My Dog Park Picks - Fairfield Connecticut!

I think I've tried most dog parks in my area. Here are my picks for the best!:

#1 - Spencer's Run! Waveny Park, New Canaan, CT
(Best, safe, friendly environment) Only in New Canaan would they build a park this nice. Large 1.5 acre enclosed grassy area. Nice owners, and good natured dogs. Some of the big boys get a little careless as they run together, but who doesn't like to watch a great game of dog-chase! Benches to rest for those too tired to mingle. Great spot! www.spencersrun.org

#2 - Winslow Dog Park, Westport, CT (Rte 136 & Post Road)
This is a great spot for dogs to play. several areas surrounded by trees make quite and safe play areas. Nice dogs and people! Nice paths through wooded area to walk. Stream in back wooded area for a quick dip!

#3 - Mianus River Park, Stamford/Greenwich line, CT (photo at left!)
I go with my friend and her dog occasionally (not nearly enough!) This is a wonderful walk through the woods. Paths run along a nice creek/river, with lots of pools for a swim! - (Merrit Pkwy South, to Den Rd, Left on Bangall rd, Left on Riverbank Rd, Left on Westover rd - just after Fort Stamford Park - left on Merriebrook ln. Park at end of street! Enjoy!!)


#4 - Taylor's Farm, Near Calf Pasture Beach, Norwalk CT
(Best large, open area for off-leash) Only fenced on 3 sides, but lots of room to run! Groups congregate and disperse, so you get nice variety of people and dogs.

#5 - Southport Harbor Park. - Ok, not a dog park - but a wonderful spot! Little beach for dogs to play also! This is where I walk every morning. It's heaven. Frm I-95, exit 19 (southport) - drive to harbor on any side road. Park at "Perry Park" next to Pequot Yacht Club. Walk south down to end of street (past Ye Yacht Yard) - small open park with dock! In summer, a nice residence leaves a small jar of Milk Bones and bowl of water on a rock - my dog's favorite part of their walk.

#6 - October to April only - Sasco Beach, Southport, CT. This was a cold March morning, and stormy! The waves were amazing. Skipper just sat and took it all in. I usually pick up an oyster shell and write on it when I get home. It's my beach diary! "Great walk today with skipper, saw a swan..." - love to read those and remember the walks I've had!

Just my opinion! - so many great walks around Fairfield.
I'll add more later!
mary, skipper & jj