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East Rock Park
41 Cold Spring St, New Haven, CT 06511
Metropark🪢 Leash required
427 acres · 10 miles of trails
⭐ 4.7
2,810 reviews
Overlooking New Haven in Connecticut, this 427-acre metropark offers leashed dogs summit views via wooded paths. Features include shade, water access, parking, and trash cans. Bring poop bags for the expansive grounds.
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- Park
- East Rock Park
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- New Haven, Connecticut
- Coordinates
- 41.3225, -72.9050
- Size
- 427 acres
- Trail miles
- 10
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.5 / 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:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
7.5/ 10
Great vibes
- · ★ 4.7 from 2,810 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 427 acres of room
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Dog policy
427-acre New Haven park with summit views. Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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