Dog-Friendly Activities Near DXR Airport

Located at Meckauer Park by the building showcasing a colorful dog mural, Bethel Bark Park is a fenced area where Fido is welcome to play off leash in Bethel, CT. There are separate fenced areas for large and small dogs as well as bench seating and waste bags. The surrounding community park features a walking trail and a pond, but please note that dogs must be on a leash outside of the gated dog park.

Bring Fido out for an afternoon of fun and exploration on the trails at pet-friendly Tarrywile Park in Danbury, CT. Leashed pups are welcome at this scenic park featuring plenty of parking, hiking trails, benches, picnic tables and a pond.

Take Fido for a walk through history at Wooster Cemetery in Danbury, CT. Meander along the paved, dog-friendly paths of a cemetery that has been around since 1850. The land also features a small pond which is popular for local birds. Please leash and clean up after your pets.

Leashed pets may join you on the hiking trails at Bear Mountain Reservation in Danbury, CT. This dog-friendly destination features beautiful woodlands and lovely views of Candlewood Lake on 140 acres of green space.

Take your leashed pup for a hike on one of the two dog-friendly trails at Richter Park in Danbury, CT. This 230-acre park features a golf course, tennis courts, winter recreation, hiking trails, an outdoor summer theater, and a cafe with patio seating.

Bennett's Pond State Park is a pet-friendly destination in Ridgefield, CT. With more than 450 acres to explore, you and your pup will find plenty of hiking possibilities at this public recreation area featuring woodlands and a 56-acre pond. Just be sure to keep Fido on a leash at all times during your visit.

The whole family, including your leashed pup, is invited to the pet-friendly Lake Kenosia Park in Danbury, CT. This 25-acre lakeside recreation area features a range of amenities, including picnic tables and open fields. Lake Kenosia serves as a backup source of drinking water for the city; therefore, swimming and motorized boating are prohibited.

Dogs are welcome on the trails at pet-friendly Seth Low Pierrepont State Park in Ridgefield, CT. The park spans 305 acres and contains rivers, woodlands and hiking paths. You and your leashed pup can enjoy scenic views on the main trail in the park, the White Trail, which leads to the highest point on the property.