Northampton Community Gardens

NORTHAMPTON — Dog park users are displeased with a new regulation proposed by the Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School board, which would require dogs to be leashed in the park.

Northampton's unofficial dog park is Smith Vocational Agricultural Fields. Local dogs and their owners are frequently seen strolling through the footpaths and meadows of this hidden gem. Owners of dogs are reminded to clean up any mess left behind and to keep their dogs under control.

The Auburn Dog Park is adjacent to the walking track in Lower Lemansky Park (accessed through Brayman Street). The park is divided into two sections, one for large dogs weighing more than 25 pounds and the other for little dogs weighing less than 25 pounds.

The dog park has an enclosed space where dogs can mingle, play, and learn off-leash.

The Partridge and Ducktail Ponds Trails, which are easily accessible from Bangor, Brewer, and Ellsworth, allow access to remote feeling ponds, rustic camping, and a neighboring day-use area.