Is there a small-dog area?

Yes, attached to the main yard, but reviewers describe it as plain and nearly always empty.

What is the ground like?

Grass and dirt with a few shaded spots and a picnic table. Reviewers warn about holes dug by dogs and a handful of patches that stay muddy.

An orange fountain with a low dog bowl sits just outside the fence, at the edge of the adjacent skate park.

Should ticks be a concern?

Yes. The surrounding woods make a check after a visit worthwhile, and one reviewer asked the city for signage saying as much.

Is it pleasant at any hour?

Reviews flag sunset and late hours at Edgewood Park Dog Park for drinking and rude behavior in the fenced area, while morning and early-afternoon visits read as uneventful.

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Edgewood Park Dog Park

Westville's grass-and-dirt yard beside the skate park

3.5 · Our score

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About this park

Edgewood Park Dog Park is a fenced enclosure at the edge of the Olmsted-designed park in Westville, split into a larger main area and an attached small-dog yard that reviewers describe as rarely used. Ground cover is a mix of grass and dirt with a few tree-shaded spots and a picnic table inside the main yard. An orange water fountain with a dog bowl sits just outside the fence, near the adjacent skate park.

Amenities

Fenced Off-leash Water Shade Parking Benches Trash cans Small-dog area Double-gate

Edgewood Park Dog Park reviews

What visitors consistently say

The highlights

Reviewers like the convenience for Westville and West River residents and the option to pair off-leash time at Edgewood with a longer walk through the surrounding Olmsted grounds. The shared fountain by the skate path gets called out as a useful piece of the setup.

The community

The crowd is mostly neighborhood regulars from the west side of New Haven, with a steady weekend rhythm. A handful of older reviews flag occasional rough behavior at sunset hours; visiting in the morning or early afternoon avoids it.

Best for

Social dogs

Before you go

Watch for holes dug into the dirt, and check for ticks after a visit since the surrounding park is wooded. The small-dog yard is usually empty, so toy breeds may end up sharing the main yard or coming back another time.

Frequently asked

Is there a small-dog area?: Yes, attached to the main yard, but reviewers describe it as plain and nearly always empty.
What is the ground like?: Grass and dirt with a few shaded spots and a picnic table. Reviewers warn about holes dug by dogs and a handful of patches that stay muddy.
Is there water?: An orange fountain with a low dog bowl sits just outside the fence, at the edge of the adjacent skate park.
Should ticks be a concern?: Yes. The surrounding woods make a check after a visit worthwhile, and one reviewer asked the city for signage saying as much.
Is it pleasant at any hour?: Reviews flag sunset and late hours at Edgewood Park Dog Park for drinking and rude behavior in the fenced area, while morning and early-afternoon visits read as uneventful.