Such a special spot to hike with your dog and family. Open fields, expanses of green and meadows…read moreand ponds, all set behind the homes of multimillionaires. It feels like a never-ending sprawl of beauty, where any time of day, any season, is sensational. The best hike in Westchester. 5 stars!!!!

Grassy preserve that is blocked via shallow stone walls into square lots. Peaceful. Pups love it…read more Different from other preserves in the area. No muddy terrain, which is great for me post-hike cleanups.

The mosr amazing dog park ever! A double gated entrance to this off leash park for well behaved…read moredoggies. Huge open area, grass covered with benches here and there. Poop bags and and a watering bottle hang on the park sign. Trails east, west, and north lead to the river, perfect for a swim and cooling off. Human friendly with more pet free trails at the back of the park. Great spot!

This is a beautiful place where your dog can run and play in the woods. open area, and water. It…read moreis a beautiful park and I would recommend it to anyone

The Woodcock Nature Center is nestled in a residential area on the border of Wilton and Ridgefield…read more It is a great spot to take a hike, play at the playground at pond with the kids or see some animals. Just outside the nature center building are the birds of prey (owls and hawks) and inside they have snakes, fish, turtles and lizards. You will see birds, squirrels, chipmunks and ducks out on the hiking trails and pond. The nature center offers programs for toddlers through teens, with on-sight and off-sight programs. They offer summer camp, vacation week camps during the school year and holiday activities. The summer camp is a mix of outdoor activities, time with the animals and craft activities. Older children may choose to do a trip out on the pond with a canoe or a sleepover with a parent. Overall it is a great nature center, it is just a bit off the beaten path. No frills like the one in New Canaan, but honestly it is about the nature, right?

I sent my two kids ages 3 and 5 to a week at the summer camp program that the Nature Center offers…read more I was so impressed with this program. Both my kids loved it and are ready to go back next year. The staff is so friendly and super organized. From the entrance into the parking lot right up until I dropped off my kids in the center, there was assistance of where to go and lots of welcoming smiles for my kids. My son and I went to the campout on Friday night of his camp week. We both had a blast. Again, super organized but laid back enough that we really enjoyed ourselves. I highly recommend this program. We'll be back to explore more that the center has to offer.

Seth Low Pierrepoint State Park is kind of a hidden little park, somewhat obscure among the CT…read moreState Parks, which is why they put it on their hiking challenge this year (The theme is hidden gems.) There's a lake for fishing and boating and canoeing here, and some nice hikes up to a ridge area. The main area for parking, with a somewhat muddy and rutted parking lot, is on Barlow Mountain Road, next to the lake. There's a small area for a boat ramp, and a few spots for parking. There are also a number of smaller areas to park on various side streets, to access various sections of the park. The trails are pretty well blazed, with maps mounted near the parking areas. The trails are really nice, with some sections being lower and easier, and a little bit of a challenge to get up to the ridge, where there's a nice overlook of the area. It's definitely a nice place to go for a hike!

When our friend told us he had to go to California for a week and needed someone to watch his dog,…read morewe decided this would be the optimal opportunity to "test drive" being doggy daddies. After spending a couple of days at home with our little visitor, Scout, we knew we needed to get him out to run and play so we took a visit to the Danbury Dog Park. This park has a lot of space and has two fenced in areas; about 0.8 acres for small dogs 20 lbs or less and a larger 1.1 acre space for bigger dogs. There is water available as well as bags to clean up after your dog. Each play area is double gated so you can safely take your pooch in and out. We went to the big dog area and the dogs who were playing immediately came to the fence to sniff the new guy. We let Scout sniff through the fence for a couple of minutes to get acclimated and then took him in. The dogs (and owners) were all friendly and well behaved. We went to the back area of the park because Scout loves to chase tennis balls and we didn't want to distract the other dogs up front. There was plenty for him to run and chase the balls without bugging the other dogs. We'll definitely be back before we have to return him but we have a feeling he will have good memories of his time at the Danbury Dog Park.

Located adjacent to the Westport Playhouse, Winslow Park is a large, Westport-owned park in the…read moreheart of the town. In addition to walking and biking trails, it has a picnic area, a large off-leash area for dogs, fields, and gardens. It's open from sunup to sundown, and it has its own parking lot (a plus in Westport). It's really more of a large abandoned farm estate than a park. It's beautiful and perfect for dogs to run around in. There's a watering fountain, some toys (but not many--bring your own), and nice benches scattered around the grounds. Nice touch: the benches are named in memory of people's pets. Very nice park.

was bitten by a Rottweiler here and lost sensation in one arm. then my cousins car was broken into…read morehe is elderly and lost one thousand dollars and credit cards hacked

A beautiful area close to downtown danbury connecticut. Great hiking,or just walking..bring…read moresunscreen and bug repellent.your own drinks and snacks.

How beautiful this place is. First let me begin by stating how beautiful the location is. I…read morepersonally found the upkeep to appear well in tact and I even saw gardeners attending to the lawns so clearly they keep eyes on upkeep which is particularly important when you have a special event planned. I had the pleasure of attending a wedding as a bridesmaid. The space was beautiful and spacious. The china on the lower level in casing was beautiful and the colors chosen have a very old home comfort feel. Takes you back a bit to another time. Lighting for images is great here and there is a handicap parking close to the ramps which make entry and exits very easy. They offer recycling and trash in their kitchen. The staff on site was very informative and kind. Overall, a very pleasant experience. The videos and photos we took look beautiful!!! I'd like to personally thank Tarrywile for everything!!

It's not the most welcoming place. It's very close to a prison and has no lights. This dog park…read morerequires a yearly fee to participate. It doesn't seem worth it to me. Perhaps others will enjoy it but we left.

Having just moved to Katonah, we were eager to check out this dog park that a bunch of people…read morerecommended. We've got a small dog so it's great finding a dog park that not only has a small dog section but also expansive fields of green, trees, fresh air, kind people... (can you tell we just moved from the city?!) 5 stars!!!!!

Right off of 416 and it is an amazing lot of land. Between bike trails, small ponds and a nice dog…read morepark, the park offers much for everyone. It's a beautiful landscape that lays host to many event including the 4th of July fireworks. A great place to relax, have a picnic or just relax among nature. It's a beautiful park that is very well kept. The staff keeps it very clean and well maintained. The bathrooms are pretty clean, the staff friendly and it is dog friendly. It also has the Arboretum connected to it. It is a nice hidden treasure of the Campbell Hall and Montgomery area.

There are only aggressive dogs there and owners are not responsible to make sure their dogs are…read morebehaved. My dog was twice attacked by Akitas there. The dogs circle and crowd a dog entering the park. my mild mannered dog had to show his teeth to defend himself. Owners sit on benches and socialize.

I love this park. It is located right at the edge of the town, but close enough to the center. They…read morehave a lovely garden that reminds me of an English garden within the park, and a gazebo near it, beautiful large ancient looking trees and the cvs is just near it if you need to pick up water or nuts to eat in the park. We often catch a latte at one of the cafes on the Main Street, then walk to the park enjoy it and head back out...

Ridgefield is consistently recognized as one of Connecticut's best towns. One of the primary…read morereasons is the ambiance of Main Street with its fountain, stately homes, quintessential New England Main Street, and the beauty of Ballard Park. The five acre park was donated to the town from the estate of Elizabeth Ballard in 1964 and has been the site of countless events including concerts, parties, town events and quiet reflection. Stately trees, formal gardens, ornamental shrubs and flowers reflect the beauty of changing New England seasons and provide a safe, central place for contemplation and recreation. In order to preserve, protect, and improve the park's functionality, the Friends of Ballard Park Project are working with the Town of Ridgefield and the Department of Parks and Recreation. Together, we have developed a plan to rehabilitate some areas that have been subject to heavy use and improve areas of the park that are used less often.