Thank you for making our 2024 Fundraiser a huge success !
2024 Annual Fundraiser was a big success !
Thanks to all who donated to make our fundraiser a success from the smallest contribution to the largest you are all very valued and appreciated. Many of you heard us say, " We couldn't do this without you.", and nothing could be more true. The positive energy in the park was truly amazing.
My favorite donation was from a ten-year-old. On the second weekend of the fundraiser. I watched the family walk in and recognized them as having contributed the previous weekend. The ten-year-old storms over to the tent, shows me three dollars and declares, "I worked for this so I could donate to the park too!'. Shoves the money in the donation box and proceeds to plop down in my UCONN camp chair, starts petting my dog Leo, and says, "I love this place." I looked over and said, "This is truly your park, and YOU and all off our donors and volunteers make us able to do our best to make this park the best!". The ten-year-old looked up and said, "How do I volunteer."
THANK YOU ALL FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS!
Welcome to Southbury Dog Park
About Us
We are a community-based dog park dedicated to providing a safe and fun environment for dogs of all sizes and breeds. Our park features a large off-leash area, a fenced in small dog area, borders the beautiful Pomperaug River, and offers plenty of seating and shade for our human visitors.
Park Rules
To ensure the safety and enjoyment of all visitors, we have a few simple rules that must be followed. All dogs must be up to date on their vaccinations, be on a leash when entering and leaving the park and be under their owner's control at all times. Please clean up after your dog and dispose of waste in the provided bins. A complete list of rules is listed below.
Events
Spring and Fall Park Clean up and an Annual October Fundraiser
Membership
Membership is free to all who respect the park and follow the park rules. We only ask that those who use and love the park consider a donation to keep the park operational. The park is generously provided to us by O&G Industries and supported by an all-volunteer, committed Board of Directors, and our fantastic patrons who assist us in park upkeep and improvement. One hundred percent of your donation goes back into the park for improvements, lawn care, fencing, poop bags, and more
Volunteer
We are always looking for volunteers to help us maintain the park and organize events. If you're passionate about dogs and want to give back to the community, consider volunteering at Southbury Dog Park. We appreciate any help we can get! Indicate your interest by emailing us at: southburydogpark@outlook.com
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us via phone, email, or social media. We are always happy to hear from our visitors!
More information
Enjoy the Park? Follow the Rules!
Enjoy the Park? Follow the Rules!
Enjoy the Park? Follow the Rules!
The Dog Park is on land owned by O&G Industries. To be a good guest, please follow these rules, so that we can continue to enjoy O&G's hospitality safely and pleasantly.
· Always clean up after your dog.
· Never leave dogs unattended.
· Children must be under close supervision at all times.
· You must leash your dog(s) when entering and exiting the park.
· Fill any holes dug by your dog.
The following are NOT PERMITTED:
· Aggressive dogs
· Retractable leashes
· Dogs in heat
· Dogs under four months of age
· Unlicensed or unvaccinated dogs. (Dogs must wear current tags.)
· Dogs with fleas
· Dogs with any contagious condition
Remember: YOU are responsible for your dog! By State law, you are responsible for damages or injuries inflicted by your dog.
Board of Directors
Enjoy the Park? Follow the Rules!
Enjoy the Park? Follow the Rules!
"Friends of the Southbury Dog Park, Inc." is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation responsible for operating, maintaining, and improving the Southbury Dog Park. Our all-volunteer Board of Directors is dedicated to ensuring that the Dog Park is a safe, pleasant, and fun place for dogs and their people. To support the park, we ask park visitors for donations, 100% of which go to park maintenance, upkeep, and improvement. The Board of Directors is:
Rich Walsh, President
Ron Hurt, President Emeritus
Matt Willman, Vice President
Jessie Lynch, Treasurer
Jon Norris, Secretary
Jeannine Chanes, Senior Director
Bill Ploski, Director
Katie Miller, Director
What People Are Saying
Enjoy the Park? Follow the Rules!
"THANK YOU" to O&G Industries!
"Love the dog park!" --M. T.
"Thank you so much for giving a place for Sable to run, swim, and socialize!" --D. M.
"We love the dog park--thank you!" --P. & L.
"A most wonderful park!!!" -B. P.
"Thanks for all you do!!" -D. R.
"Rosie's favorite place to be! Thank you!" -K. C.
"Great park!" -M. & L.
"Best dog park ever!" -M. C.
"Love the park!" -A. M.
"Fantastic park--beautifully maintained! My dog loves it!!" -D.G.
"LOVE having access to this amazing park. Thank you for all you do!" -D.C.
"Thanks for your great work!" -K.F.
"Our two dogs have passed on, but the park is a fantastic place to be, with lots of memories." -D.C.
"Awesome dog park!" -B. S.
"Thank you for all you do!" -K.V.
"Thank you so much for this special place." -L.S.
"THANK YOU" to O&G Industries!
"THANK YOU" to O&G Industries!
"THANK YOU" to O&G Industries!
The Southbury Dog Park only exists through the generosity of O&G Industries, which has for 17 years now allowed the Dog Park to use its land. So...when you see this sign at at 236 Roxbury Road in Southbury, you'll know why all the doggies say "Woof, woof, woof!" (Translation: "This is the entrance to the dog park!")
Recent Activities
"THANK YOU" to O&G Industries!
Recent Activities
We work hard to maintain and improve the dog park.
Recently, a generous volunteer built and donated a new staircase (pictured above) to improve the safety of our northern trail. We also added foot bridges for egress over areas that flood during heavy rain, improved the rear access gate for the small dog area, cleaned out and painted the display case and entry sign, and worked with O&G Industries to repair the access road for handicapped parking.
For next year we are evaluating the viability of installing a new fenced in area for larger dogs, dogs who want to be off leash but not in an open field, and patrons who want a place to bring their dogs where they can watch them play without worrying about them wandering.
All our maintenance and improvements are supported by the extraordinary generosity of our donors. We give thanks for everyone's gifts--and O&G's generous use of their land--Because of this, we have a beautiful park for all to enjoy.
FAQs
"THANK YOU" to O&G Industries!
Recent Activities
Is the park completely fenced?
No. The small-dog area is totally fenced, but the rest of the park is not. It is "contained," however, by some natural barriers: thick bushes, woods, and the river.
Do I have to be a Southbury resident?
No! We welcome all visitors!
Do I have to have a dog to visit?
No! Many people come to the park just to enjoy the peace and quiet and to watch the dogs!
What if the parking lot is full?
Because there is often heavy truck traffic from O&G, you must obey the "No Parking" signs near the front parking area. We do have another parking area, however, at the rear of the park, accessed by the road to the right just past the main parking area. This road leads to the rear parking lot, which has three, posted parking spots for vehicles with handicapped privileges.
What if there is an "incident"?
- Anyone involved in an incident should exchange names and phone numbers.
- Witnesses to incidents should identify themselves to the dog owners.
- The owner of the offending dog should offer to pay for vet bills, doctor bills, and replace damaged property
About Us
14 Acres of Fields, Woods, Trails, and a River!
Southbury Dog Park is a 14-acre, off-leash dog park that welcomes all people and dogs! We have a fenced-in small-dog area, a huge open field, a beautiful and accessible river, two wooded trails, tables and benches, and plenty of poopy bags! Come by and say hello! Sustained by volunteers and hundreds of donors, we're at 236 Roxbury Road in Southbury (just inside the entrance to O&G Industries). We'd love to see you!
One of the Top Dog Parks in the U.S.!
We love our dog park, and we know it's great! But...it's nice to be recognized by others, too. Recently, the website “BarkPost” named Southbury Dog Park one of the “Top 16” dog parks in the U.S. and the best in the Northeast! Thanks, BarkPost!
If you love dogs, you'll love Southbury Dog Park!
The dog park is a fun, friendly, and happy place to be, for dogs and people alike! With lots of tables and benches, trails to explore, and access to the Pomperaug River, we know you'll love it, too! Stop by soon, at 236 Roxbury Road, Southbury, just inside the entrance to O&G Industries.
A Map of the Dog Park
Lots of Room to Roam!
Fields, woods, trails, a river, benches, tables, and more! Please note the additional parking area near the head of the North Trail, reached via the Access Road. Also, note that there is easy access to the river on both the North Trail and the South Trail. Enjoy!
Access to the Pomperaug River!
Both the North Trail and the South Trail lead to small places where your dogs and you can enjoy the beautiful Pomperaug!
Fenced-in Small Dog Area!
Friendly folks and small pups make this part of the park extremely popular!