Very clean dog park. Kudos to locals for respecting and caring for their park (no gross poops in…read morethis very large park!). I wish my hometown residents were as respectful of our local dog park (Windham, CT). Thank you Merrymeeting!

Mika loved it! There were many other dogs there, and the owners were super nice! No obstacles, but…read morebig open space to run. Separation for big and little dogs. Poop bags available. Couple trees for shade. Not sure if there is another parking lot, but it was a short walk to the park. Would go again

Robin's Garden and Dog Park is a much-needed space for pups in Androscoggin County--one of the few…read morededicated dog parks around, so it's definitely appreciated by local dog owners. Located conveniently on Strawberry Ave next to the Emergency Vet and SPCA, it's easy to find and has a good-sized area for dogs to stretch their legs. The park is split into large and small dog sections, but in practice, that division isn't always followed, so it's worth keeping an eye out depending on your dog's comfort level. The space is big enough for off-leash zoomies while still being small enough to keep your dog in view. They do provide poop bags, though the supply can be hit or miss--best to bring your own just in case. Also, be warned after rainstorms--the park gets muddy fast. A towel for the ride home might be a smart call. Overall, it's not perfect, but it gets the job done. A great resource if you're nearby, though a bit of a trek if you're coming from outside Lewiston.

Robin's Garden and Dog Park is a refreshing little area within an established residential…read morecommunity. The area provided large and small dog parks with plenty of green space and open area for the dogs to run. Other attendees are the time was away and observant of their pets, and the grounds were well cleaned and maintained.

Clean, large and right on the water! What more can you ask for at a dog park. Everyone was super…read morerespectful. Cleanest dog park Ive ever been to.Seemed to be busy no matter what time we went during our stay in Bath.

If you're looking for a gem of a dog park, Bath Dog Park simply can't be beat. Tucked right along…read morethe scenic banks of the Kennebec River, it offers so much more than just a place to let your dog off leash--it's a whole experience.

We were very glad to find this dog park during our visit to Bangor. It has lots of parking and…read moremultiple dog areas. There is also a trail you can take your pup on. Unfortunately for us when we arrived there were only large dogs and the play areas are separated by size. I took our dog out to walk her around a bed and was approached by a small child, maybe 7 years old asking to pet my dog. She asked my dog's name and pet her for a few minutes before heading into the large dog enclosure. There were four or five women in the enclosure and maybe maybe 8 large dogs. I assumed the little girl belonged to one of them. After a few more minutes, I decided to walk my small dog over to the exterior of the large dog area. Sometimes people don't mind mixing and matching sizes as long as you check in with them and we didn't bring our dog to the dog park to sit alone in an enclosure. However, when I got close to the large dog enclosure, I could tell that the women were upset with the child that came in to play with their dogs. They were asking where her parents were and telling her that she shouldn't be inside the enclosure if she doesn't like being jumped on and things of that nature. I allowed my dog to sniff around the outside of the enclosure and tried to greet some of the womento ask if it would be okay if I could bring her in. It was clear they were frustrated with the situation with the little girl and the overall mood was just bad so we decided to walk around outside instead. We did see some teenagers come over to the enclosure later and they apparently were the ones responsible for the small child so they were getting in the earful from the ladies inside as we were leaving. While the park didn't exactly work out for us and we didn't feel very welcome or comfortable, it's very possible that was a unique circumstance. The park itself seems to be a good one, especially if you have a large dog and it's definitely worth a stop to see if your pup can have a better time than ours did.

Absolutely disgusting. Lots of poop everywhere and stench of dog urine everywhere. Some poop was…read morepicked up but bags were left on ground. (They provide bags and trash cans.) Agility area is in disrepair. Gates are hard to open or don't even close. Littered with broken dog toys. The poop is the fault of dog owners, clearly. I don't understand going to the effort of bringing your dog somewhere and then being that irresponsible. I won't be going back. The trails right there would be more enjoyable.

This is such a beautiful park! So many lovely places to sit overlooking the Kennebec River and the…read moreSagadahoc Bridge; you could for sure bring a book and an iced coffee (or just come and people watch or have a think!) and have plenty of Adirondack chairs or benches to choose from either shaded under big trees or soaking up the sun. Saw lots of people walking their dogs and pushing strollers along the water; it's very clean, very well maintained, very convenient, and offers lots of immediate parking. Also, who doesn't love placards with historical info about the working shipyard and the geology of the waterway? Such a lovely spot!

After dining downtown, we made the short walk to this city park. It is a city gem offering locals…read moreand tourists exceptional views of both the Kennebec River and Sagadahoc Bridge. There are benches for those that choose to linger.

Didn't get to spend much time there me and my dog loved it!!! Chairs were a great little detail too!read more

Very nice and big dog park, clean, wood chips and lots of shade and toys and water supply for…read moredogs!! A one mile trail to walk your dog too!!

Wanting to stretch our legs on a spring day, we came here because it was another green space close…read moreby to where we live that we hadn't explored yet (and it had ample parking). Even after doing my research, though, I did not know fully realize that the 40-acre Hinckley Park in South Portland was FOR dogs. Like, it's not just a trail that dogs are allowed on, which is what I assumed. It's a straight up dog park where leashes aren't required, and apparently neither is picking up after your canine friend. So, if you don't mind the occasional poo pile or the incredibly frequent dog interaction (read: being sniffed in awkward places, being jumped on, being growled at, or being rubbed on after a pup has taken a swim in the muddy water) then maybe this spot isn't for you. Which is too bad, because it really does offer very nice, relatively short walking paths - all very level and accessible to all kinds of walking abilities. There's also plenty of bird call, flowers, a tiny waterfall, two ponds fed Kimball Brook that you can apparently fish at, wooden bridges to cross them, etc. And did I mention lots...and lots...and lots...and lots of dogs. So, as a human: I probably will never come here again. But, if I were a dog: YES, PLEASE. Let's go for a double-u aye ell kay here EVERYDAY.

So i finally made it across the "bridge" to South Portland…read more. 4.5 stars.. Well maybe 4.75 lol.. But seriously it is super amazing. Gorgeous. Beautiful. But only for the physically fit. Both canine and human. Now if u and your dog are the out doorsy, fit fanatical types.. This is the place for you. Choices of trails. An amazing pond for the pups to swim in. I hear there is a second pond too. I did not find just a lazy enclosed off leash area (although all trails are off leash) which is why i knocked off a star. Its gorgeous too. If u can walk a 1/4 mile and ur pup can do its a must visit.

Love this trail! It's well maintained and beautifully done. There's multiple entry points and…read moreparking spots (best one is located behind Reny's). There is supposedly one short trail where dogs are allowed but someone was walking his at one of the main trails where dogs aren't permitted. This is the only reason I couldn't give this park 5 stars. Nothing against dogs but there are some like this one that lunges at people. I think it ruins it for some folks.

Great park with walking trails, one of which is dog friendly. Some of the trails are handicap…read moreaccessible and all the trails are well-maintained. The covered bridge is cool too!!

Great location near downtown Portland. Lots of free parking. Park was clean with a mix of sunny and…read moreshady spots. And some trees! Dogs and owners well behaved. Tones we went there the park was not crowded.

I have a 20lb chihuahua and we are always looking for dog friendly places. Valley street dog park…read moreis one of the few dog parks that is completely fenced in and safe for him to roam free. We usually come in the late afternoon and there are always friends for him to play with. It is probably a tad smaller than a football field and it right next to the street, but it is grassy in most areas and does have trees. It is completely fenced in and it right next door to a community garden that is managed the members of the community. I think there is a working water pump, but I've always brought my own bottle of water for my dog and my own poop bags but I think there are bags there for people to use. People have always been friendly here. There is a parking lot here and street parking, so that is not an issue.

I feel the need to preface all of my nature reviews with this: being 90% forested and having around…read more3500 miles of coastline, Maine has a tremendous amount of spaces, walkways, paths, and trails of all kinds and of all levels. There's something for everyone. What I'm reviewing is how a spot compares to similar outdoor spots in my personal opinion. Being in nature - and remembering to carry in, carry out - is always five stars! :) Parking? Sort of. Loop trail? Yes. Well marked signs? Yes. Element of surprise? Yes. What. A. Find. Whenever I'm journeying around Maine (checking out state parks or Atlas Obscura recommended spots), I try and also find a few trails or hiking spots to check out (because the state is huge, and when I'm in an area I'm not usually in, I want to discover spots I wouldn't otherwise!). Reynolds Forest was the best part of my day! In fact, one of the most standout spots I've been to in a while! According to the Kennebec Land Trust website (https://www.tklt.org/reynolds), "This 35 acre parcel provides visitors excellent birding opportunities, interesting wildflowers and floodplain species, and views of the powerful brook (now called Goff Brook), with its foaming water roaring over exposed rocks into stone-lined pools. Part of the conservation property not visible from the trail has seen an increase in invasive Japanese knotweed and non-native bush honeysuckle, and has served as a field research site for Colby College students studying invasive plant control methods." There's some parking off the shoulder of the main road, and the walk into the woods alongside Goff Brook is lovely. It's not long before you can suddenly hear the roaring of the (small, but mighty) waterfalls (which was once used for saw and grist mills. We made sure to come after a couple days of rain and it was worth it! We gently navigated out to some exposed rocks and sat in the sun, near the falls, surrounded by tall trees for a long time. Perfect spot for a picnic (and... I think we also spotted some foragers too). There's also a small Old Farm Loop Trail that passes by fields and an old foundation a little further beyond the Streamside Trail. BEWARE OF TICKS. BEWARE OF POISON IVY. WEAR APPROPRIATE SHOES.