Ranked #7 of 11 parks in New Haven by visitor rating
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Short Beach Dog Park in Branford offers Connecticut dog owners a fantastic destination for their furry friends. This well-reviewed park features off-leash areas where dogs can run freely and socialize, plus scenic trails perfect for exploring with your canine companion. With a solid 4.4-star rating from 43 reviews, Short Beach Dog Park has earned trust from the local community. Located conveniently at 421 Shore Dr, it's an ideal spot for active dogs and their owners seeking exercise and outdoor adventure in the New Haven area.
What visitors say
★★★★★
“Google lists this as "our park", but you can see from the signs that this is the Short Beach Dog Park.
Small park located behind a community building. The park was an ice rink - looks like it might be dirt with some grass in the other seasons.
Water fountain for the dogs in…”
★★★★★
“Best dog park in all of New Haven. Dogs are amazingly friendly and owners are great too. It's clean and tick free. Has a water fountain during warmer months. Plenty of space for dogs to run around.”
★★★★★
“Very friendly owners and very cute/silly dogs!”
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“If your dog doesn’t like all dogs, don’t bring them to the dog park. My dog has been ganged up on and dogs have come up to her to instigate fights the last few times we have taken her. Owners make you feel like your dogs the problem not their dog who started the fight. This used …”
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