About Us

The Woodbridge Dog Park Cooperative (WDPC) is an all-volunteer group of canine-loving Connecticut residents dedicated to the maintenance, safety,and continued enjoyment of the Woodbridge Dog Park, located at the Fitzgerald Tract on Beecher Road. Opened in 2019, the Woodbridge Dog Park covers 1.5 acres at the center of town, with separate small- and large-dog areas, ample seating, trees for shade, and plenty of room to run. It is open from dawn to dusk year-round; the town also maintains a water line for use to keep our canine friends well-hydrated during the summer months. Full (voting) membership in the WDPC is open to all New Haven County residents who pay annual membership dues.

The WDPC Board of Directors is currently made up of nine local residents,
each of whom is elected for a three-year term by the members of the
Cooperative. Monthly meetings are held every second Monday at 7pm either
online (during much of the year) or, when weather allows, at the dog park;
these are announced on our website and social media pages. The WDPC also
holds an annual meeting in December at the Woodbridge Town Hall, where
the slate of directors is elected. All members of the Cooperative are welcome
to attend these meetings; and, of course, we always welcome new
volunteers!

We are a 501(c)(3) and 100% of funds collected go towards the continued
operation and maintenance of the dog park.

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Dog Statistics

Source: 2017-2018 APPA National Pet Owner Survey

Of American households included at least one dog in 2017

Million U.S. Households Own a Dog

Billion Dollars Spent in 2022 Pet Industry Expenditures

Percent of Dogs Sleep with Owners

Million Dogs Go on Vacation with Owners

Our mission

The mission of the Cooperative is to establish, manage, and maintain an off-leash dog park in order to provide a safe and welcoming area to build community among people, promote responsible dog ownership, and foster healthy dog exercise and socialization.

The Cooperative is committed to the following goals: