Fantastic Dog Park! Completely unique from any other one around the surrounding area. It does not…read morehave water as previously stated (so be sure to bring your own). The dog park has two area one smaller one for the little guys and a large one for the bigger dogs. The dog park is all natural, it's like letting your dog run through the woods without a leash! My little girl had an ABSOLUTE BLAST there! She explored all over and there also happened to be 3-4 other dogs there today as well, which made it fun for all! Definitely check this park out with your fur baby!

Love it! And so did my frenchie! Only reason it doesnt get 5 stars is cause no one is ever here!…read moreIts hidden and unless specifically looking for it you will never find it. I only found it because i was looking for dog parks on yelp. Wish my baby had someone to play with here but he loves the wooded fenced in area anyways! Hes snorting away, happy little piggy!

This is part of a larger park for humans and dogs alike. I didn't take my dog, because he has poor…read morerecall and believes coming when he's called needs to be killed over, but it looks great! It has its own parking lot, and has separate areas going uphill. I hear the main area is a bit of a hike beyond the trees, which is supported by the presence of steps. The larger park has an ongoing Frisbee game, picnic tables, fire stoves, pavilions... If your people like the outdoors you could easily spend a summer here.

This is the worst dog park I have ever be to. It is up in the woods, with no grass ANYWHERE, hole…read morein the dirt and roots that would trip even the most steady person. And to make it all worse you have to hike up to the park. Only good part is at least there was a fence.

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

Sometime a.dog park is as good as the people who go there. I have going there for years…read more I see people who JUST come in and socialize, they don't pay attention to their dogs. Alot of them (not saying all) do not clean up after their dogs. The dog park is suppose to be a show place. It is run by volunteers. IT IS NOT A PARK RUN BY THE TOWN OF HAMDEN. (Like a lot of people think.) We put signs DO NOT BRING CHILDREN INTO THE DOG PARK! Like every thing "How do you make people care? Maybe some people who can understand the frustrations others feel who do care

This is my dog's favorite park Always lots of dogs and the people are friendly and for the most…read morepart everybody cleans up after their dog Love this place

New off-leash Dog Park in Newington Center. Opened in June 2022! We visited the Park the other…read moreday in the late afternoon heading towards sunset. Beautiful open grounds with two fenced play areas; small dogs 25 pounds or less and large dogs over 25 pounds. Each with seating, picnic table, shade trees, and ample space to chase a ball or another tail. Our 26 pound pup blended in very well with the other dogs all ready there, which consisted of a large variety of other well behaved canine. We stayed for about an hour plus and socialized with the dogs and their human counterparts. Nice time and great place for your Fido(s) - 3 max per owner. Our only concern, the Park does not have a water station for the dogs, community bowls were present and guests provided water to be shared. Next time we'll bring a gallon or two to share as well.

Nice mix of people and dogs. Well maintained except for dirt areas…read more Could use more well placed trash barrels and supply of bags

Nicely-maintained, large dog park in a swanky part of New Haven. There are lots of posted signs…read moreabout rules, including barking rules. Overall, the park is really nicely organized. It's fully fenced, and there are various spots of grass, bigger trees for shade, and a few spots of humans to sit. There are also some bowls for water (not sure who fills them). If I lived closer, I'd definitely check it out more often. It's one of the most pleasant dog parks I've seen.

What a fabulous community resource! Reviewing because it didn't come up on my first search for dog…read moreparks in this area, and now it's the one closest to where I am staying! Hoping this will let the folks know! It is situated sort of right behind Yale Divinity School but on St Ronan Street. Ample space. It's summer and it's been hot and dry so a bit dusty at the moment though there are grassy areas. Has benches for humans to sit on. I would bring some water if possible to fill up the bowls for your dog, I do not believe there is a water source on site. Seems like the type of place people stop by to let their dogs run while they are walking their dogs, which I love. Pop in for a little bit and let the dog run, then continue on your walk! My dog has only met lovely fun dogs there so far. Great location- I'll be going here a lot during my time in New Haven.

Great park either a small dog and large dog side. There are plenty of benches and shady spots for…read morethe humans and the dogs. There are also a couple of agility structures which the dogs have fun with in between playing. It is a wood chip environment with plenty of bowls for water, but bring your own water there are no fountains. The owners are attentive and make sure their dogs are playing nicely. Plenty of parking. A great dog park.

Was driving through and looked for a dog park. For some reason this park didn't show up on Google,…read morebut while we were driving to the one in Northford, we passed this one and stopped. Such a great spot! It is woodchips, not grass. Shaded and sunny areas, friendly people and puppies! Plentiful supply of tennis balls which was great. Water as well, with jugs to fill and bowls available. Plenty of benches (beware the dogs like to mark them of course) and plenty of space for the dogs to run, play and explore. Everyone seemed to be attentive to their dogs which you don't always see. Great park!!

I went last Saturday with my 6 month old puppy who has too much energy. She loved it so much and…read morehad a lot of fun playing with a ball by ourselves. I was reading the rules posted and noticed it says no aggressive dogs and if aggression is show they should leave the park. Another woman's dog kept playing with my dog and getting progressively more and more aggressive with my dog and left scratches and drew a little blood from biting her and the other owner didn't seem to care. I loved the park but i'm worried about what should I do or tell about this if another dog is aggressive again.

Registration is not required but just asked for safety of all dogs. Lots of structures for agility…read moretraining, and not too busy. There was a lot of space for them to run around. Worth noting there were some foxtails in the mulch so in summer remember to check your dogs paws after. Also, the gate was confusing to open but you press down on the pole. Directions take you on a weird route sometimes.

Took my newly adopted hound to the park for the first time today (had to celebrate the first day of…read morespring with a bang...err, bark!). Pleasantly surprised by the experience overall...clean/safe park, free street parking, brand new doggie water fountain and nice dog owners to chat with while there. I think I was more nervous than my dog even though he's very sociable. He was quiet at first, but also busy sniffing out the entire park (that's what basset hounds are known for). Once he got acclimated, he was off...running back and forth, greeting the dogs and humans and seemingly sad as they eventually left the park. I definitely plan to bring him here as much as I can, now that spring is here, it's only a 5 min. drive from where I live and great exercise/socialization. Also, it's a wonderful community of dog owners who frequent the park and volunteer to keep it clean and safe.

After visiting other local dog parks I realize this park is just average... an okay choice if you…read morelive close by, if not there are better choices around. It's too small and not as well kept as some of the others I visited. Adequate choice but I won't go out of my way to go back.

Great park. There are so many seperate fields for a plethora of activities. My favorite reason to…read morevisit is for the Kids In Motion Park. I love that there are ample swings that allow for kids of all abilities to enjoy. And there are two different slide areas and shaded seating on the ends. Only note is that the park itself is not shaded so on extremely hot days please check slides before sending your kid down. Highly recommend!!

Bartlem Park is probably the nicest town park I've ever seen. It has a huge, awesome playground for…read moreyoung children. It's also home to the town's massive indoor swimming pool that is used year-round. The artificial turf lacrosse field is absolutely beautiful. There are also baseball, softball, and soccer fields. The paved walking paths are excellent for walking, jogging, and taking your dog for a stroll. The park has two covered areas with picnic benches that are great for having a bite to eat in the shade. I love the large grass area where they are building a beautiful stage for outdoor concerts. There is a separate building with clean outdoor restrooms, and several large parking lots.