Gay City State Park
386 North St, Hebron, CT 06248
1,569 acres · 11 miles of trails
Roam the ruins and pondside paths of Gay City State Park in Hebron across 1,569 acres. Leashed dogs access shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans on 11 miles of trails. Bring bug spray for wooded areas.
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- Park
- Gay City State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Hebron, Connecticut
- Coordinates
- 41.6936, -72.4419
- Size
- 1,569 acres
- Trail miles
- 11
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.8 / 10 — Great vibes
- 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:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 1,569 acres of room
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Dog policy
1,569-acre state park with ghost-town ruins, swimming pond, and 11 miles of trails. Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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