Dog-Friendly Activities in Ashford, CT

There are 50 dog-friendly activities within 40 kilometers of Ashford. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Ashford.

Tree House Brewing Company Charlton

Charlton, MA

Tree House Brewing Company Charlton Tree House Brewing Co. is a dog-friendly artisanal brewery, with a location in Charlton, MA, that welcomes Fido to join you at a table inside or on their spacious outdoor patio. Creating small, hand-crafted batches of beer using well water and luxury ingredients, their goal is to make the best beer in the world without compromising values or quality. Try the Vanilla Bean Truth stout, Ghost Emoji double IPA, Walk in the Sun double IPA, or Dreamer Hefeweizen. See Details

Bigelow Hollow State Park & Nipmuck State Forest

Union, CT

Bigelow Hollow State Park & Nipmuck State Forest Dog-friendly Bigelow Hollow State Park & Nipmuck State Forest in Union, CT, offers boating, fishing and hiking to locals and visitors. Stretching over 9,000 acres, the park has scenic hiking trails and access points to Mashapaug Lake & Bigelow Pond. Please keep Fido leashed during your visit. See Details

Wells State Park

Sturbridge, MA

Wells State Park Wells State Park is a dog-friendly wooded area in Sturbridge, MA, that welcomes leashed pups. Surrounding a pond, this park is ideal for fishing and boating. The best hike is up Carpenter Rocks, leading to a fantastic view of the park and the surrounding area. See Details

Seven Railroads Brewing Company

Palmer, MA

Seven Railroads Brewing Company Enjoy fresh craft brews with your leashed pup at Seven Railroads Brewing Company in Palmer, MA. This dog-friendly taproom serves a variety of ales and lagers, indoors or out, making it the perfect spot for beer lovers and their four-legged companions. See Details

Westville Recreation Area

Sturbridge, MA

Westville Recreation Area Leashed dogs are allowed on the pet-friendly trails throughout Westville Recreation Area in Sturbridge, MA. This natural space offers scenic views of Westville Lake and year round recreation options. See Details

Moosup Valley State Park Trail

Moosup, CT

Moosup Valley State Park Trail The Moosup Valley State Park Trail in Mossup, CT is dog friendly and one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Moosup! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Moosup Valley State Park Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com. See Details

Mansfield Drive-in Theatre

Mansfield Center, CT

Mansfield Drive-in Theatre Well-behaved pups are welcome to come see a double feature movie at The Mansfield Drive-In Theatre located in Mansfield Center, CT. Dogs must be on leashed at all times, and owners must clean up after them. Please be mindful that if your dog is barking or disrupting the movie or they'll need to be taken out. Please note that dogs are welcome at the movies, but not the Sunday market. See Details

Hopeville Pond State Park

Griswold, CT

Hopeville Pond State Park Fido is invited to join you at pet-friendly Hopeville Pond State Park in Griswold, CT. Leashed dogs are welcome in picnic areas and on the hiking trails, but they are not permitted on the beach or in the campground. See Details

Colchester Dog Park

Colchester, CT

Colchester Dog Park Fido is sure to love Colchester Dog Park, a fully fenced off-leash park in Colchester, CT. Features include a separate enclosed section for small breeds, agility structures, bench seating, shade trees and pet waste stations. See Details

Belding Wildlife Management Area

Vernon, CT

Belding Wildlife Management Area The Belding Wildlife Management Area in Vernon, CT, welcomes leashed pets. It is rarely crowded, so it's great to take Fido on a hike in the peaceful outdoors. There's a pond for fishing, and the blazed, pet-friendly trails follow rivers that branch from Valley Falls. See Details

Opacum Woods

Sturbridge, MA

Opacum Woods Opacum Woods is a dog-friendly conservation area in Sturbridge, MA. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on the 266-acre property that offers approximately four miles of hiking trails. There are separate trails marked with blue, red, yellow, and green blazes. Enjoy trekking through the forest near ponds, swaps, and vernal pools. See Details

Creaser Park

Coventry, CT

Creaser Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Creaser Park, a lovely public park in Coventry, CT. This park includes a variety of trails, as well as a clean, sandy-bottomed pond where you can wade while your dog swims. See Details

Mitchell D. Phaiah's Dog Park

Danielson, CT

Mitchell D. Phaiah's Dog Park Bring Fido for some off-leash play at Mitchell D. Phaiah's Dog Park in Danielson, CT. The fenced dog park features separate large and small dog sections, benches, waste receptacles and waste bags to clean up after your pup. If Fido has some energy left, the shady River Trail starts at the dog park and welcomes leashed dogs. See Details

Natchaug State Forest

Eastford, CT

Natchaug State Forest Leashed dogs are allowed at Natchaug State Forest, a pet-friendly outdoor space in Easton, CT. Pups are welcome in the picnic areas and hiking trails. Other popular activities include fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking and cross-country skiing. See Details

Hop River State Park Trail

Bolton, CT

Hop River State Park Trail The Hop River State Park Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Bolton! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Hop River State Park Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com. See Details

Airline North State Park Trail

Hampton, CT

Airline North State Park Trail The Airline North State Park Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Hampton! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Airline North State Park Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com. See Details

James L. Goodwin State Forest

Hampton, CT

James L. Goodwin State Forest James L. Goodwin State Forest is a dog-friendly wooded area in Hampton, CT, that covers three square miles. In addition to pine trees all over, the centerpiece of the park is the beautiful 135 acre Pine Acres Lake. Fido is welcome to join you in the park as long as they are on a leash under seven-feet in length. See Details

Quinebaug River Trail

Danielson, CT

Quinebaug River Trail The Quinebaug River Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Danielson! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Quinebaug River Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com. See Details

Hop River State Park Trail

Andover, CT

Hop River State Park Trail The Hop River State Park Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Andover! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Hop River State Park Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com. See Details

Fountain Park

Wilbraham, MA

Fountain Park Bring Fido to blow off some steam at the dog-friendly Fountain Park in Wilbraham, MA. This 144-acre community recreation area welcomes your pup to run around and play off leash through the many trails and open fields. Please note the park is not fenced in, so dogs must be under voice control at all times. See Details