Southbury Dog Park Open daily, dawn to dusk

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14 acres, off-leash, and free for everyone

Fields, woods, and a river to run to.

A big open field, two wooded trails down to the Pomperaug River, fenced areas for dogs who need them, and plenty of benches for their people. Kept up by volunteers and neighbors since day one.

236 Roxbury Road, Southbury, CT
Just inside the O&G Industries entrance

Every day, year-round
Dawn to dusk

Get directions First visit? Start here
Dogs running across the open field
Morning zoomies in the big field

Plan your visit

Good to know before you go

Finding the entrance

Look for the O&G Industries sign at 236 Roxbury Road. The park is just inside. Trucks use this road all day, so please drive slowly.

Where to park

Use the main lot by the entrance and obey the No Parking signs. If it's full, take the road just past the lot to the rear parking area by the North Trail. It has three accessible spaces.

Is it fenced?

Partly. There's a fenced small-dog area and a new all-access fenced area. The open field and trails aren't fenced, but they're bounded by woods, thick brush, and the river.

Lock your car and keep valuables out of sight. Break-ins are rare, but they have happened here.

Map of Southbury Dog Park showing the parking lots, entrance, small dog area, and the Perimeter, North, and South Trails along the Pomperaug River

What's here

Lots of room to roam

  • The big fieldWide open grass for fetch and zoomies.
  • North & South TrailsShaded wooded loops, with footbridges over the wet spots.
  • The Pomperaug RiverEasy water access from both trails.
  • Small-dog areaFully fenced, and one of the friendliest spots in the park.
  • All-access fenced areaOff-leash play without worrying about wandering.
  • Benches & bagsTables, shade, and poop bags on hand.

Park rules

Rule #1: Have fun. The rest keep it that way.

The park sits on land owned by O&G Industries. Being good guests is how we keep it open for everyone.

Every visit

  • Pick up after your dog, every time
  • Stay with your dog and keep them under control
  • Leash up when entering and leaving
  • Keep a close eye on children
  • Fill in any holes your dog digs

Please leave at home

  • Aggressive dogs
  • Retractable leashes
  • Dogs in heat, or puppies under 4 months
  • Dogs without current license and vaccination tags
  • Dogs with fleas or anything contagious

Under Connecticut law, you're responsible for any injury or damage your dog causes.

Questions we hear a lot

Do I have to live in Southbury?

No. Everyone is welcome.

Do I need a dog to visit?

No. Plenty of people come for the peace and quiet, and to watch the dogs play.

Is there a membership or fee?

No. The park is free for anyone who follows the rules. We just ask regular visitors to consider a donation, since that's what keeps the park running.

What if there's an incident between dogs?

Everyone involved should exchange names and phone numbers, and witnesses should identify themselves to the owners. The owner of the dog that caused the problem should offer to pay vet or doctor bills and replace any damaged property.

Park news

What's new

Around the park

Things happening at the park

Got a great shot from the park? Send it to us and it might end up here.

A group of dogs gathered around a dog-friendly birthday cake
A birthday party in the big field

Support the park

This park runs on neighbors.

There's no fee and no membership. The park is run by an all-volunteer board, and 100% of every donation goes to mowing, fencing, poop bags, and improvements.

See ways to give Volunteer with us
I worked for this so I could donate to the park too!
A ten-year-old at our 2024 fundraiser, handing over three dollars. Their very next question: "How do I volunteer?"
"Rosie's favorite place to be! Thank you!"
K. C.
"Thank you so much for giving a place for Sable to run, swim, and socialize!"
D. M.
"Our two dogs have passed on, but the park is a fantastic place to be, with lots of memories."
D. C.

Thank you, O&G Industries

The park exists because O&G has generously shared its land for [NUMBER] years. When you pass their sign on Roxbury Road, you're on your way to the dog park.

Among the best in the country

BarkPost named Southbury Dog Park one of the top 16 dog parks in the U.S., and the best in the Northeast.

Board of Directors

Friends of the Southbury Dog Park, Inc. is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs, maintains, and improves the park.

  • Rich WalshPresident
  • Matt WillmanVice President
  • Jessie LynchTreasurer
  • Jon NorrisSecretary
  • Jeannine ChanesSenior Director
  • Jeff JuliardDirector
  • Katie MillerDirector