Dog walking in Goffstown

Riverview Gardens

In just half an hour, you and your dog can drive south to central Nashua, New Hampshire, and Mine Falls Dog Park. This three-acre off-leash park opened in 2012 after a dedicated group of local dog lovers worked together to create an off-leash space in Nashua. The beautiful Nashua River runs through the park, and there are also several walking trails in the off-leash areas. Within Mine Falls Dog Park, there's a large area for dogs of all sizes, as well as a separate enclosure just for small or senior dogs. There are also seating areas and waste disposal supplies positioned throughout the park. A membership is required to visit this park, and once you purchase your pass, you'll be given an electronic key card.

South End

Concord is the capital city of New Hampshire, and its southeastern corner is less than 20 miles from Goffstown. In this area, you'll find Terrill Park, a 21-acre park along the Merrimack River. Within Terrill Park, there are several trails where you'll spot joggers, cyclists, inline skaters, and dog walkers. There's also a fenced off-leash area that you and your dog will love! The Concord Dog Park at Terrill Park has separate sections for big and small dogs, and visitors love how clean and well-kept this dog park is. There are seating areas in the dog park, but bring your own drinking water and waste disposal supplies.

South Main Street

It's just 12 miles from Goffstown, and the Hooksett Dog Park in northern Hooksett, New Hampshire will become a new favorite in no time. This friendly and welcoming off-leash park has separate enclosures for big and small dogs, and there is also swimming access for dogs in the Merrimack River. Throughout the dog park, there are various pieces of agility equipment, including hoops, ramps, and tunnels. You'll find covered seating areas for humans, as well as waste disposal supplies and trash cans in the park. There isn't a running water source, but there are often jugs of water and bowls left in the park.

Piscataquog

Manchester is a city in southern New Hampshire that's home to more than 110,000 people, and the western edge of the city is only a 15-minute drive from Goffstown. That's where you and your pooch will find the Manchester Dog Park, a 10,000 square-foot off-leash space where dogs of all sizes interact in the same area. The park has double-gated entryways, and there are several pieces of agility equipment for your dog to try out. Rather than grass, most of the dog park is covered in sand, and there are seating areas and lots of shade from hanging trees in the park. A membership is required to visit this park, and it will only cost you $10 a year.

Peppermint Corner

In only half an hour, you and your dog can make the trip to the Derry Dog Park in southwestern Derry, New Hampshire. It's located in the Peppermint Corner neighborhood, a residential area with lots of history and interesting features. The Derry Dog Park has an all dog area as well as a separate enclosure just for small dogs. There are three separate park entrances, and each area has lots of seating. You'll also find agility equipment throughout Derry Dog Park, and there are plastic pools set up where dogs can cool off on hot days. There is also fresh drinking water for dogs and plenty of doggy bags.