Lake Mohegan Open Space
955 Morehouse Hwy, Fairfield, CT 06825
170 acres · 5 miles of trails
Lake Mohegan Open Space in Fairfield, Connecticut, spans 170 acres with a waterfall and 5 miles of trails for permit-holding dogs. Off-leash areas provide shade, water access, parking, and trash cans. Obtain a permit for off-leash use.
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- Park
- Lake Mohegan Open Space
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Fairfield, Connecticut
- Coordinates
- 41.2025, -73.2706
- Size
- 170 acres
- Trail miles
- 5
- Leash required
- No (off-leash allowed)
- Best for
- High-energy dogs, Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1,240 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.9 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:Yes
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 1,240 reviewers
- · Off-leash zone
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
170-acre Fairfield open space with off-leash dog area + waterfall + 5 miles of trails (off-leash for permit holders).
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Off-leash
- Trash cans
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