequented by deer who eat the grass, so be prepared for your dog to get muddy if it rains before your visit. Make sure to bring your own water when you visit, too. Just north of the dog park is Parker Memorial Park, and it's a nice place to go for a walk with your dog when they're on a leash. Your dog can go on the walking paths with you, but they're not allowed on the beach or other areas.