Candlewoof: New Milford Dog Park

10/19/2026

It’s time for another edition of The Biweekly Scoop!

While our four-legged friends are busy making memories (and a few messes), Steady Scoop is hard at work helping keep Candlewoof Dog Park clean and enjoyable for everyone!

A huge thank-you to Steady Scoop for generously volunteering their time and tackling one of the less glamorous parts of maintaining our park. 💚

It may not be the most glamorous job, but their dedication truly makes a difference — one scoop at a time!

🐶 A friendly reminder to all park visitors: Please remember to pick up after your pups! Our volunteers do an incredible job, but keeping Candlewoof clean is a shared responsibility. A little effort from everyone goes a long way!

🐾 Because at Candlewoof, we believe the only thing that should pile up is the fun!

Thank you, Steady Scoop, for being such a wonderful part of our park community!

10/19/2026

10/19/2026

Great day today at the annual event Pets In The Park in Danbury. Lots of pup’s and cats were adopted out today! Candlewoof dog park was there in support of this amazing event.

09/29/2026

Candlewoof Community,

We’ve recently had several instances of park rules not being followed, along with concerns being raised in ways that are creating unnecessary frustration and miscommunication.

Candlewoof is a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit dog park. Memberships and donations help cover expenses such as insurance, trash service, p**p bags, landscaping, maintenance, supplies, and other operating costs. Membership is a way to help support the continued operation of the park; it is not a guarantee that every maintenance need will be addressed immediately.

Our Board members volunteer their personal time to manage the park, coordinate maintenance, address concerns, and keep Candlewoof available to the community. We ask that everyone keep this in mind and do their part by following the posted rules and treating others respectfully.

All posted rules apply to everyone using the park, including rules regarding food, dog supervision, cleanup, licensing, and appropriate behavior.

Failure to follow posted park rules may result in removal from the park, suspension of park privileges, and/or revocation of membership.

Please direct concerns to the Board at [email protected] rather than discussing them with other park members or bringing them to an individual Board member. Using the Board email ensures concerns are documented, shared with the full Board, and addressed accurately and consistently.

If you witness an incident involving a person or dog, repeated rule violations, or inappropriate behavior, please also complete an incident report through our website or via email.

We want Candlewoof to remain a safe, clean, and enjoyable place for both dogs and people. Please follow the rules, use the proper channels when there is a concern, and remember that the park depends on volunteers and community support to keep it running.

Thank you,
Candlewoof Dog Park Board

09/08/2026

💩 SHOUTOUT TO STEADY SCOOP 💩

Steady Scoop very generously volunteered their time to give Candlewoof a much-needed cleanup — which is amazing, because apparently some people have been operating under the belief that dog p**p disappears if they walk away from it.

Spoiler: it does not.

We’re incredibly grateful to Steady Scoop for donating their time and helping get the park cleaned up. They also offer residential pet waste removal, so if your backyard is starting to look less like a yard and more like a minefield, give them a call or visit their website: https://steadyscoop.com

And before anyone gets too excited: this does not mean you can stop picking up after your dog at the park. Steady Scoop is giving us a helping hand — they are not Candlewoof’s designated p**p patrol

There really is no excuse for leaving it behind. Candlewoof provides dog waste bags throughout the park, and those bags are paid for through members’ dues. Please use them. They are free, conveniently located, and specifically designed for the shocking emergency of your dog p**ping.

🐶 Your dog p**ps
🫵 You pick it up
🗑️ You throw it away
🎉 Everyone gets to enjoy the park without playing “Is That Mud?”

Huge thanks to Steady Scoop for stepping up and doing something incredibly kind for our park and our community. 💚🐾

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

Earlier this year, we applied for funding through the Town of New Milford’s Non-Profit Funding program. Unfortunately, our application was not selected for funding this cycle. We completely understand that there were many deserving organizations and limited funds available, and we appreciate the opportunity to apply.

We’re sharing this because we think it’s important for our community to know how Candlewoof is funded. Candlewoof is a nonprofit dog park that relies on memberships, donations, fundraising, sponsorships, and volunteers to keep the park maintained and available to our community.

Every membership really does matter — it helps pay for the everyday things that keep the park running, from maintenance and supplies to improvements and repairs.

If you use and enjoy Candlewoof, please consider becoming a member, renewing your membership, donating, or simply sharing our page. 🐶❤️

Thank you to everyone who continues to support our little park. We couldn’t do it without you.