Dog Parks in Massachusetts
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Heritage Park
location_onEast Longmeadow, MA
Heritage Park in East Longmeadow, MA, features the East Longmeadow Bark Park, a fully fenced off-leash area with separate sections for big and small dogs, obstacles, and a double-gated entrance. It offers free parking nearby and wheelchair accessibility within a larger park that includes a pond, playground, baseball diamonds, soccer field, and picnic areas. Locals appreciate the welcoming dog owner community.
Smith Vocational Agricultural Fields
location_onNorthampton, MA
Smith Vocational Agricultural Fields is Northampton's unofficial dog park, an unfenced area at the vocational agricultural school offering plenty of space for dogs to run and play freely. It features shady areas, walking trails, and proximity to a river. The large 282-acre wooded property is popular for off-leash activities despite past discussions about requiring leashes.
Stodder's Neck Dog Park
location_onHingham, MA
Fido can play off-leash in designated spaces at Stoddard's Neck Dog Park located on the town line between Weymouth and Hingham, MA...
Dufresne Dog Park
location_onGranby, MA
Dufresne Dog Park is a fenced off-leash dog park in Granby, MA featuring separate areas for small and large dogs. The park spans approximately 1/2 to 1 acre with woodland and dirt ground cover, providing well-maintained trails and open fields for dogs to run and play.
First St Playground Dog Park
location_onLowell, MA
First St Playground Dog Park, also known as Centralville Dog Park, is a spacious public off-leash area over 1 acre in size located at 61 1st St in Lowell, MA. It features secure fencing with a double-gated entrance and benches for owners. The park is open dawn to dusk and welcomes dogs of all sizes.
Maynard Dog Park
location_onMaynard, MA
The Maynard Dog Park, operated by MayDOG, is a fenced off-leash area of approximately half an acre located on Waltham Street adjacent to the solar farm. It provides a safe space for licensed, vaccinated, and well-behaved dogs from Maynard and surrounding areas to run and play. The park is open dawn to dusk, with special small dog hours on select days.
Agawam Dog Park
location_onAgawam, MA
The Agawam Dog Park is a spacious 2+ acre off-leash facility with separate fenced areas for small dogs (under 25 lbs) and large dogs. It features agility equipment, an asphalt walking path, and access to trails in Robinson State Park. Visitors praise its cleanliness, maintenance, and friendly atmosphere.
Pilgrim Bark Park
location_onProvincetown, MA
Pilgrim Bark Park is a gated, off-leash recreational space in Provincetown, MA spanning one acre at the corner of Route 6 and Shank Painter Road. The park features separate sections for small dogs (under 25 pounds) and large dogs, with beautiful sculptures and structures donated by local artists.
Cheryl Malone Fresh Pond Dog Park
location_onSouth Dennis, MA
Cheryl Malone Fresh Pond Dog Park is a fully fenced off-leash area with separate enclosures for small and large dogs, a freshwater pond for swimming and play, and wooded walking trails. Maintained by volunteers, it offers shaded spaces and access to the pond directly from the fenced area. Located along a busy road with a small parking lot.
Captain Jack Peterson Dog Park
location_onNew Bedford, MA
Captain Jack Peterson Dog Park is a members-only, fenced off-leash area in New Bedford, MA, featuring separate sections for small and large dogs. The park has peastone ground cover and spans about 1/2 to 1 acre with 6-foot fencing. It is designed for safe canine play and socialization.
Randolph Dog Park
location_onRandolph, MA
The Randolph Dog Park in Randolph, MA, offers off-leash play in a fenced area with separate sections for large and small dogs. It features an agility course, obstacles like tunnels, boulders, and stairs, plus shade, seating, water spigot, and waste receptacles. The park is located off West Street in Goldstein Open Space and is maintained in part by Friends of the Randolph Dog Park.
Doggie Beach
location_onNahant, MA
Doggie Beach in Nahant, MA, is the only beach open to dogs year-round, with dogs not required to be on a leash. It offers scenic views of the Boston skyline and is a spacious off-leash area on a sandy beach. Public parking is available nearby at Nahant Beach/Long Beach for $10.
Billerica Dog Park
location_onNorth Billerica, MA
Billerica Dog Park is a fully fenced off-leash area at Vietnam Veterans Park spanning about 1/3 acre total, with a separate 3,600 SF section for small dogs under 25 pounds. It features a pavilion for shade and shelter, on-site parking for 10 vehicles, and water available seasonally from May to October. Supported by community donations, it serves over 2,000 registered dogs in Billerica for exercise and socialization.
Park-9 Dog Bar
location_onEverett, MA
Park-9 Dog Bar in Everett is a dog-friendly bar and indoor/outdoor dog park offering craft beer, cocktails, pizza from Lala’s, and dog treats. It features a monitored indoor off-leash dog park, two year-round outdoor patios (one on-leash for eating/drinking, one off-leash with bar access), and dedicated on-leash areas. Dogs require registration and day passes; humans enter free.
Gloucester Dog Park
location_onGloucester, MA
The Gloucester Dog Park is a 2-acre fenced-in, off-leash area located in Stage Fort Park, Gloucester, Massachusetts. It features separate sections for small dogs under 25 pounds and large dogs, plus an Agility Arena and Tino’s Corner for special needs dogs. Amenities include water fountains (seasonal), waste bag dispensers, benches, shade structures, and double-gated entrances.
Ayer Community Dog Park
location_onAyer, MA
The Ayer Community Dog Park is a moderately sized, fully fenced off-leash area located at 101 Snake Hill Rd in Ayer, MA. It features separate sections for small dogs (under 35 lbs) and larger dogs, with a gravel surface that stays clean and doesn't get muddy. Amenities include water fountains, waste stations, benches, and plentiful parking.
RUFF North End Dog Park
location_onBoston, MA
RUFF North End Dog Park at Prince Street features artificial turf, a seasonal water play area, agility equipment, and separate sections for small dogs under 25 lbs on the upper level and large dogs on the lower level. Accessible through DeFilippo Playground, it promotes responsible dog ownership and community building. The park is open to the public with no membership required.
South Hadley Dog Park
location_onSouth Hadley, MA
The South Hadley Dog Park is a 2.5-acre off-leash facility with separate fenced areas for small dogs (under 30 lbs) and all dogs, featuring looped walking paths, agility equipment, benches, dog drinking fountains, and shaded spots. It includes a main entry plaza with double gates and a kiosk for rules, maintained by a non-profit volunteer group. Open year-round with parking and seasonal portable restrooms.
Franklin Dog Park
location_onFranklin, MA
Franklin Dog Park is a fenced off-leash dog park located at Dacey Community Field featuring mature trees for shade, wood chip ground cover, and picnic tables. The park spans 1/4 to 1/2 acre and was started by a Franklin Middle School student.
Corcoran Field at Raymond Park
location_onCambridge, MA
Corcoran Field at Raymond Park is an unfenced off-leash area in Cambridge, MA, where city-licensed dogs can play from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM. The park features a large open field, playground, community garden, basketball courts, benches, and a paved path. It serves as a community gathering spot with organized events by Friends of Raymond Park.
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