Top public and private dog hiking trails in Essex, Connecticut

Kirstin's 8.4 Acre Unfenced with smaller fenced in area Private Dog Park In Cromwell

The 8.4 acres has several ATV trails that make hiking easy for you and your four legged friends. If you decide to go off trail it is wooded but not heavily. There is also a large open area of just grass that give several stream access points. There are several picnic tables and large roofed area with seating and power. There are also several spigots to fill up water bottles and water bowls. Some bowls are provided and cleaned after each use if you would like to use.

American Women Fitness

American Women Fitness has a large trail behind the studio that goes along the powerlines either way it’s a great walk. It’s unfenced, but there is parking and it is private.

Daisy's Hundred Acre Wood Dog Park In Preston

Our property is a beautiful mix of fields, wetland, and woodland trails, bordered by a brook. It’s a wonderful place to play frisbee or take a private hike through the scenic trails.

Gina's 12 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Torrington

Ruby & Elizabeth Cohen Woodlands

The Ruby & Elizabeth Cohen Woodlands is a dog park located at 96 McDonald Rd in Colchester, Connecticut. The park offers amenities such as tables and trails for dogs and their owners to enjoy. The park is open from 6 AM to 8 PM, seven days a week, providing a spacious and safe environment for dogs to play and socialize.

Park hours: 6 AM–8 PM 7 days per Week

The Hoppiest Place - 30 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Preston

Active hops and berry farm with about a half mile of trails through woods.

Preston Community Park

Preston Community Park is located at 13 CT-117 in Preston, Connecticut and offers a trail for leisurely walks or runs. The park is open from 6 AM to 8 PM, seven days a week. For more information, visit preston-ct.org or contact the park at 860-889-2482 or allyngauthier@preston-ct.org.

Park hours: 6 AM–8 PM 7 days per Week

David's 50 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Stafford

50 acre closed gravel pit with roads and woods. The former air-soft club left partial combat structures remain here and there. First time check in at the shed/office. NRA certified can bring firearms (let us know in advance) Bonfires ok (let us know in advance) Camping by the river is allowed (let us know in advance)

Lisbon Meadows Park

Lisbon Meadows Park in Lisbon, Connecticut offers a serene setting with a river, stream, or creek running through the park. Visitors can enjoy walking or hiking on the trails that wind through the park. The park is open from 6 AM to 9 PM seven days a week. For more information, visit the park's website lisbonct.com or contact them at 860-376-6545 or ejoseph@lisbonct.com.

Park hours: 6 AM–9 PM 7 days per Week

Birge Pond/Hoppers

Birge Pond/Hoppers is a dog park located at 54 Ambler Rd in Bristol, Connecticut, United States. The park offers a trail for dogs to walk and play on. Open from 6 AM to 10 PM seven days a week, guests can enjoy the park at their convenience. For more information, visit bristolct.myrec.com or contact the park at 860-584-6160 or parksandrecreation@bristolct.gov.

Park hours: 6 AM–10 PM 7 days per Week

Sarah's Private Dog Park In Monson

Bucolic, parklike grounds for a perfect day out with your dog. Play on the expansive lawn, go for a cooling dip in the spring-fed pond, leap over the stone walls, or explore the secluded woodland streams and trails. The location is convenient for day trips, but the scenery feels like you've discovered a perfect piece of New England nature. Don't miss out! Note: pond had been treated with animal safe due dye and may be drunk and swum in safely!

Birge Pond Hoppers area trail head

Located in Bristol, Connecticut, the Birge Pond Hoppers area trail head offers a spacious off-leash dog park with a beautiful trail for dogs to explore. The park is unfenced, allowing for ample space and freedom for dogs to roam. Open 24 hours a day, this dog park is a great spot for dogs and their owners to enjoy the outdoors and get some exercise.

Park hours: Open 24 hours

Platt Farm Preserve

Platt Farm Preserve in Southbury, Connecticut offers a peaceful dog park with a trail for dogs and their owners to enjoy. The park is open from 6 AM to 8:30 PM every day of the week. Visitors can contact the park at 203-264-4441 for more information.

Park hours: 6 AM–8:30 PM 7 days per Week

Connecticut Audubon Society

The Connecticut Audubon Society dog park, located at 2325 Burr St in Fairfield, offers a scenic trail for dogs to enjoy. The park is open from 10 AM to 3 PM, seven days a week. For more information, visit their website ctaudubon.org or contact them at 203-259-6305 or ct@audubon.org.

Park hours: 10 AM–3 PM 7 days per Week

Private old colonial farm in Ledyard

80 acre colonial farm with a pond, streams,multiple fields, trails. Great exercise not only for Fido but for his/her humans as well.

Mariah's 6.8 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Durham

All Tuckered Out Park of Griswold

Come on down the long driveway to find 2 kinds of play. A basjet ful of various toys available to Guests may help you decide! Guests may opt for good clean ball playing and strolls around the short grassy knoll....Second option is to trek down into the wooded pasture to find trees,trails,wetlands,and hills. In Spring/ Summer,fresh water for cleaning up,along with fresh drinks and soft towels,kiddie pool and pup snacks!

Carolyn's 35 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Manorville

5 acre woods

We own a 6 acre property situated right along 2 running brooks with walking trails throughout. You will have private access to this as we only allow one group at a time.

Flynn Farm: 20 Acre Unfenced Farm Southwick

Park at southern most point of farm south of house where there lies a large pile of logs. Walk along tree line into open fields lined by forests. Pond near first field walking north below house. May use all fields that lie between the public road & the first long line of forest. PROHIBITED is accessing the back field & forest accessed by the dirt road. 20 acres open field in front to venture. Text upon arrival as I have a passive dog. Thanks DF