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Sleeping Giant State Park
200 Mt Carmel Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
State park🪢 Leash required
⭐ 4.8
3,120 reviews
Trek the 32 miles of trails in Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden, shaped like a reclining giant. Leashed dogs find shade, parking, and restrooms. Stay on marked paths to avoid steep drops.
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- Park
- Sleeping Giant State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Hamden, Connecticut
- Coordinates
- 41.4231, -72.8961
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Casual visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (3,120 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.0 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:No
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
6.0/ 10
Solid
- · ★ 4.8 from 3,120 reviewers
- · Real shade
- · State Park destination
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Dog policy
32 miles of trails. Dogs welcome on leash.
What this park has
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
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