How are dogs separated at Farrell Park?

By weight. Separate large-dog and small-dog sections split at a 35-pound limit.

Is there water on site?

No. Bring your own bowl and bottle in every season.

How busy does it get?

Usually quiet. One reviewer found it nearly empty on a Saturday afternoon, and it's small compared with other area parks.

Yes. A ring of mature trees surrounds the grass enclosure and keeps it cooler than open-field parks.

The dog park sits inside a larger city park with a playground and bike path, so it's easy to fold into a bigger outing.

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Farrell Park

A quiet neighborhood run shaded by mature trees

4.2 · 49 reviews

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Fenced Off-leash Shade

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About this park

A compact fenced dog park set inside a broader South Burlington city park, with grass ground cover and a ring of mature trees for shade. Separate large-dog and small-dog sections are split by a 35-pound weight limit, and reviewers note it's often quiet, even on weekend afternoons. Parking is plentiful and the adjacent bike path and playground make it an easy stop on a bigger outing.

Amenities

Fenced Off-leash Shade Parking Benches Trash cans Small-dog area Large-dog area

Farrell Park reviews

What visitors consistently say

The highlights

Reviewers appreciate the well-maintained grass, clear separation of large and small dogs, and the ring of trees that keeps the park cooler than open-field alternatives. Ample parking and a tidy setup with bags and trash bins round out the basics.

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Small dogs Large dogs Senior dogs

Before you go

There's no on-site water, so bring your own bowl and bottle in every season. Weight-based sorting means dogs over 35 pounds belong in the large-dog section.

Frequently asked

How are dogs separated at Farrell Park?: By weight. Separate large-dog and small-dog sections split at a 35-pound limit.
Is there water on site?: No. Bring your own bowl and bottle in every season.
How busy does it get?: Usually quiet. One reviewer found it nearly empty on a Saturday afternoon, and it's small compared with other area parks.
Is there shade?: Yes. A ring of mature trees surrounds the grass enclosure and keeps it cooler than open-field parks.
What else is nearby?: The dog park sits inside a larger city park with a playground and bike path, so it's easy to fold into a bigger outing.

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