Dog Parks (Off leash) in Central Vermont

The Middlebury Dog Park is fenced. It is located off South Street on Collins Drive, in the field beyond Middlebury Regional Emergency & Medical Services (MREMS). Porter Medical Center has agreed to let park visitors use their back (northern) lot past MREMS.

Fenced park open to the public. Email: parks4paws@gmail.com
Hours: Sunrise to sunset.
Rules: Never leave dogs unattended; maintain control of your dog at all times; clean up after your dog; dogs must have current tags and vaccinations; keep dogs on leash upon entering and exiting park; children under 13 must be accompanied by adult.
Prohibited: Aggressive dogs and dogs in heat not allowed; choke, prong, pinch or spiked collars; smoking, food or glass bottles; bikes or skateboards allowed. Breaking park rules may result in loss of privileges to use this facility. This park is managed by volunteers and is a non-profit entity. Abandoning an animal anywhere in Vermont is a felony. By entering this park, you agree to abide by the rules and release the park from liability. For information and donations or to hold your dog-related event contact parks4paws@gmail.com

The Waterbury Unleashed Dog Park is an accessible, fenced in space for dogs to play and run off-leash. There’s a separate space for smaller dogs. Located on River Road behind the Waterbury, Vermont Ice Center. Nice dogs only! Remember your dog’s tags. Always open.

Watson Upper Valley Dog Park is one and a half acres and is fenced. Dogs may be off-leash in the park. . Amenities include separate small-dog play area, benches, picnic tables, water, double-gated entries, waste disposal systems and containers, signage, kiosk for information. Open to everyone. Plenty of shade. Water for dogs available on site.
Hours: May to January; dawn to 9 p.m.
Prohibited: Aggressive dogs, dogs under four months of age, dogs in heat or sick, prong, spike or choke collars. Dogs must wear a current dog license and rabies tag. If your dog is being a bully, you should remove your dog from the park.
People rules: Children under age 8 are not permitted in the park and older children must be supervised by an adult. No food, smoking, alcohol or drinks in glass containers allowed. Clean up and dispose of dog feces; at first sign of aggression, remove your dog from the park; keep your dog in sight and maintain reasonable control at all times; carry a leash for each dog at all times; no more than two dogs per owner; leash your dog walking to and from car.