A park to run…read more The Daniel P. Wren Park is a small, very open park that is more of a field that a traditional park. It does have a little playground, a basketball hoop and surprisingly a shuffleboard court but most of it is just open space. Of course the open space is used for soccer, baseball and other activities at various times of the year but there is always plenty of room to run, ride a bike or find a place just to relax. The park has a small woody area on one side so you can take a short hike. The park was named after Daniel Wren, a very prominent activist and political figure that served the town of Westbrook for many years. He was considered so popular and important they even had a day in his honor. Mr Wren pasted away in 2004 at the age of 94 but this small park will ensure his name will not be forgotten.

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 can't review the entire complex, but I am A Baileys Dog Park user. I have been coming every day…read morefor the past year, and I can't say enough about the socialization that occurs between large and small dogs. We have a small starting at 8 lbs and a large at 95 lbs. They all play together with the toys. Running back and forth. There is almost no aggression because the owners are on top of any sign of it. Our regular group comes at about 10 AM, and the owners are friendly. Go to Baileys Dog Park on Facebook for lots of pictures. The town has some great restaurants and near Hammonassett State Park

My dog lived the open areas, the toys left for all to share and the people were wonderful that…read morebring their animals to this park. Great place to visit!

Recently moved to Wallingford and I was excited that the dog park was even closer to our new house…read morethan the Hamden one was to our last house. This park is super convenient if you live on the more southern end of Wallingford. If you don't, it's literally right off the highway. There's a parking lot which has plenty of spots. What I like the most about this park (compared to Hamden) is the small dog side is larger and more out-in-the-open. You can sit in the sun or sit in the shade. Park is very clean and there are plastic containers filled with plastic bags in case you don't bring your own waste bags. There are some large water bowls, but visitors have to provide their own water (one perk of the Hamden park is they had hoses and running water for the dogs). Everyone I've met at the park has been very friendly. They even had an agility course yesterday on the large dog side of the park that looked fun. While the weather is still nice I've been bringing my dog here a few days a week and he seems to enjoy it. The park also has the double-gate entryway so it keeps dogs safe from running out. And in front is one of those little free book libraries in case you're so inclined. (Books for humans, not dogs).

A big improvement: the mulch is gone and the park is now dry sand only. Definitely easier to pick…read moreup after your dog. The park itself is larger and more clean overall. Another dog owner informed me that shrubbery around the fencing is being planted as well. Will most likely come a bit more often now, my dogs enjoyed themselves as well.

The newest dog park in town is awesome! I happened to find out about it this morning and went right…read moreover with my new dog to check it out. Learned that it was funded by the nearby Corsair apartments and that it just opened within the last month. I wish I had known about the grand opening they had earlier this week. This park is slightly closer to my house than the Union Street dog park (where I usually go), is clean and a perfect size (spacious for the dogs but small enough to keep an eye on them) with 2 benches, lots of trees/shade and shrubbery, as well as a dog and human water fountain. There was also a dispenser fully stocked with poop bags. The park is made of small pebbles and there is a small dog area adjacent to the main park. I've seen the name referred to as Mechanic Street Dog Park and East Rock Dog Park, but a flier posted also stated they were looking for suggestions for a name, so time will tell. This will be me and my dogs' new spot in town!

Great local dog park! The features of water fountain, dog bags and frequent maintenance (filling…read morein holes, restocking the pebbles, etc.) are greatly appreciated. It's relatively popular for the East Rock crew. Our 2 year old boxer/lab mix enjoys romping around (but keeping hydrated!) here!

Very nicely park but not a real dog park. It is not fenced in. There is a very short stonewall…read moreseparating the park from the street and I saw one woman chasing her dog up the street when it jumped the wall. Lots of big dogs and one became very aggressive towards my dog who is only 40 pounds. I ended up having to leave. The North Branford Dog Park is much better and safer for pups.

Great place to go and take a quick hike. There's a trail that runs the length of the park including…read morea good length along the pond and then ways to shorten the hike. A few old building foundations hidden away in the woods and a nice little meadow. The open area near the parking lot has a baseball field and is also a dog park so expect dogs running around freely, many of them wet. I used to love taking my brother's dog here and now I love coming here to get a little exercise.

Amazing park! Great for walking, hiking, or even jogging up (yes, lots of people do it!)…read more I would especially recommend going in the spring and summer - it's night and day versus the wintertime, when the trees are barren and the whole park looks a lot more sinister and imposing. However in spring everything is so green, light, and beautiful. Of course, the views from the top (at East Rock Peak) are especially great - and you can look out across the city of New Haven and all the way out for some awesome views!

This a beautiful, scenic park on a mountainous top outside of downtown New Haven and it offers…read moreopportunities for hiking, biking, picnicking, leisurely strolls, etc. It's a big area and on the day of my visit, the paved road going inside the park was closed, so we had to walk a decent amount to get to spots like Soldiers and Sailors Monument and scenic overlook vista points. The hike to the monument and scenic vista point on the paved road trail (one-way) can take up to 30 minutes if not longer. There is a (sort of short-cut) trail that goes through the woods that has rocky steps and is a rigorous hiking route. It was a nice weather day and a perfect way to work-off the delicious New Haven pizzas we ate beforehand. We enjoyed our visit here while checking out the beautiful scenic views and the monument. I am not giving it full five stars because the park lacked proper direction signage for the trail(s) and as far as I could tell, I did not find any bathrooms or port-o-potty services.