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If you’re a dog parent headed to the big city for a visit or just are all about that city living, you know it can be challenging to find a great dog park for your pup—especially when it’s an off-leash one you’re seeking! While there tend to be plenty of parks that will let you hike and play with your pup on a leash, there are often fewer off-leash places to visit. But your dog needs a place to run free, play, and socialize that isn’t just your backyard.
If you’re near Boston, Massachusetts, you’re in luck because Boston has several off-leash dog parks available! Take a look below for ten great ones that your pet will be sure to love.
The 10 Great Off-Leash Dog Parks in Boston, Massachusetts
1. Bremen Street Dog Park
Dog park is shaded
Has separate areas for large and small pups
Smaller than some other dog parks in the area
More gravel/dirt than grass
Water fountain for dogs
2. Carleton Court Dog Park
🗺️ Address:
📍SW Corridor Path, Boston, MA
🕐 Open Times:
6:30 AM to 10:00 PM
💲 Cost:
Free
🐕 Off-Leash:
Yes, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Small, fenced-in dog park that used to be a tennis court
No separate sections for small and large pups
Has a hose for fresh water for dogs
Asphalt can get hot in the summer, so be careful with your pet’s paws
3. Dog Park at Downer Avenue
Relatively quiet park
Only a few trees near the back for shade
No separate small dog area
Water available
Has a combination of sand/dirt and grassy areas
4. East 1st Dog Park
Contains agility equipment
Benches available for sitting
Long, small, and narrow dog park
Very little shade, so can get quite hot in summer
No separation of small and large pups
5. Medway Dog Park
Beautiful park
Has huge area for larger pups and small area for smaller pups
Plenty of shade
Have been a handful of issues with dogs being rough with each other
Has a woodchip surface rather than grass
6. Paul Revere Dog Park
🗺️ Address:
📍N Washington St, Boston, MA
🕐 Open Times:
6:00 AM to 11:30 PM
💲 Cost:
Free
🐕 Off-Leash:
Yes, for dogs with good behavior
Great spot for photographing Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge
Not fenced in, but located away from the main road
Park website says technically, dogs should be on leash, but most run free (dogs should be voice obedient)
Nice and peaceful area
7. Peter’s Park
Park contains kid’s area, gardens, and dog run
Dog park is fenced in
Separate areas for small and large dogs
Plenty of benches for pet parents
Usually, a good number of dogs are there on any given day
8. Ruff North End Dog Park
Contains water play area and dog agility course
Two levels to separate large and small dogs
Super cute and very clean
One of the more popular dog parks in Boston
Nice and shaded
9. South Boston Bark Park
Established and maintained by volunteers
Weekdays tend to be less hectic than weekends at this park
Offers tunnels and gravel areas for play
Plenty of benches and trees
10. Stodder’s Neck Dog Park
Located on a peninsula near the mouth of Back River
Has grassy areas for play, trails for hiking, as well as woods, hills, and water areas
Bring your own water for your pup
Lots of picnic tables and benches for people to sit at
Conclusion
City living doesn’t mean you have to give up on letting your dog run off-leash, as Boston can attest! If you’re in Boston in the near future, check out one of these great dog parks and let your dog socialize and play. Many may be on the smaller side, but that doesn’t mean your pup won’t have a blast!
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Misty Layne lives out in the woods in small-town Alabama with her two Siamese—Serafina and Jasper. She also has an array of stray cats, raccoons, and possums who like to call her front porch home. When she’s not writing about animals, you’ll find her writing poetry, stories, and film reviews (the animals are, by far, her favorite writing topic, though!). In her free time, Misty enjoys chilling with her cats, playing piano, watching indie and foreign films, photographing abandoned places, and catching up on her never-ending TBR list. …Read more
