Living in Chester has so many advantages, especially if you share your home with a dog! Walking trails, dog parks, and hiking opportunities abound in the area, offering you lots of chances to enjoy the great outdoors with Fido. Use our suggestions to help you discover everything the area has to offer you and your best friend:
Take the dog and the kids to Goyne Park. The 49-acre site includes a playground, tennis courts, and disc golf for the kids, and features a spacious dog park where your dog can play and socialize with friends. The dog park includes spaces for small and large dogs, making it easy for every pup to find a space to run free and enjoy the outdoors.
Rockwood Park offers hiking and a scenic experience with access to the James River. With trails that consist of both hard and soft surfaces, you are sure to find a trail to please even your senior and smaller dogs. The park also includes the Ruff House dog park, which hosts dog events and provides a great place for dogs and humans to meet and catch up with friends.
Enjoy a scenic and historic hike with your dog at the Dutch Gap Conservation Area. Dutch Gap contains more nearly 6 miles of trails that lead you through this beautiful natural area. The wetlands provide a wealth of interesting explorations for you and your dog that will keep you and your dog coming back to discover more.
Avid hikers and their canine companions will find even more adventures at Pocahontas State Park. The park offers a wide variety of trails in its extensive trail system, from moderate and easy trails to challenges for more experienced hikers. With 64 miles of trails, this park is a great place for you and Fido to find your new favorite trail run or long-distance hike.
Stay close to home and enjoy the charm of Chester at Chester Linear Park. This “rail-trail” follows part of a historic former rail line that winds through neighborhoods and the forest. The trail is a great place to walk Fido and unwind after a long day.
Chester is located in one of the most beautiful places to enjoy a walk with your dog, and there is always something new to explore!
If you are looking for a pet-friendly apartment in Chester to share with your pup, schedule a tour of the Reserve at Rivington Apartments today!
