Leslie's Retreat Park
A great place to socialize your dog. Approximately 10-12 dogs at a time. Wide space for dogs to run and play off leash. A Pooch Pass is required to use this park. The Pooch Pass can be purchased from the Council on Aging l... ecoanimal.com
Appleton Farms
Wander among crop fields and livestock pastures, wetlands and forest, at America?s oldest, continuously operating farm. What makes Appleton Farms a special place? Rolling grasslands, grazing livestock, stone walls, and hi... famplosion.com
Breakheart Reservation
Breakheart Reservation is a 640-acre hardwood forest with jagged, rocky outcroppings, two fresh-water lakes, and a rambling section of the Saugus River. Seven rocky hills, over 200 feet high, provide vistas of Boston, ... bostoncentral.com
Lynn Woods
Lynn Woods Reservation is the second largest municipal park in the greater Boston area. This 2,200 acre forest reserve consists of ponds, wetlands, streams, deciduous/evergreen forest and rocky ledge. The ponds provide... bostoncentral.com
Grass Rides
This park is open all day and has trash barrels, poop dispensers, off-leash optional. Beautiful trails! discovery.com
Boston Common, Boston, Ma
Boston Common is a picturesque place to take the dog. Though dogs can be walked on a leash anywhere on the common, through efforts by grass roots organizations, a portion of the common is available on the west side of the... waymarking.com
Fresh Pond, Cambridge, Ma
Off leash path surrounds Fresh Pond Resevoir. Often there are many other dogs to interact with and there are a few ponds for those interested in a doggie paddle. Must have Cambridge resident sticker to park. Litter bags an... ecoanimal.com
Any Park Or Conservation Area In Harvard Or Bolton
Harvard and Bolton have no leash laws, so any public land is available to people walking their dogs off-leash. There are lots of conservation areas with trails; major ones include Clapp (off Rt 110 south of Rte 2), Delaney... ecoanimal.com
Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area
You don't have to head to the suburbs for a day in nature. Take a short ferry ride to one of Boston's many harbor islands. Enjoy hiking trails, fishing and picnic areas, and lots more. 34 islands make up the cluster of... bostoncentral.com
Southwest Corridor Park
- It links the neighborhoods of South End, Back Bay, Roxbury and Jamaica Plain with a street-level, green open space for parkland and recreation. In the 1950's and 60's, plans were developed for a 12-lane highway along the... wildernet.com
South Boston Dog Park
Opened December 2008. This dog park has benches, trees, and tunnels. This dog park requires all dogs to have a "City of Boston Dog License, Rabies Tag, and Identification Tag with the dogs name, owners name, and telephone... dogparkusa.com
Merrimack River Trail
All types of trails. Hard/easy. Not really sure of the name of the trail but its starts by the water treatment plant off river road. There are trails along the river and further off shore. The trails along the river is eas... ecoanimal.com
Great Hill Conservation Area
2 mile trail loop through wooded area, other cross trails. Leash-free, well marked trails. Lots of other dogs, particularly late pm and Sunday morning. Gathering spot is large open field w/pond, off School Street, behind S... ecoanimal.com
Brookline Ave Playground
Fenced in park, but not just for dogs. Large park (for Brookline), fenced in area where lots of dogs and their owners gather and socialize. Any time of day, and day of the week, there is someone there! ecoanimal.com
Willards Woods
Lush sunny fields, lots of dogs of leash, small pond dogs can swim in, bike trails, and shaded open forest too. Dog heaven. Very limited parking on North. Please be considerate of neighbors. ecoanimal.com
Good Harbor Beach
Gloucester's Good Harbor Beach is a beautiful beach with powdery white sand, and great waves, facing the Atlantic. There is a reasonably priced concession stand (burgers, grilled cheese, drinks, slush, and ice cream), ... bostoncentral.com
Belle Island State Park, Revere
East Boston. Great little park area to walk dogs - off leash is ok. Marsh area. Gravel path area to walk whole area of park. Picnic tables & parking available. ecoanimal.com
The Grove
Wooded trails and big open field at lake. This is a great area for well minded dogs, for there are no fences. Wooded trails lead you to an open field and lake. ecoanimal.com