Is there a separate small-dog area?

Yes, a smaller enclosure apart from the large main yard. A privacy screen divides them, so dogs can't see through to the other side.

Is Starr Farm good for a shy or anxious dog?

Not usually. The pack moves fast and timid dogs can get overwhelmed, so it suits confident socializers best.

What's the ground like after rain?

Mostly dirt, so it gets muddy in rain and snowmelt. The agility ramp and balance beam can also feel rickety.

Are water and a restroom available?

Both are seasonal. The water bowls and the portable restroom disappear once the ground freezes.

How well-behaved are the dogs?

Most visits are friendly with a good mix of breeds, though one reviewer reported a serious off-leash attack. Read the room and leave if an owner warns their dog is aggressive.

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Starr Farm Dog Park

A huge fenced playground for dogs that love to run wide open

4.6 · 342 reviews

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About this park

Starr Farm is Burlington's flagship off-leash park, a large fenced expanse split into a huge main yard for big dogs and a separate area for small dogs. Open drinking bowls, agility features like a ramp and balance beam, and regular canine traffic keep the energy high all year. Nearby bike path, beach, and park access make it easy to combine with a longer walk.

Amenities

Fenced Off-leash Water Parking Restrooms Small-dog area Large-dog area Agility Double-gate Trash cans

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What visitors consistently say

The highlights

Visitors consistently call this the best dog park they have ever visited. Reviewers praise the sheer size, the friendly regulars, the open water bowls, and the mix of breeds racing together across the open field.

The community

Wide-open energy is the dominant vibe, with a rotating cast of playful dogs of all breeds. A few reviewers note that anxious or shy dogs can be overwhelmed by how fast the pack moves, so confident socializers tend to thrive here.

Best for

Social dogs Large dogs Small dogs High-energy

Before you go

The running water and portable restroom are seasonal and disappear once the ground freezes. The ramp and balance beam can feel rickety, and the small-dog area is separated by a privacy screen so dogs cannot see through.

Frequently asked

Is there a separate small-dog area?: Yes, a smaller enclosure apart from the large main yard. A privacy screen divides them, so dogs can't see through to the other side.
Is Starr Farm good for a shy or anxious dog?: Not usually. The pack moves fast and timid dogs can get overwhelmed, so it suits confident socializers best.
What's the ground like after rain?: Mostly dirt, so it gets muddy in rain and snowmelt. The agility ramp and balance beam can also feel rickety.
Are water and a restroom available?: Both are seasonal. The water bowls and the portable restroom disappear once the ground freezes.
How well-behaved are the dogs?: Most visits are friendly with a good mix of breeds, though one reviewer reported a serious off-leash attack. Read the room and leave if an owner warns their dog is aggressive.

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