Dog-Friendly Activities in Hanson, MA

Leashed dogs are welcome at Borderland State Park in Easton, MA. This pet-friendly park offers over 20-miles of hiking trails to explore and many ponds that water-loving canines will enjoy.

Leashed dogs are welcome at World's End, a pet-friendly 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.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Deer Island HarborWalk in Winthrop, MA, which offers miles of paved, pet-friendly pathways for you and Fido to explore. While scenic throughout, this park's highest vantage point offers sweeping views of downtown Boston and the Harbor.

Fido can play off-leash in designated spaces at Stoddard's Neck Dog Park located on the town line between Weymouth and Hingham, MA. Surrounded on three sides by water and on the fourth side by a 4-foot rock wall, this grassy park has trails to explore, woods to romp in and river access for water-loving pups. Waste stations can be found throughout the park, as well as benches and picnic tables.

Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University is a Boston favorite with its pet-friendly wooded walkways and trails. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore The Arnold Arboretum’s 281-acre landscape with you, just remember to clean up after Fido.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Jamaica Pond, a pet-friendly park in Boston, MA. You and Fido can wander the 1.5-mile path that surrounds the pond. If you're coming by car, you can find parking on Perkins Street, located on the pond's west side.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Wompatuck State Park, a pet-friendly park in Hingham. This 3,500-acre state recreation area offers 12-miles of paved trails which are popular with cyclists, as well as miles of wooded bridle paths and hiking trails.

Canine companions are welcome to tag along as you sip on a craft brew at Untold Brewing in Scituate, MA. This pet-friendly brewery welcomes leashed dogs inside the taproom and on the outdoor patio. Food trucks visit regularly, but outside food is also welcome.

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.

Black Hat Brew Works is a dog-friendly brewery located in Bridgewater, MA. Fido is welcome to join you while you enjoy a refreshing beer inside the taproom or on the outside patio. Dogs must be leashed for the duration of your visit. Patrons are welcome to bring their own food to the brewery, order in, or grab a bite to eat from a food truck which are frequently parked outside.

Second Wind Brewing Company is a dog-friendly craft microbrewery in Plymouth, MA. Leashed dogs are welcome in the beer garden. The draft menu features something for everyone, from wheat beers to corn lagers. Food can be purchased from nearby restaurants. Fido may even enjoy a dog treat or bowl of fresh water, upon request.

Break Rock Brewing Co is a dog-friendly brewery located in Quincy's Marina Bay in Quincy, MA. Dogs are welcome to join you inside and at outdoor tables. They specialize in serving world-class beers in a laid-back atmosphere. They often host local food trucks and allow patrons to bring outside food.

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.

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.

Brewery 44 welcomes Fido to join you for a drink in Carver, MA. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are always welcome in their taproom, outside beer garden and lounge. They specialize in small batch craft beers and seltzer. Stop by to enjoy a beverage with your best friend, and check out their rotating selection of food trucks and entertainment.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Natural Resources Trust, a dog-friendly outdoor space in Easton, MA, where you can enjoy nature, including walking trails, and may even spot some wild animals that call the space home. The Trust encourages you to bring water for your pet, and you are welcome to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy. Please note that pets should be checked for ticks after visiting, and are not permitted during events and other large gatherings.

Whitney and Thayer Woods is a pet-friendly attraction in Cohasset, MA. Your leashed pup can tag along on their hiking trails on the 834-acre nature reserve. You'll also have the chance to catch spectacular South Shore and Boston skyline vistas along the way.

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.

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.

Dogs are welcome to join their owners at Massasoit State Park in East Taunton, MA. The park is home to a number of trails that weave around the pretty ponds located in the area. The best time of year to visit is in the fall, when the scarlet cranberry bogs and pine trees turn to stunning shades of contrasting colors. Pets must be leashed and cleaned up after during their visit.