Jared's Dog Park - Stratford, CT
Jared’s Dog Park in Stratford, Connecticut
Located near the scenic Roosevelt Forest, Jared’s Dog Park is a spacious and well-maintained off-leash dog park in Stratford, Connecticut. The park features separate fenced areas for large and small dogs, both equipped with benches, agility structures, water fountains (seasonal), and waste stations. With abundant room for pets to run and play, the park is a favorite spot among local dog owners seeking a safe and friendly environment for socialization and exercise.
Easy to access via Peters Lane (with parking for town residents) or by hiking one of the pet-friendly Roosevelt Forest trails, this dog park offers a great outing for families, kids, and their furry companions. Shaded seating, a covered pavilion with picnic benches, and ample space for activities make it an ideal destination year-round. The park is known for its cleanliness, community atmosphere, and commitment to dog safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are dogs allowed off-leash at this park? Yes, dogs are allowed off-leash in the designated fenced areas.
- Is there a fenced area for dogs? Yes, the entire play area is fully fenced in for safety.
- Are there separate areas for small and large dogs? Yes, there are separate sections for large (30+ lbs) and small dogs.
- Are there water fountains or bowls for dogs? Yes, water fountains and bowls are available (seasonal).
- Are poop bags or waste stations provided? Yes, the park provides waste bags and disposal areas.
- Are there benches or seating areas for owners? Yes, multiple benches and seating areas are available, with a covered pavilion nearby.
- Is there shade or shelter available? Yes, the park features wooded shade and a covered pavilion with picnic benches.
- Is there agility equipment for dogs to play on? Yes, agility structures such as ramps and jumps are available.
- Where is the best place to park? Use the parking lot accessible from Peters Lane (for town residents) or nearby trail parking for non-residents.
- Are there walking or hiking trails connected to the park? Yes, the park is adjacent to the pet-friendly hiking trails of Roosevelt Forest.
- Is the park regularly cleaned and maintained? Yes, Jared’s Dog Park is well-maintained and known for its cleanliness.
Reviews
This is a great (and big) dog park! It’s double-gated for off-leash dogs. There are two sections for large (30+lbs) and small dogs, both of which have plenty of benches, bags for waste, tennis balls, a water fountain/bowl and agility structures. It is very well-maintained, and the people/dogs we met were friendly and courteous.
Hours are dawn – dusk, and there is a parking lot available for those with town stickers (take Peters Lane). It’s also available via hiking the blue Roosevelt Forest trail, if you park elsewhere.
Beautiful place especially to train your dog. The residents are really nice!!
Had a great time hiking with the family at Roosevelt forest. The dog park looked very clean and had Alot of room for the dogs to run around. So far always seen nice well behaved dogs. And there was no garbage on the ground or dog feces
We ate our lunch at the picnic benches on the pavilion.
Beautiful dog park that I’ve seen. Large play area completely fenced in with ramps, and jumps, and rocks to climb for our best friends. A water drinking area and doggie bags and disposal area. Very nice setup. I’m impressed and glad Stratford has this near the walking trails of Roosevelt Forest.
Nice, wooded dog park in the town forest. Technically the forest is limited to residents only.
Mulch and dirt ground. Trash, bags, and water (once it gets above freezing). Separate sections for large and small dogs. The park also has a few agility pieces.
Strangely, the park was mostly empty on a Sunday afternoon with nice (albeit chilly) weather