Dog walking in Maine

Susquehanna

Just 7 miles south of Maine in the town of Endicot, this neighborhood offers green open areas and multiple access points to the Susquehanna River, and is a favorite among dog-lovers. There are many parks along the river too, like Grippen Park. This flat area has picnic shelters, a ballfield, rolling green plains and towering trees for privacy. Fido is welcome in the park while on a leash, and has access to water fountains and benches. Mercereau Park is another one of these parks, most known for its access to the river's shoreline. Fido can run, play or even take a swim in the river as long as he remains on a leash.

Choconut Center

For some off leash pawrific fun, head to the Choconut Center of Johnson City, just 9 miles east of Maine. This neighborhood is home to the Canine Commons Dog Park, a large fenced-in area with a dirt trail and grassy terrain. Dogs are allowed to play in the creek that runs through the park, and have access to water buckets, benches and clean-up stations. The Finch Hollow Nature Center nearby features a more natural place to walk  for you and Fido. Dogs must remain on a leash inside the nature center, but can enjoy a 1 mile trail of scenic habitats and natural landscape.

Central Binghamton

The Central Binghamton neighborhood is 12 miles east of Maine in the town of Binghamton. Within the neighborhood is the Bark Park, a dog park with over an acre of land and three separate fenced-in areas. One area is for small dogs, another for large dogs, and the last is for all dogs looking to use the agility equipment. Each area is double-gated, and features doggy-sized water fountains, benches, and clean-up stations. In town is the Di Rienzo Bros. restaurant, a casual pizzeria with dog-friendly outdoor seating, complimentary water for Fido and plenty of pizza options for the humans!

Whitney Point

Whitney Point is a small town that's 14 miles north of Maine. The town gets plenty of traffic from dog-lovers, thanks to the scenic Dorchester Park that surrounds the 1,200 acre reservoir along the Otselic River. Dogs are welcome inside the park, but must remain on a leash at all times. Dogs and humans can enjoy the two-mile paved walking trail, or playing in the open fields. Dogs are also allowed in the picnic shelters and barbeque areas, and can even hop into a boat or kayak onto the reservoir. Dogs are not permitted near the water during Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, however.