While there are several options for giving your dog some much needed exercise, dog parks – places that allow your companions to roam free – can be a great idea. There are several such dog parks around my home, two of our favorites – that would be, favorites of my family and Ginger, our dog – are a short drive away from home yet offer different features. In no particular order, our favorite dog parks are located in Middlefield, CT and Rocky Hill, CT.
Middlefield Dog Park
The Middlefield Dog Park was Ginger’s first experience with a dog park. Wanting to give Ginger some off-leash time and training as well as offer her some socialization with other people and dogs, we followed a neighbor’s recommendation.
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Rocky Hill Dog Park
We went to the Rocky Hill Dog Park for a change of pace from the Middlefield Dog Park.
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In both cases, bags and containers are provided for dog waste disposal. The difference lies in the fact that the Middlefield Dog Park seems to be more user-supported – the people that visit the park bring used, grocery store or newspaper bags to fill the dispensers for others to use – while the Rocky Hill Dog Park is maintained by the town. Both dog parks also provide separate areas for dogs of varying temperament. If your dog doesn’t play well with others, they can still enjoy the parks.
Depending on the specific experience desired – a wooded, trail-type experience or a wide open, suitable for Frisbee playing experience – both dog parks provide for what is likely your main goal – a great, off-leash play time with your dog. Every time that we have gone to either park, Ginger has made friends with other dogs and we have gotten a chance to meet some friendly, like-minded dog lovers.
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