Yes. It functions as an off-leash park with a trail running its length, so a reliable recall matters more here than at a fenced yard.

Is there water on site?

Yes. Water access and a dog washing station were added in 2014, which is worth knowing given the mud.

How muddy does it get?

Very. Boards cover the entrance and the rest of the path stays soft, with reviewers reporting mud even during dry stretches.

Down the street across the brook. There is no obvious lot at the entrance, which catches first-time visitors out.

Is there a separate area for small dogs?

No. It is one continuous space, and reviewers have asked the town for a split after run-ins between mismatched dogs.

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Shelburne Dog Park

A wooded off-leash trail, mud and all

3.9 · 69 reviews

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About this park

An off-leash park in Shelburne shaped like a long wooded corridor rather than an open yard, with a trail to follow while a dog works the underbrush. Water and a dog washing station were added in 2014, which the mud makes useful. Boards cover the worst of the entrance, and the rest of the path softens after any rain.

Amenities

Off-leash Water Shade

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What visitors consistently say

The highlights

Regulars call it the dog woods, and that is the appeal: a wooded trail to walk while a dog explores instead of a grass patch to stand in. It stays cool and shaded on hot days, and it is quiet enough that most visits mean one or two other dogs.

The community

Underused and volunteer-run. Reviewers consistently report having the trail to themselves, and the upkeep is described as what you would expect from volunteers rather than a parks crew.

Best for

High-energy Social dogs

Before you go

Wear boots you do not care about. Reviewers describe the path as soft even after a dry spell, and it is genuinely muddy the rest of the year. Parking is down the street across the brook rather than at the gate.

Frequently asked

Is it off leash?: Yes. It functions as an off-leash park with a trail running its length, so a reliable recall matters more here than at a fenced yard.
Is there water on site?: Yes. Water access and a dog washing station were added in 2014, which is worth knowing given the mud.
How muddy does it get?: Very. Boards cover the entrance and the rest of the path stays soft, with reviewers reporting mud even during dry stretches.
Where do I park?: Down the street across the brook. There is no obvious lot at the entrance, which catches first-time visitors out.
Is there a separate area for small dogs?: No. It is one continuous space, and reviewers have asked the town for a split after run-ins between mismatched dogs.