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Urban Forestry Center
45 Elwyn Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Nature preserve🪢 Leash required
180 acres · 2 miles of trails
⭐ 4.7
420 reviews
Hike the shaded Urban Forestry Center in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on 2 miles of trails in this 180-acre preserve. Parking and trash cans, plus water access, suit dog owners. Leashed dogs permitted.
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- Park
- Urban Forestry Center
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- Coordinates
- 43.0581, -70.7611
- Size
- 180 acres
- Trail miles
- 2
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (420 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.0 / 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™
7.0/ 10
Great vibes
- · ★ 4.7 from 420 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 180 acres of room
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Dog policy
180-acre Portsmouth nature preserve with 2 miles of trails. Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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