Mill Woods Park

The Mill Woods Park is a popular outdoor destination for the residents of Wethersfield, Connecticut.

The Wethersfield Dog Park is located inside of the Mill Woods Park and is one of the most popular reasons residents of the area visit the park. The park is the work of several dog loving citizens that decided they wanted a place where their dogs could enjoy an off-leash experience in a safe environment. The dog park opened in the fall of 2006. The mission of the dog park is to help dogs and people stay healthy and enjoy an outdoor environment. There is a small and large dog area at the park and visitors also enjoy access to picnic benches, bags for scooping, trash receptacles, water stations and message boards. Since many dogs are experiencing off-leash outdoor play for the first time, it is important that they be closely monitored. They can become overwhelmed and need to be leashed again until they calm down. Help your dog socialize by staying close to them until they have grown used to the freedom and the exposure to other dogs. In addition to the dog park, Mill Woods is also home to the Wethersfield Nature Center. This is an environmental education facility that aims to share and explore the natural world with visitors. The center is considered hands-on and minds-on and features a variety of education displays. Visitors also get to see mammals, birds, reptiles and a variety of other live animals. The Owl's Nest gift store is a great place to get some education material or take home a souvenir.