Waterford CT Dog Park

02/16/2025

It is with disappointment that we share the news that the Waterford Dog Park Committee has officially disbanded.

At this time, our social media channels will continue to share any public notices regarding the dog park but are not actively pursuing maintenance issues or improvement projects and communications will not be monitored frequently.

We encourage residents to stay engaged and continue advocating for improvements to ensure the park remains a valued community space for all. Please contact Waterford Rec & Parks directly for any dog park-related concerns.

04/20/2024

Rabies alert in Niantic
A raccoon found over by Joyce Court in Niantic tested positive for rabies today.
At this time, please make sure all dogs and cats are up-to-date on their rabies vaccinations.
Keep your distance from animals you don’t know, including wildlife and domestic animals.
Symptoms of rabies can include;
Staggering or falling down, almost like the animal is drunk. Acting aggressive towards humans or other animals. Self mutilation.
Nocturnal animals being outside during the daylight is not a symptom of rabies, sometimes they’re just parents working overtime to feed their babies this time of year.
If you observe any animal acting strangely, please give the nonemergency police number a call and we can come out and assess the situation. If you come in contact with a wild animal, please contact your doctor or go to the emergency room immediately. Rabies is transmitted through the saliva of an infected animal and is almost always fatal to any mammal that gets it.

03/10/2024

The next Waterford Dog Park Meeting is on Monday, March 18th at 6:00PM at the Waterford Recreation and Parks Community Center in the Art Room!

For more information about meetings, agenda and minutes are available on our website:
www.waterforddogpark.org
Anyone who is interested in being involved has the opportunity to join us and any business looking to support the committee, please reach out via phone at 860-444-5881 or email at [email protected]!

03/05/2024

New survey from Waterford Recreation & Parks! Your participation is crucial as it may impact the funding and support allocated to various town amenities, including our beloved dog park. Your input matters!

Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. We want to hear what you think.

https://WYSB.formstack.com/forms/parental_survey_copy

01/24/2024

The next Waterford Dog Park Meeting is on Tuesday, January 30th at 6:30PM at the Waterford Recreation and Parks Community Center in the Art Room!

The committee will be reviewing repairs and concerns reported by the public as well as donations, future plans and projects for the new year.

For more information about meetings, agenda and minutes are available on our website:
www.waterforddogpark.org

Anyone who is interested in being involved has the opportunity to join us and any business looking to support the committee, please reach out via phone at 860-444-5881 or email at [email protected]!

12/26/2023

Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season! We’ve received a few inquiries regarding the next meeting - the committee has not settled on a date for January yet but we expect to announce the next meeting by the end of the second week of January. Wishing you all happy holidays and a safe and happy new year!

12/09/2023

What a wonderful first event! Thank you to our wonderful committee members that volunteered to host the hot chocolate table and thank you so much to the community for the donations and support! We hope everyone enjoyed the tree lighting and wish you all happy holidays!

Stay tuned for more news as a few projects are underway. There will be no meetings for December due to the holiday season but meeting dates for the new year will be announced as soon as possible! In the meantime, feel free to contact us via email at [email protected] or through our website for questions or comments!

12/07/2023

Free hot chocolate - tomorrow (Friday, December 8) at Jordan Park, 6PM till 8PM or until all the hot chocolate is gone! The Waterford Dog Park Committee will host a hot chocolate table at the Waterford Tree Lighting - stop by, say hi and check us out!

We're thrilled about our upcoming Waterford tree lighting event this year! We have so many fun things planned!

🎧 DJ Pix & A Heartwarming Holiday Chorus
☕ Yummy Treats And Hot Cocoa
🌟 Luminaria Display created By Waterford Students
🦸‍♂️ Our Waterford Official Holiday Hero
🎅 And of course a visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus!

Save the date on your calendars for December 8th, from 6 to 8 pm!

Thank you to our friends at Waterford Recreation & Parks, Waterford Senior Services, CT, Waterford Public Library, CT, Waterford Police Department, Waterford Emergency Management, Waterford Historical Society, Waterford Home Depot, and of course, Rob Brule, Waterford First Selectman!

11/29/2023

The next Waterford Dog Park Meeting is on Thursday, November 30th at 6:30PM at the Waterford Recreation and Parks Community Center! Minutes from the previous meeting will be up on our website later today.

The committee's first event is the town's tree lightings in December; we will continue further discussion on the details. The status of the ongoing engagement with the Rec & Parks and Town to get maintenance completed at the dog park grounds and donations will be reviewed.

For more information about meetings, agenda and minutes are available on our website:
https://sites.google.com/view/waterforddogpark
Anyone who is interested in being involved has the opportunity to join us and any business looking to support the committee, please reach out via phone at 860-444-5881 or email at [email protected]!

11/13/2023

The next Waterford Dog Park Meeting is on Thursday, November 16th at 6:30PM at the Waterford Recreation and Parks Community Center! Minutes from the previous meeting are up on our website.

The committee's first event will be during the town's tree lightings in December; we will continue further discussion on the details. The status of the ongoing engagement with the Rec & Parks and Town to get maintenance completed at the dog park grounds will be reviewed. For more information about meetings, agenda and minutes are available on our website:
https://sites.google.com/view/waterforddogpark

Anyone who is interested in being involved has the opportunity to join us and any business looking to support the committee, please reach out via phone at 860-444-5881 or email at [email protected]!

11/11/2023

11/05/2023

Join us:
https://sites.google.com/view/waterforddogpark/about-us
Donate:
https://wtfd.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=28

10/31/2023

10/29/2023

The next Waterford Dog Park Meeting is on Thursday, November 2nd at 6:30PM at the Waterford Recreation and Parks Community Center!

Due to weather, the committee's first event has been postponed; further discussion on what can be done will continue. There is ongoing engagement with the Rec & Parks and Town to get maintenance completed at the dog park grounds. For more information about meetings, agenda and minutes are available on our website:
https://sites.google.com/view/waterforddogpark

Anyone who is interested in being involved has the opportunity to join us and any business looking to support the committee, please reach out via phone at 860-444-5881 or email at [email protected]!

10/29/2023

Due to the weather forecasted for today, the Trunk or Treat event was cancelled.

Please stay tuned as we plan for other events this month!

Our Trunk-or-Treat committee has been diligently monitoring the weather forecast and staying in touch throughout the day. Regrettably, due to several forecasts indicating rain for tomorrow, we have decided to cancel our event. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the families, organizations, and businesses that supported this event. Rest assured, we're already in the early stages of planning for next year and we are wishing you all a safe and delightfully spooky Halloween!

10/19/2023

Minutes from the October 17th meeting are up at: https://sites.google.com/view/waterforddogpark/meetings

The next Waterford Dog Park Meeting is on Thursday, November 2nd at 6:30PM at the Waterford Recreation and Parks Community Center!

The committee's first event will be on Sunday, October 29th as part of the Town of Waterford's Trunk or Treat event. The committee is actively engaging with the Rec & Parks and Town to get maintenance completed at the dog park grounds.

More information is available on our website:
https://sites.google.com/view/waterforddogpark

Anyone who is interested in being involved is welcome to join us and any business looking to support the committee, please reach out via phone at 860-444-5881 or email at [email protected]

10/17/2023

The next Waterford Dog Park Meeting is TONIGHT (Tuesday, October 17th) at 6:30PM at the Waterford Recreation and Parks Community Center!

The next Waterford Dog Park Meeting is on Tuesday, October 17th at 6:30PM at the Waterford Recreation and Parks Community Center!

The committee's first event has been postponed to later this month; planning efforts to organize for the event will continue. The committee is actively engaging with the Rec & Parks and Town to get maintenance completed at the dog park grounds. For more information about meetings, agenda and minutes are available on our website:
https://sites.google.com/view/waterforddogpark

Anyone who is interested in being involved has the opportunity to join us and any business looking to support the committee, please reach out via phone at 860-444-5881 or email at [email protected]!