Location: 4764 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06825
Rules:
- All dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the dog park.
- Dogs and children must be accompanied by an adult. Children must be supervised closely; no unsupervised children under 12 permitted. Dog handlers must be in view and in control of their dogs at all times.
- Never leave a dog unattended.
- Dogs who are aggressive, bark incessantly, in heat or sick are not allowed & shall be removed.
- Only dogs with current vaccinations, rabies tags on collar and valid license are allowed (Spot checks are regularly conducted).
- No spike, prong or pinch collars
- No children’s toys, strollers, bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, or motorized vehicles allowed.
- No smoking, alcoholic beverages, food or dog treats allowed in the park.
- Small dog park is limited to dogs weighing 25 lbs. or lighter; large dog park is open to dogs of all sizes. Dogs must stay within specified area.
- Dog park & dog park equipment is for dogs only; no children are allowed to climb equipment.
- Dog handlers not removing and properly disposing of their pet’s waste both in and outside of the dog park are subject to a $150 fine per Bridgeport, Connecticut Municipal Code §6.04.040
- Dogs and handlers creating a problem must leave when requested.
- Use of the dog park is at your own risk. City of Bridgeport Parks and Recreation Dept. is not responsible for injury or illness to dogs or owners.
- Owners and/or handlers are legally responsible for their dog(s) and any damage or injury caused by them or their dog(s).
- All other park rules, applicable laws & municipal ordinances continue to apply.
Hours: Open 24 hours
Parking: Parking is available at the park entrance near the food trucks.
Description: Covering about a quarter of an acre, this Bridgeport dog park near the campus of Sacred Heart University directly borders Veterans Memorial Park & Walking Trails. Its entrance is a bit obscured by a line of food trucks that line the the stone wall on Park Avenue.
It is a fully-fenced park that includes complimentary poop bags, and a waste bin. There is a small dog area fenced off from the larger main area. It is fully canopied by trees, and there are several large oaks growing in the fenced areas. There are a few boulders within the dog park itself, and several steel benches line the perimeter outside of the fenced area.
REVIEW BY DUSTY BLUE: When my owner and I approached this fenced in park, all of the fence doors were open and the poop bag dispenser was empty. This park needs some love! It has potential. There are more trees in this park than any park I’ve been to in the county, which I love because it means I can sniff and mark them all up. My owner complained that several large branches and tree trunks had fallen in the main area, but I didn’t mind. On the day we came, the ground was completely covered by leaves, which made my owner do a tick check on me as soon as we got home.