Dog Friendly Activities in Cambridge, MA

There are 13 dog friendly activities in Cambridge. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Cambridge.

Middlesex Fells Reservation

Stoneham, MA

Middlesex Fells Reservation Leashed dogs are welcome at Middlesex Fells Reservation, a pet-friendly, 2,500-acre woodland park that ranges through multiple towns, including Medford, Malden and Stoneham, MA. You and Fido can explore a multitude of different trails and landscapes, including ponds, forests, streams and scenic views. There are even some off-leash areas that are clearly posted throughout the park. See Details

JB's Indoor Dog Park

Norwell, MA

JB's Indoor Dog Park Come and play at JB’s Indoor Dog Park, the South Shore’s original off-leash, indoor facility in Norwell, MA. Bring your dog and play in a 3,000 square foot, clean, safe, social and exciting environment. To ensure the well-being and the safety of all dogs, your dog must socialize well with other to visit. See Details

World's End

Hingham, MA

World's End Leashed dogs are welcome at World's End, a pet-friendly, hidden gem seaside park in Hingham, MA, with plenty of hiking and walking trails. While there is little to no beach access, the trails are well-groomed and offer gorgeous views of Boston Harbor. See Details

Randolph Dog Park

Randolph, MA

Randolph Dog Park Fido can play off-leash at Randolph Dog Park in Randolph, MA. This fenced dog park has separate areas for large and small dogs in addition to tunnels, boulders and stairs for dogs to climb and explore. The park also offers benches, shade and seasonally available water fountains. See Details

The Trolley Depot

Salem, MA

The Trolley Depot The Trolley Depot is a unique, pet-friendly gift shop in downtown Salem, MA. They offer quality souvenirs, tee shirts, books, jewelry, and unique gifts to visitors and locals alike. Pups may even be given a tasty treat when they stop by! See Details

Great Brook Farm State Park

Carlisle, MA

Great Brook Farm State Park Great Brook Farm State Park is a pet-friendly park in Carlisle, MA. Leashed dogs can join their humans in exploring the 20 miles of trails together. The trails are popular for cross-country skiing in the winter. There is also a working dairy farm, complete with resident farm animals, on the property. See Details

Widowmaker Brewing

Braintree, MA

Widowmaker Brewing Leashed dogs are welcome inside the taproom and on the patio outside Widowmaker Brewery in Braintree, MA. This brewery is pet friendly Wednesdays through Sundays. You can order from their selection of rotating craft brews. Food trucks frequently visit on the weekends, and guests are also welcome to bring their own food. See Details

Cutler Park Reservation

Needham, MA

Cutler Park Reservation Cutler Park Reservation is a pet-friendly, 600-acre freshwater marsh in the mid-area of the Charles River in Needham, MA. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on the 1.5-mile Kendrick Pond Loop Trail. It is a great place for wildlife lovers to check out great blue herons, warblers and hawks. Pets must be leashed for the duration of their visit and owners are reminded to clean up any mess that they make. See Details

Jean B. Waldstein Playground Off-Leash Area

Brookline, MA

Jean B. Waldstein Playground Off-Leash Area Dog-friendly Jean B. Waldstein Playground in Brookline, MA, allows Fido to play off-leash each day between dawn and 9:00 AM. Your canine companion can exercise and socialize with friends on or off a leash in the large open field. This open area is not enclosed so pets should be supervised. Family-friendly Jean B. Waldstein Playground also has basketball courts and softball fields, picnic tables, a playground, restrooms, walking paths, and a splash pad. See Details

Fairmont Fruit Farm

Franklin, MA

Fairmont Fruit Farm Fido is welcome to join you at Fairmont Fruit Farm, a pet-friendly, family-owned and operated orchard in Franklin, MA. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you as you pick-your-own apples (when in season) and browse their year-round offerings of baked goods, local products, free-range eggs, dairy products and seasonally available fresh produce. See Details

Ames Nowell State Park

Abington, MA

Ames Nowell State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Ames Nowell State Park in Abington, MA. You can bring Fido with you to enjoy over ten miles of pet-friendly trails that weave around the woodland adjacent to Cleveland Pond, which is popular for fishing and boating. See Details

Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co.

Waltham, MA

Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. in Waltham, MA is a brewery with pet-friendly seating outside. Although Mighty Squirrel doesn't have a kitchen, they host a rotating list of food trucks, with multiple eateries on wheels on site during the weekends. Check out their website for upcoming events and live music. See Details

Nahant Dog Beach

Nahant, MA

Nahant Dog Beach Fido is welcome on the Nahant Dog Beach in Nahant, MA, from October 1st through March 31st as long as he is leashed. Dogs are strictly prohibited the rest of the year. Located at the public beach, the dog-friendly area is sectioned off from the main area by a causeway. See Details

Charles River Esplanade

Boston, MA

Charles River Esplanade You and your leashed dog can spend a day of adventure along the banks of the river as you explore the Charles River Esplanade, a pet-friendly park in Boston, MA. Enjoy the park's paved pathways, scenic views, benches and abundant open space. See Details

Blue Hills Reservation

Milton, MA

Blue Hills Reservation Leashed dogs can join their humans in exploring miles of hiking and biking trails with scenic views and differing levels of difficulty at the dog-friendly Blue Hills Reservation in Milton, MA. Parking is available at Houghton Pond or in limited spots along the road. See Details

Drew Farm

Westford, MA

Drew Farm Leashed dogs are welcome at Drew Farm, a pet-friendly orchard in Westford, MA, where you and Fido can pick-your-own apples, pumpkins and more depending on the season. The orchard tends to open for the season in September, but it is recommended to check their website to be sure they are open and verify which produce is ready to be picked. Please be sure to bring waste bags to clean up after your pup throughout your visit (you may be asked to show a staff member that you are prepared with waste bags as you enter the orchard). See Details

Bare Cove Park

Hingham, MA

Bare Cove Park Enjoy a scenic, dog-friendly walk through the woods or along the riverfront with your leashed pup at Bare Cove Park in Hingham, MA. The 484-acre park is located along the banks of the Weymouth Back River and offers several riverside and woodland trails, as well as paved roadways to explore with Fido. See Details

The Witch House at Salem

Salem, MA

The Witch House at Salem The Witch House at Salem is a dog-friendly museum for small pups that can be carried. This was once the house of Judge Jonathan Corwin and is the only structure still standing in Salem, MA, with direct ties to the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Be aware that strollers are not permitted in the museum. See Details

Navigation Brewing Company

Lowell, MA

Navigation Brewing Company Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners in the taproom at Navigation Brewing Company in Lowell, MA. This pet-friendly brewery serves a variety of rotating craft beers made on site, and they frequently feature live music acts and food trucks. Please note that pooches aren't allowed in the hallways during taproom hours and must be on a non-retractable leash. See Details

Castle Island Beach

Boston, MA

Castle Island Beach Castle Island Beach in Boston, MA, is pet friendly to leashed dogs from mid-September through late April. Home to the historic Fort Independence, you and Fido can enjoy the beaches, walking paths and scenic views at this lovely recreation space. See Details