Newtown Park & Bark
Newtown Park & Bark is a large, well-maintained dog park located in Newtown, CT. It features a spacious grassy area with separate fenced zones for small and large dogs, including a narrow entrance chute for small dogs. The park has paved sections with water fountains and a water-spray feature available during warmer months. Amenities include plastic bags and trash bins for cleanup, a covered shelter area for shade and seating, and agility play equipment such as ramps, hoops, and tires. The park is wheelchair accessible and well-suited for families with kids. Although a permit from animal control is officially required, it is often not enforced. The park is clean, friendly, and offers a safe off-leash environment for dogs.
Reviews
This dog park is beautiful and clean!
It’s a large fenced-in area with a little spray area and a little plastic pool to encourage water play.
Plastic bags are provided to clean up after your pup, and mostly everyone who goes there is courteous and respectful towards others.
There is a little roofed over area where one can sit in the shade but otherwise, its whole area is in the full sun.
There is also a secluded play zone for tiny pups that is fenced in, that borders besides the regular dog play area.
Dog treats aren’t allowed there to avoid fights over food but also due to food allergies. I have seen that on occasion people break that rule, but if your dog is sensitive, I suggest you scan the area before you let your pup play…
You will need a permit to bring your dog here!
I am a non resident since I don’t live in Newtown and it costs NULL for the whole year.
Permit required so it’s not a good fit if you’re passing through, as we were. That said, it looks very well maintained and clean. The adjacent wildlife refuge DOES allow leashed dogs and has lovely walking trails. You can reach it by continuing past the dog park on a narrow blacktop road to a small gravel parking area.
8/14/19
Nice walking trails and paths at catherine violet hubbard animal sanctuary at 3 old farms rd newtown ct. Hiking path parallels the brook.
The hiking path can be found on AllTrails as Al’s trail:Deep brook preserve
One of the nicest dog parks I’ve been to in CT! It’s a massive, fenced off park that features a paved section with fountains and sprinklers. It also has a large grassy area with ramps, hoops and tires for your pooch to play with and in. If you’ve got a smaller pup, they also have a separate fenced off area specifically for small dogs. Enjoy!
Large mostly grassy space.
Water fountains are available in the non-freezing seasons. Bags and trash available. There is also a water-spray feature for the warmer months.
The small dog side has a long, narrow entrance “chute”.
Technically there is a requirement to get a park permit from animal control (separate sign from the rules sign), but everyone told me that it’s mostly ignored.
People and dogs were all very friendly.