Amherst State Park

Great big land for dogs to run without leash

One bored afternoon my friend and I decided to explore the trails in Glen Park — and by trails I mean the trampled ground that a lot of people have probably twisted and turned through in the past, most likely not officially sanctioned or approved by whoever runs the park. We followed a path that eventually took us all the way to Amherst State Park, which I think is pretty cool and extremely convenient.
I’ve heard you’re allowed to bring pets here, so once my pup is a little bigger I’m definitely going to consider bringing her here one evening. We actually found a couple and their dog playing around in the water in the forests around the boundary between Glen Park and Amherst State Park.
I’ll have to update this review when I can spend a little more time here. It seems like a really cool place to spend some time in. I would definitely have a picnic here sometime.

Great park close to Main St. When here you forget how close you are to civilization. There are some great trails by the water and some great fishing spots.
I brought my dog and even though I know I am not suppose to I let him off his leash, just for a little while. We were deep in the trails with tall grass all around us and running water. I didn’t think it would be an issue and I am happy to say it wasn’t. My dog had a blast! I haven’t seen him that happy in a long, long time.
Some trails were very muddy, because it has been raining a lot in the pass days. I can’t wait to come back mud or not this is a great hiking park!

HUMAN VERSION OF REVIEW:
This is the park that’s behind Glen Park /​Falls (
). You can even supposedly follow some trails and end up in the other park and vice versa.
This is an also an unofficial dog park of sorts. Almost everyone walking here is with a dog. You must have your dog leashed when you’re here, although every now and then you’ll see some roaming free (although I hear they’re going to crack down on that soon). That’s too bad. I wish they wouldn’t. I like seeing animals run free.
There are quite a few adventures to be had here. There’s water flowing through the park so sometimes you’ll pass and see someone fishing or dogs swimming (although the current seems pretty strong, so be careful dogs!).
I went most recently with a friend and a dog and it was a bit muddy (start of the Spring season), but I’ll be happy to return when it’s less soggy and more sunny. The dog seemed really happy to be there though.
DOG VERSION OF REVIEW:
«I got to run around, swim in the water and poop! I even got to smell another dog’s butt! Make that two dogs butts! I was just sitting at home all alone lonely and bored, when all of a sudden this AWESOME HUMAN BEING WOOF took me in their car and brought me to this park. I ran, I swam and I conquered!
The humans were afraid to follow me in the mud, WOOF! I wish this park had more toys and squirrels! Where were the squirrels and SNACKS?! I needed to chase, chase, chase but there was nothing to chase! I wanted to chase the other dog, but I decided to instead sniff her butt! WOOF! Anyway, just needs more squirrels and birds, but otherwise I can’t wait to come back and chase my tail!»