Breakheart Reservation There is an enclosed off leash dog park called Bark Place. It is located in the Breakheart Reservation across from the Pine Tops picnic area.Soule Recreation Center 652 Hammond St.
Brookline, MA
WebsiteThe recreation center sits at the edge of the Hammond Reservation. Explore the wooded trails or trek to scenic Hammond Pond at the edge of the reservation. Off-leash hours run from dawn to 9 a.m.Mary E. Robinson Playground Access the park from Cypress and Franklin Streets
Brookline, MA
Dogs are welcome to cavort around off-leash on the playground's grassy lawn, or nose around under the shade trees. Dogs may be off-leash from dawn until 9 p.m.Lotta Bradburn Schick Park Enter the park at Addington Road and Colbourne Path
Brookline, MA
Dogs can enjoy off-leash hours at Lotta Bradburn Shick Park from dawn to 9 a.m.Larz Anderson Park 63 Newton St.
Brookline, MA
Off-leash dogs are only allowed in the Avon Street Hill area. No off-leash dogs are permitted in the children's play area, pond, or garden area.Jean Waldstein Playground Brookline, MA
Skirt the tennis courts and baseball diamond to discover some great trees to sniff. Off-leash hours are dawn to 9 a.m. Griggs Park Access the park from Griggs Road or Griggs Terrace
Brookline, MA
Nestled in a residential neighborhood, Griggs Park is a small lightly forested oasis where dogs are permitted to be off-leash from dawn to 1 p.m.Daniel J. Warren Playground 581 Chestnut Hill Ave.
Brookline, MA
The Warren Playground is just as well-appointed as its sister parks in Brookline, with tennis courts and athletic fields occupying the lion's share of the open space. Dogs are free to explore the park's perimeter trees off-leash from dawn to 1 p.m.Daniel F. Ford Playground at Emerson Garden Access the park on Waverly Street, Thayer Street, and Davis Avenue
Brookline, MA
Part of Brookline's Green Dog Program, the Ford Playground at the Emerald Garden park has off-leash hours from dawn until 9 a.m.Corey Hill Park Enter the park on Summit Avenue
Brookline, MA
Dogs can explore the shady trees or race across the open spaces in the secluded park in the Corey Hill residential neighborhood. Dogs can be off-leash from dawn until 9 a.m.Coolidge Playground 575 Brookline Ave.
Brookline, MA
How far can you toss a tennis ball? Test your fetch skills on the open lawn of Coolidge Playground. Dogs are permitted to be off-leash from dawn to 9 a.m.Brookline Avenue Playground Brookline, MA
From December through March, the playground allows dogs to be off-leash from dawn until dusk. Off-leash hours for April through November are dawn to 1p.m.Harry Downs Field Brookline, MA
Harry Downs Field is a wide, multi-purpose athletic facility with a track, football field and baseball diamond. However, the perimeter of the park is lined with dense shade trees. Dogs are permitted off-leash from dawn to 1 p.m.Pacific Street Dog Park Pacific & Sidney Streets
Cambridge, MA
The dog run is completed fenced-in with a vestibule gate for safety. Dog owners are legally allowed to let their dog's off-leash, but animals must be under voice control.Fort Washington Park Waverly St & Erie St.
Cambridge, MA
WebsiteThe fenced-in park is completely off-leash, although dogs must still be under voice control. Though dominated by an open lawn , dogs can also enjoy the shade trees.Fresh Pond Reservation Fresh Pond
Cambridge, MA
WebsiteOnly dogs licensed in Cambridge are allowed off leash. The area is policed by park rangers who routinely check dog ids and hand out fines to unlicensed Cambridge pets, or unleashed out-of-city dogs. Dog owners may use the balance of the trails if their dog is leashed.Danehy Park 99 Sherman Street
Cambridge, MA
WebsiteThe park encompasses 50 acres near Fresh Pond. There is a designated off-leash area located within the park. However, the local dog owners group has complained that the area isn't fenced in and gets muddy very easily.Nunziato Field Summer St & Putnam St.
Somerville, MA
The fenced-in field is Somerville's first off-leash dog recreational area. The sand gravel enclosure sits adjacent to a grassy field, which is off-limits to dogs.PetersPeters Park Dog Run 1227 Washington Street between E Berkley and Waltham Street in Boston's South End
Boston, MA
WebsiteThe park is designated specifically for dogs.Charlesgate Dog Run Storrow Drive and Back Street
Boston, MA
The park is located on the traffic median on Storrow Drive. This small, fenced-in dog run is awkwardly located and ill-maintained. While your dog is legally allowed off its leash, the dog run has been a source of frustration for local dog owners who consider it unsafe, unsanitary and generally an eyesore.
Shore Drive Parkland 32 Shore Dr.
Somerville, MA
This riverfront open space is maintained by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. The park is in a residential neighborhood near 93.Saxton Foss Park 49 Fellsway West
Somerville, MA
Local residents are drawn to this fully-equipped park for the swimming facilities and athletic fields. Dog owners should note the park also public restrooms and lighting for walks after dusk.Quincy St. Pocket Park 14 Quincy St.
Somerville, MA
This small community park is a convenient place to let your stretch your dog stretch its legs, but the space is maintained by the residents on the block, so please be respectful.Prospect Hill Park Prospect Hill Pkwy.
Somerville, MA
WebsiteThis historic park is topped by the Prospect Hill Castle, whose history goes all the way back to the Revolutionary War. Dogs are not specifically barred from the grassy grounds, and many dog owners make use of the lawns. However, some local residents object to the presence of dogs on a historical site.Palmacci Park Skehan Street & Hanson Street
Somerville, MA
Palmacci Park boasts Somerville's only pet drinking fountain. This is a small neighborhood park frequented primarily by local residents.Dilboy Field 322 Alewife Brook Pky.
Somerville, MA
Dilboy Field is frequented by local students and often hosts impromptu soccer and basketball matches. However, there's plenty of room for your dog to stretch its legs.Community Path Grove Street
Somerville, MA
WebsiteAlso known as Alewife Linear Park, the path is frequented by pedestrians, bikers, and a congenial community of dog owners. Follow the path to access the Minuteman Bikeway in Arlington. If you choose to stroll on the Bikeway or on the landscaped area adjacent to it, please watch carefully for cyclists.Bailey Park Summer St & Belmont St
Somerville, MA
Bailey Park is a small community open space located in a quiet residential neighborhood.Olmstead Park Boston, MA
WebsiteThe park is a popular walking and bicycling route for many residents of Boston and Brookline, and is particularly well known to the many employees and students of the Longwood Medical and Academic Area which adjoins it. The park forms the western edge of the Mission Hill neighborhood of Boston.Thomas Park Access Thomas Park from the street of the same name that circles the park, in Dorchester Heights
Boston, MA
This small community park is never empty of local dogs and their owners. Come prepared to socialize.Stony Brook Reservation 4878 Washington St.
Boston, MA
WebsiteStony Brook claims 10 to 12 miles of hiking trails in the forested portion of the reservation, which stretches over 475 total acres.The Public Garden Charles St.
Boston, MA
WebsiteThis small urban park in the heart of downtown Boston has walking paths, but is frequently crowded.Pope John Paul II Park Enter the park at Hallet Street or Gallivan Boulevard
Boston, MA
WebsiteThe park sits in South Boston's Neponset District, near Boston's Dorchester neighborhood. Formerly a landfill, the park encompasses 65 acres on the shores of the Neponset River, with 2 miles of biking and walking paths.Memorial Drive Lawns Western Avenue to the Larz Anderson Bridge
Allston, MA
WebsiteLet your dog stretch his legs on this lawn area on the banks of the Charles. Dogs can take a dip in the shallow water at the river's edge, or you can easily stroll to The Esplanade, or to Harvard Square. Watch carefully for cyclists.Jamaica Pond Jamaica Hills
Boston, MA
WebsiteThe pond sits on 68 acres in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood. There is a 1.5 mile walking path around the pond.Highland Park Boston, Ma
This four-acre park is a popular destination for local dog owners, who are enthusiastic about maintaining their space and their community. Expect the company of other dogs when you visit.The Esplanade The Hatch Memorial Shell
Boston, MA
WebsiteThe Esplanade encompasses the green space lining the shores of the Charles River from Cambridge to Boston. Walking and biking paths trace the length of the park on both sides of the river.Deer Island Access the Island via Tafts Avenue in Winthrop, Mass.
Boston, MA
WebsiteDeer Island is actually a peninsula that juts into Boston Harbor at the tip of Winthrop township. Dog walkers are welcome on the 2.6 mile path that traces the perimeter of the Island. Public restrooms are available. Description: Inside Deer Island you will find the treatment plants that handle all of Boston's sewage (?). As un-enticing as that sounds, the park has been nicely enhanced as part of the Boston Harbor Walk project. You can bring dogs, but keep them on a leash.Commonwealth Ave. Mall Commonwealth Av.
Boston, MA
WebsiteThis walking path serves as the Commonwealth Avenue traffic median. Many Back Bay dog owners elect to stroll this wide walkway, which is dotted with statues and landscaping, because it allows for much meandering, tree sniffing, and greeting of other dogs.Christopher Columbus Park Atlantic Ave.
Boston, MA
WebsiteFrequented by North End dog owners, this waterfront park is characterized by open grassy lawns. On hot summer days, the public can duck into the spray from the fountain built for that purpose. Christian Herter Park 1175 Soldiers Field Road
Boston, MA
WebsiteThe park boarders the Charles River, but is generally less crowded than The Esplanade. Dog-walkers can expect to share the walking paths with runners.
The Back Bay Fens Access The Back Bay Fens from The Fenway, Park Drive, and Boylston Street
Boston, MA
The Fens boasts both open grassy spaces, and two-miles of walking paths past the Museum of Fine Arts, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and several of Boston's universities.Castle Island Recreation Area Fort Independence
Boston, MA
WebsitePleasure Bay, the M Street Beach and Carson Beach form a three-mile segment of parkland and beach along the South Boston shoreline of Dorchester Bay.Carson Beach William J Day Blvd.
Boston, MA
WebsiteCarson Beach is open to dogs from Labor Day through Memorial Day. A walking path traces the water's edge from Castle Island to the Kennedy Library. Public restrooms are available.Carlton Court Dog Park Carlton and Holyoke Street in the South End's Southwest Corridor
Boston, MA
South End dog owners enjoy this small community park because its equipped with them in mind. The park is completely fenced in and there are waste bags available. Very large, energetic dogs may find the park too small for adequate romping.
Boston Common Bound by Tremont, Beacon, Charles and Boylston Streets
Boston, MA
WebsiteBoston Common is nearly 50 acres of open space, and is criss-crossed by tree-shaded walking paths.Belle Isle Marsh Reservation Bennington Street
East Boston, MA
WebsiteThe 152-acre park is mostly scenic marshland, though there is a short walking trail.