Dog-Friendly Activities in Windsor, CT

Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk in Windsor, CT, has many stores that welcome dogs to join you inside. The dog-friendly stores include Anthropologie, Appleseed’s, Brighton Collectibles, Brookstone, Destination Maternity, Eddie Bauer, Francesca’s Collections, Gap, J.Crew, J. Jill, Kirkland’s Home, Lady Foot Locker, Leaps & Bones, L’Occitane, New Balance, Papyrus, Pottery Barn, Shoe Explosion, Soft Surroundings, Talbots, Ann Taylor Loft, Banana Republic, Chico’s, Clarks, Coldwater Creek, Country Curtains, GapKids, Green Tangerine Spa & Salon, Sparkle and White House | Black Market.

Bring Fido to the pet-friendly Rainbow Reservoir Boat Launch in Windsor, CT where your pup can splash and play on the bank and in the water.

Northwest Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Windsor, CT. Bring Fido out to explore the hundreds of acres. There's 12 miles of trails to hike on, spacious grass fields to picnic on, a community garden, and even an on-site dog park. Dogs must be leashed while visiting.

Explore the waterways in Windsor, CT with Fido in tow courtesy of Metacomet Tours, a pet-friendly rental company. Metacomet Tours provides canoe and kayak rentals for visitors and their dogs. On board these vessels, you can tour the Farmington and Connecticut rivers. Please bring your own personal flotation device for Fido.

Windsor Dog Park is a pet-friendly 1/3 acre park in Windsor, CT. This fully-fenced dog park has a separate area for small dogs, waste bags are provided, and ample parking is close by. Beyond the fenced area, you and Fido can explore further by hiking the trails within Northwest Park and Pheasant Run Open Space. Explore over 450 acres of woodland, ponds, paved paths and open fields with your leashed companion.

Windsor Meadows State Park in Windsor, CT, is dog friendly. This park is home to a quiet pathway along the Connecticut River that stretches for 3.5 miles. One of the biggest draws of the park is the 140 acres of undeveloped Connecticut River floodplain forest, and Fido is permitted to join you as long as they are on a leash.

Mondazzi Book, Bead & Crystal in Windsor, CT is dog friendly. Leashed pups can join you inside to browse the selection of crystals, incense, candles, jewelry and more.

Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor, pet-friendly table at Dudleytown Brewing Company, a brewery in Windsor, CT. Enjoy a variety of beers on tap including IPAs, sours, pale ales and more. Be sure to check their schedule online in advance, as they often have food trucks on site.

Fido is welcome to join you on the Windsor Town Green, a pet-friendly area in Windsor, CT. Enjoy a stroll through a lovely historic neighborhood, or just relax in the open, grassy area. Pets must be leashed.

Giuffrida Park is a dog-friendly outdoor recreation area in Meriden, CT. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you one of the six trails that range from easy to difficult. Stroll along the reservoir, picturesque meadows, and take in the beauty of your surroundings from the top of Lamentation Mountain and Chauncey Peak.

Dogs are welcome at Salmon River State Forest in Colchester, CT. This pet-friendly preservation area is home to a historic covered bridge that crosses over the shallow waters of the Salmon River below. As well as being a popular hiking and picnic spot, the area is very popular among anglers due to the easy water access.

Leashed dogs are welcome to explore Wickham Park in Manchester, CT, except in the aviary, sensory garden and playground areas. This scenic pet-friendly park features beautifully landscaped grounds, themed gardens and plenty of open space for a relaxing stroll. A small cash-only entrance fee applies, making it a worthwhile destination for families and their four-legged companions.

Pups can play off-leash at Agawam Dog Park in Agawam, MA. This spacious, fenced dog park offers a separate section for small dogs (under 25 lbs), agility equipment, shade, benches and a canine and human water fountain.

East Windsor Dog Park is a recreational area in Broad Brook, CT. Providing a fun, safe, and friendly environment for dogs in the East Windsor area, East Windsor Dog Park offers a one-acre grass park with separate areas for small and large dogs. It is suggested that dog owners bring water with them as there is no water onsite. The park closes mid-winter and reopens in the spring.

Fido can exercise and socialize at Paw Meadow Dog Park in Simsbury, CT. This park allows Fido to run off the leash and features a separate small dog area for pups under 25 lbs. There are also many pet-friendly trails surrounding the park for a walk or hike.

Fido is welcome inside the taproom and on the dog-friendly patio (weather permitting) outside of Alvarium Beer Company, first craft brewery and taproom to open in over 70 years in New Britain, CT. Enjoy patio games and shuffleboard while trying a variety of craft brews. Visit their website for a schedule of visiting food trucks. Please be sure Fido is leashed and does not bark excessively while in the taproom.

Fido is welcome to join you for a beer at dog-friendly Kinsmen Brewing Company, located in Southington, CT. Dogs can accompany you beside an umbrella-shaded picnic table on the spacious outside patio. Overlooking the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail, patrons can sit, relax and sample artisan craft beer such as Homeward Bound IPA or Yup/Nope Double IPA. Menu options include a wide variety of house-made pizza which can be prepared with a gluten-free crust, signature sandwiches, salads, and shareable appetizers.

The Farmington River 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 Farmington! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Farmington 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.

Enders State Forest in Granby is a dog-friendly recreational area in Granby, CT. This diverse forest spreads out over Granby and across to the nearby Barkamsted area, offering wetlands and waterfalls galore. Fido is welcome to join you in the picnic areas and on the hiking trails of this forest.

The pet-friendly Walk by Faith Doggie Bakery & Cromwell Country Store in Cromwell, CT, welcomes Fido inside to shop alongside you. Your pup will love the smells from their on-site bakery and can watch his homemade, all-natural treats being baked right in front of him! The other half of the business features Cromwell Country Store offering human goodies and gifts.