Shelburne Dog Park - Shelburne, VT
Shelburne Dog Park: A Wooded Retreat for Dogs and Owners
Discover Shelburne Dog Park, a unique dog park in Shelburne, Vermont, conveniently located near Shelburne Farms at 740 Harbor Rd. Rather than the usual open fields, this park features a wooded, pet-friendly trail that provides a cool, shaded spot for dogs to run, sniff, and explore. Known by locals as the “dog woods,” this area offers a natural, untamed landscape with plenty of vegetation and a mini-trail, making it ideal for dog-friendly hiking and off-leash play.
The park is generally underpopulated, so your dog can enjoy some peaceful exercise without large crowds. While there is some overgrowth and areas can get muddy after rain, the setting provides a refreshing, forested dog-run experience different from standard urban dog parks.
FAQ
- Are dogs allowed off-leash at this park? Yes, dogs are allowed off-leash within the park.
- Are there water fountains or bowls for dogs? Yes, water is available for dogs at the park.
- Is there shade or shelter available? Yes, the wooded area provides natural shade throughout most of the park.
- Is the park muddy after it rains? Yes, the park becomes very muddy after rain; bring appropriate footwear.
- Where is the best place to park? Parking is available down the street, across the brook from the entrance to the park.
- Are ticks or other pests common in the area? Ticks and mosquitos may be present, especially due to the overgrown vegetation.
- Are there walking or hiking trails connected to the park? Yes, the park itself is set up as a mini walking trail through the woods for you and your dog to enjoy.
Reviews
This was a very STRANGE park. It’s actually quite large – long but narrow… but the park is overgrown and extremely muddy. They have planks across the path at the entrance, but the rest was soft, even after the dry spell we’ve had.
Oh… and parking is down the street, across the brook.
This is a great place to get a tick or devoured by mosquitos. It is a terrible place to play fetch with your dog! The place is so completely overgrown that dogs can’t even run around.
Love this dog park! We call it the “dog woods” because it isn’t just a grassy patch like many others, but instead a wooded area with a walking trail to follow your dog and supervise as they sniff, run, explore, and play with other dogs. Not very populated and we’ve only run into one to two other dogs each time we’ve gone. The vegetation is definitely a little overgrown, hence the 4 stars, but for a place run by volunteers I’d say it exceeds expectations! Casey and I love the dog woods 🐶
This is a great dog park that is generally underutilized, each time I’ve gone there have only been a few people and dogs. It’s set up like a mini trail with a lot of vegetation and would definitely get very muddy after any rain. It has water and is quite cool and shady on hot days.
Great big location by Shelburne farms. Hard to find. Parked in a location I wasn’t sure was ok. Beautiful landscape that isn’t heavily touched. My dog was nervous of the sheep near by lol