East Rock Dog Park
Peastone yard at the foot of East Rock with a steady morning crew
About this park
A small fenced yard sitting beside the Mill River at the base of East Rock Park, with peastone and dirt cover that drains well and stays out of mud. Reviewers note a working water fountain with a dog bowl and decent shade once the trees leaf out. The yard runs compact, but a larger unfenced field sits just down the hill where bigger dogs often end up running.
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What visitors say
Synthesized from 52 Google reviewsReviewers praise the peastone surface that holds up after rain, the working water fountain, and the rotation of the same friendly owners most mornings. The double-gated entry and shaded benches get steady mention.
A consistent morning crew sets the tone, with a mix of breeds and sizes that reviewers describe as well-managed by the regulars. Weekday evenings draw a younger Yale-area crowd; weekends pull in more visitors from outside the neighborhood.
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Before you go
Parking is tight on weekdays because the lot is shared with the school next door. The fenced yard is on the smaller side, so larger dogs often head to the open field down the hill behind it.
