Hooksett Dog Park
Two-sided sand park with a swim ramp and a riverwalk out back
About this park
A simple sand-surfaced dog park split into separate large- and small-dog sides, with a boat ramp next door for dogs that want a swim and the River Walk Trail running behind it for owners who'd rather walk. Regulars know each other and reviewers consistently call out a friendly tone, though the big-dog area runs short on shade. The setup is unfussy and the river access is the unusual draw.
Amenities
Hooksett Dog Park reviews
What visitors consistently sayThe boat-ramp swim access plus an adjoining riverside trail make this more than a fenced rectangle. Reviewers single out friendlier-than-average regulars and a well-stocked setup with water bowls, balls, and a double-gated entry.
Most owners here recognize each other's dogs, and evenings and weekends draw the densest crowd. Newcomers describe a welcoming feel rather than a clique.
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Before you go
Sun-sensitive dogs should pick the small-dog side or visit early, since the big-dog enclosure has almost no shade. Use the boat ramp for swimming, then dry off on the River Walk loop.
Frequently asked
- Is the park fenced and off-leash?
- Yes. It's fully fenced and off-leash, with a double-gated entry so dogs can't slip out during arrivals.
- Is there a separate area for small dogs?
- Yes. The park is split into two fenced sides, one for large dogs and one for small dogs.
- Can dogs swim here?
- There's a boat ramp right next to the park that gives dogs river access for a swim. It sits outside the fence, so keep the dog leashed between the enclosure and the water.
- Is there shade?
- The large-dog side has almost none, which reviewers note on hot days. Sun-sensitive dogs do better on the small-dog side or on an early visit.
- What's the surface, and when is it busiest?
- It's sand throughout, so expect sandy paws in dry weather. Crowds are thinnest midday and heaviest on evenings and weekends.
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