Welcome to the Middlefield Dog Park

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TYLER SIBLEY,

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a Middlefield Boy Scout with an ambitious Eagle Scout project and the Town of Middlefield, joined forces to raise the funds (and supply the volunteer labor necessary) to construct our beautiful, new dog park right here in Middlefield!  

The park is located on the beautiful 75 acre open space parcel known as The King Property, nestled on Beseck Mountain. It offers an opportunity for dogs to safely run leash-free, and owners to socialize with other dog lovers. The park consists of approximately one acre of woodland, enclosed with a continuous 5' tall chain link fence. There are separate fenced areas for both large and small (or timid) dogs. 

Middlefield Dog Park

c/o Tyler Sibley
P.O. Box 0454
Middlefield, CT 06455
[email protected]


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R.I.P.  Charlie Sibley, 2005 - 2016

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When Pam and Pete Sibley and their boys, Kevin and Tyler, brought home that free "lab mix puppy that was only going to be 35 or so pounds", little did they know that he would surpass 100 pounds and the height of their kitchen table.  They also didn't know he would be the inspiration for Tyler's Eagle Scout project - The Middlefield Dog Park.

Charlie was the unofficial mascot of The Middlefield Dog Park and loved by many.  If you were on the dog park committee, then you have been to the Sibley house for a meeting or two.  Charlie's famous "meet and greet" when you walked through their front door would make the grumpiest person smile and laugh.  Of course it was always followed by apologies from Pam and Pete, "So sorry, just come in, say hello to Charlie and we swear, he'll settle down".   Well, he always did.  He was a gentle giant....

It is my opinion that Charlie is frolicking with all of his buddies in the dog park up in heaven, meeting and greeting all of his new friends as they enter the transition area.  RIP Charlie, you will be missed.  The installation of a memorial plaque at The Middlefield Dog Park is planned.  Please stay tuned for more information on this.

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                               SPECIAL THANKS
Melissa Weinhaus from Putnam County, NY donated bluestone that was usedto pave the entry and transition areas. She was looking for a dog-friendly place for her puppy that she is raising for Guiding Eyes for the Blind while traveling through CT.   She rented a U-Haul truck and loaded it with 200 sf of bluestone and delivered it to the dog park!     

To Kitty and Wayne Lukonis for their generous cash donation to the Dog Park, along with a matching gift from the John G. Martin Foundation.  This will help with costs to repair the fence caused by damage from our recent storms.

To Kelley Gargano for her generous cash donation in memory of "Rocky", a dear companion of David and Stephanie Decker, who was loved and lost.

To Debby and David Papallo & Leslie Papallo Glazewski for their generous donation towards the shallow well and hand pump!

Mary Cannon for her generous cash donation & for rescuing Rosie!

Pete Parker for keeping the parking lot open all winter.

John Bradley for shoveling out the transition area so the gates could be opened.

Rob Poturnicki for rescuing Pete Sibley when he got his chain saw pinched in the fallen tree   Pete Sibley for making the temporary repair to the fence & removing the tree that fell on it.

Read this article:  15 Things Humans Do Wrong at Dog Parks

UPCOMING PROJECTS

We have received a generous cash donation to install a shallow well hand pump for drinking water for the dogs.  Conservation Commission, Selectmen & Sanitarian approvals have been granted.  Pete Parker will be "dowsing" the park to find the best location & we should have water at the park this spring!

CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR WISHLIST OF UPCOMING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PARK  

We will be looking for volunteers to help us install the bluestone in the entrance and transition areas that was recently donated. Additional stone to finish off the parking lot is still needed. The park is 100% maintained by volunteers, and all those who enjoy the park should help by adding their financial support to the park. Feel free to email us for more information.

Click Here for DIRECTIONS to the Park

Click Here for a VIDEO of Dogs Having Fun at the Park