Dog walking in Marcy

West New Hartford

Right around the corner from Marcy is New Hartford, where you will find a furrific dog park for Fido to run off some energy! On Route 12, the Sherrill Brook Park is waiting for you, with miles of fully marked hiking trails for you and your dogs to explore, complete with a designated dog run just for our furry friends! If you want to be active with Fido and play outside of the dog runs, the park has some wide-open expanses of lawn that would be perfect for playing frisbee together.  When you both run out of energy, relax and enjoy a picnic while you inhale the fresh mountain air.

Tassel Hill State Forest

Marcy is a hop, skip, and jump (or less than five miles if you'd rather drive) from Utica, where, in addition to the multiple dog-friendly hotels, you can find the Tassel Hill State Forest. This 2,663-acre state forest, also called the Albert J. Woodford Memorial State Forest, features the highest point in Oneida County, Tassel Hill, at 1,945 feet high.  In this park, visitors can fish off of the Chittning Pond fishing pier and explore the natural forests.  Bring a picnic for you and Fido so you can spend the day here, and make sure you don't miss Frostbite Falls, the gorgeous waterfalls southwest of Tassel Hill.

Riverdale

When you have a little extra time, less than fifteen miles down the road in Rome, you will find the Rome Bark Park.  If you are looking for a pawesome place to let your four-legged friends roam free, this is the place to visit.  To access the park, you will need to apply for a permit, so you'll need to plan this ahead of time.  Bring a leash, as is the rule, and only two dogs per owner are allowed. While you're in Rome, check out the dog-friendly restaurants like DiCastro's Brick Oven, Papa Rick's Snack Shack, and Mazzaferro's Meats and Deli, all of which have outside patio seating for you and Fido.

South Marcy

The Lock 20 Canal State Park, found in South Marcy, is a beautiful area to bring Fido for a picnic or just to watch the boats go through the canal locks.  The opening and closing of a lock is a unique experience that most people never get to see. The town of Marcy prides itself on ensuring that the Lock 20 Canal State Park is always clean.  You will find plenty of amenities, like picnic tables, restrooms, and shelters from inclement weather.  When the locks are not in use, you and Fido can access the canal trail on the other side and explore the scenic grounds.

Delta Lake

If you are looking for a great place to spend the entire day without a lot of driving, 15 miles down the road from Marcy is Delta Lake State Park, where residents and tourists flock to for swimming, camping, hiking, and more. The park is an excellent showcase of the glories of the Adirondack Mountains, located on a peninsula extending into Delta Reservoir, with flat, wooded areas.   Household pets are allowed, but they must be caged or on a leash, not more than 6 feet long.  They aren't allowed in the bathing areas, but you can take them through the rest of the park and explore.