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Penwood State Park
57 Gun Mill Rd, Bloomfield, CT 06002
State park🪢 Leash required
⭐ 4.7
480 reviews
Follow the Metacomet Ridge trails of Penwood State Park in Bloomfield to Lake Louise. Leashed dogs access shade, water, and parking on all paths. Early mornings best for cooler hikes.
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- Park
- Penwood State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Bloomfield, Connecticut
- Coordinates
- 41.8728, -72.7711
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (480 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 5.9 / 10 — Decent
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
5.9/ 10
Decent
- · ★ 4.7 from 480 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · State Park destination
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Dog policy
Metacomet ridge trails and Lake Louise. Leashed dogs welcome on all trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
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