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Bigelow Hollow State Park
Route 171, Union, CT 06076
State park🪢 Leash required
⭐ 4.8
1,120 reviews
Bigelow Hollow State Park in Union, nestled in Nipmuck State Forest, offers shaded woodland paths for leashed dog adventures. Water stations and parking ease outings. Leashed dogs are permitted on all trails year-round.
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- Park
- Bigelow Hollow State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Union, Connecticut
- Coordinates
- 41.9892, -72.1219
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (1,120 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.0 / 10 — Solid
- 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™
6.0/ 10
Solid
- · ★ 4.8 from 1,120 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · State Park destination
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Dog policy
Forested park inside Nipmuck State Forest. Dogs allowed on leash on all trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
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