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Dog Friendly Activities in Gosnold, MA

There are 33 dog friendly activities within 20 miles of Gosnold. 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 Gosnold.

Pet Friendly Bourne Farm

Bourne Farm

North Falmouth, MA

Bourne Farm is a popular dog walking site in North Falmouth, MA. Bring Fido along for a stroll on the pet-friendly trails and through the open fields. All dogs must be on a leash at all times when on the property. They're closed for dog walking and to the public during private events.

Pet Friendly The Knob

The Knob

Enjoy scenic views and wildlife viewing at The Knob, a dog-friendly nature area in Falmouth, MA. The trails follow along the shoreline and offers impressive views of Quissett Harbor and Buzzards Bay. The Knob is a popular spot for sunset watching and birding. Please leash and clean up after your pets on the trails.

Captain Jack Peterson Dog Park

New Bedford, MA

Captain Jack Peterson Dog Park

Captain Jack Peterson Dog Park is a popular fenced park for off-leash exercise in New Bedford, MA. Established in 2018, this members-only park requires an annual fee and entry fob, but it offers lots of memorable features to make Fido feel at home, including a fire hydrant and picnic benches. Dogs must be at least four months old to enjoy the park and have up-to-date vaccinations.

Fort Taber Park

New Bedford, MA

Fort Taber Park

Fort Taber Park welcomes leashed dogs at this pet-friendly historic fort in New Bedford, MA. Featuring a 50-acre waterfront park that provides over a mile of ocean frontage, this spot is sure to be a big hit with Fido. Enjoy a walk on over one mile of walking paths near the shore. Pets must be cleaned up after during their visit, and a parking pass is required.

Island Queen Ferry

Island Queen Ferry

The Island Queen Ferry in Falmouth, MA, is pet friendly. The ferry will transport leashed dogs with you from Falmouth to Martha's Vineyard for no additional fee. Enjoy the enclosed lounge or outside decks while you have a cup of chowder or a cocktail.

Gooseberry Island Public Boat Launch

Gooseberry Island Public Boat Launch

Leashed dogs are allowed at Gooseberry Island Public Boat Launch, a pet-friendly rocky beach in Westport, MA. This paved ramp offers scenic views of the Massachusetts' coastline. Pups can even enjoy a swim in the shallow waters adjacent to the rocky beach. Please note that the nearby Horseneck Beach State Reservation does not allow dogs from April 1st through September 15th, so be cautious of how far you and Fido stray from the boat ramp during the summer months.

Shining Sea Bikeway

Shining Sea Bikeway

The Shining Sea Bikeway is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this dog-friendly "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Falmouth! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Shining Sea Bikeway. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

Manuel F. Correllus State Forest

Manuel F. Correllus State Forest

Leashed dogs are welcome at Manuel F. Correllus State Forest in Edgartown, MA, where you and Fido can explore the pet-friendly trails through this scenic wooded area. The 5,300-acre forest sits in the center of Martha's Vineyard. You'll find miles of trails, a paved shared-use path, and a disc golf course. It's a great spot for hiking, biking, skiing, horseback riding, hunting, disc golf, picnicking, or just relaxing outdoors.

Cape Cod Winery

East Falmouth, MA

Cape Cod Winery

Cape Cod Winery is a dog-friendly winery located three miles from the ocean in East Falmouth, MA. You and your leashed pooch are invited to join them under their large post and beam tent placed over crushed seashells. With over nine different varieties of wine to choose from there's surely something for everyone, including Rosé Mermaid Water and Sauvignon Blanc.

Brooklawn Park

New Bedford, MA

Brooklawn Park is a dog-friendly recreational haven for residents seeking some exercise and fresh air in New Bedford, MA. This city-owned park attracts kids, families, and active adults who want to take a walk with their pets through woods, fields and on paved walking paths.

New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park

New Bedford, MA

New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park

Bring Fido along for a visit to New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park. Located in New Bedford, MA, this pet-friendly historic destination offers one-hour walking tours from May to October. The tour will bring you up and down cobblestone streets past restored whaling mansions, the custom house and the Seaman's Bethel, made famous in the novel Moby Dick. Leashed dogs are allowed in the garden area, but pets are not permitted inside the park visitor center.

Tradewinds Field Preserve

Vineyard Haven, MA

Tradewinds Field Preserve

Tradewinds Field Preserve on Martha's Vineyard is pet-friendly. Owned by The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank, this 72-acre property consists of walking trails that wind through wooded areas and a vast open meadow. Visiting canines and Vineyard residents alike are welcome to explore the preserve, as long as you clean up after your pup and be mindful of hikers and joggers also using the land. The former grass-field airport still has the occasional small plane landing, so keep your eyes to the sky and make sure your pooch is good at recall. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind.

Nasketucket Bay State Reservation

Mattapoisett, MA

Nasketucket Bay State Reservation

Dogs are welcome at Nasketucket Bay State Reservation in the tongue-twisting town of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts. You and Fido will discover 209 acres of wooded trails, open fields and rocky shoreline. Pets are allowed on the dog-friendly trails around the park, as long as they are on a leash under six feet and all mess is cleaned up after them.

Steamship Authority

Steamship Authority

Steamship Authority is pet-friendly. Established in 1960, the Steamship Authority has long been the fastest and funnest way of getting to and from Martha’s Vineyard. Before you set sail from the terminal at Woods Hole on Cape Cod, cashiers at the ticket booth have been known to stock treats and bowls of water. Once onboard, stay on the outer deck or in your car with four-legged passengers. There are two Steamship Authority terminals on the island in Vineyard Haven, also known as Tisbury, and Oaks Bluff. Round trip tickets start at $19 for humans and dogs travel for free. Check their website for updated schedules.

Lloyd Center for the Environment

South Dartmouth, MA

Lloyd Center for the Environment

Bring your pet to explore the beautiful trails at dog-friendly Lloyd Center for the Environment in South Dartmouth, MA. Pups are welcome off leash before 10am and after 3pm, but they must remain on a leash if visiting during the day. Dogs must be cleaned up after and are not permitted in the Raptor Zone.

Dartmouth Dog Park

North Dartmouth, MA

Dartmouth Dog Park

Bring Fido to Dartmouth Dog Park, a safe place for dogs to play off leash in North Dartmouth, MA. This fenced dog park has a ramp, mounds to explore, sand pits, a pipe, benches for owners to sit at and an open space for pooches to hang out in. The area surrounding the dog park is picturesque and well worth exploring with Fido on a leash.

Falmouth Dog Park

Falmouth Dog Park

Falmouth Dog Park in Falmouth, MA, is a 1.6-acre park where Fido can run and play off-leash. The park features three separate fenced areas for small dogs, all dogs and an acclimation area. There are also benches, water bubblers, and waste disposal cans for your convenience.

Woodneck Beach

Woodneck Beach, located in Falmouth, MA, allows Fido to visit on a seasonal basis. The beach is open for use by dogs from October 1 to April 30 only. Between these dates, Fido can swim and accompany you on the beach.

Running Brook Vineyard & Winery

Running Brook Vineyard & Winery

Running Brook Vineyard & Winery is a dog-friendly venue in Dartmouth, MA. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the patio. The winery offers glasses of wine and flights on the patio on a first come, first served basis, and you are welcome to bring your own snacks.

East Chop Lighthouse

Vineyard Haven, MA

East Chop Lighthouse

East Chop Lighthouse is pet-friendly. Formally known as the Chocolate Lighthouse, East Chop Lighthouse was the first lighthouse on the island to receive telegraph signals. Dogs are welcome on the road outside to take a snap with the lighthouse in the background, but dogs are not allowed on the grounds or in the building.

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