Dog walking in Malta

Upper Washington Avenue

In less than half an hour, you and your doggo can get to an area of Albany, New York known as Upper Washington Avenue. This area is home to the Westland Hills Dog Park, an off-leash dog park within a city park. The rest of Westland Hills Park has sports fields and courts, playgrounds, and a pool. Most of these other park areas are dog-friendly, as long as your dog is on a leash. The dog park is open daily from dawn to dusk, and it doesn't separate dogs by size. Within the off-leash park, there are water and waste stations, seating areas, and wading pools for dogs.

Albia

Troy is a city of nearly 50,000 people in Rensselaer County, New York on the eastern edge of the Hudson River. The southeastern corner of the city is home to an area called Albia, and this is where you'll find the Kinloch Park Dog Park. It's less than a half-hour drive from Malta, and it's a delightful spot to socialize and exercise with your dog. The park is only about the size of a tennis court, and it doesn't separate dogs by their weight. There's no water source at the dog park, so make sure to bring your own.

Town Park Road

The far eastern edge of East Greenbush, New York is a half-hour drive from Malta, and it's also where you'll find the East Greenbush Dog Park, located within East Greenbush Town Park. There is a sign at the park that says the dog park is for residents only, but visitors are quick to note this rule isn't strictly enforced. A $15 yearly membership is required to visit the dog park. There are also several miles of trails and other features in the rest of East Greenbush Town Park that you're welcome to explore with your dog for free as long as they're on a leash.

Elm Avenue

In just half an hour, you and Spot can drive to southwestern Delmar, New York. This area is known for its variety of recreational facilities, including parks, sports fields, and trails. It's also where you'll find Elm Avenue Avenue Park and the Bethlehem Dog Park. This 1.3-acre off-leash park is a green space full of pawportunities for your dog to enjoy themselves! There are wading pools set up throughout the park to keep your dog cool, as well as drinking water, seating areas, and waste disposal supplies. Other facilities in Elm Avenue Park include a pool, playgrounds, fitness trails, sports fields, and pavilions. Be sure to pick up a membership before visiting the dog park.

Moreau Lake State Park

Less than 20 miles north of Malta sits the Moreau Lake State Park in northwestern Gansevoort, New York. Forests, rocky ridges, and other scenic spots surrounding Moreau Lake will take your breath away. Some of the activities that can be enjoyed in Moreau Lake State Park include camping, hiking, fishing, boating, swimming, hunting, and so much more. Dogs are required to be on a leash while you're there, and there's so much for you and your dog to explore together. There are miles of accessible hiking trails for you to trek with your dog, and there is also a dog-friendly picnic and swimming area.