Dog Friendly Activities in Hanson, MA

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.

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Pope John Paul II Park Reservation

Boston, MA

Pope John Paul II Park Reservation

Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy the pet-friendly trails and picnic spots at Pope John Paul II Park Reservation in Boston, MA. This scenic park offers paved trails adjacent to the water in the park.

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Castle Island Brewery

Norwood, MA

Castle Island Brewery

Fido can join you in the seasonal beer garden outside Castle Island Brewery, a dog-friendly brewery in Norwood, MA. Grab a shady table from May to October (weather permitting) in the beer garden and sample a variety of their fresh craft brews. It is recommended to visit their website or call to ensure the beer garden is open prior to visiting.

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Webb Memorial State Park

Weymouth, MA

Webb Memorial State Park

Leashed dogs are allowed at Webb Memorial State Park, a pet-friendly park in Weymouth, MA. You and Fido can explore the walkways around this peninsula that extends half a mile into Hingham Bay. Fishing, picnicking and enjoying the scenic views of Boston Harbor and the skyline beyond are all popular activities to partake in.

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Lucky Goat Brewing

Wareham, MA

Lucky Goat Brewing

Lucky Goat Brewing is a dog-friendly brewery in Wareham, MA. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio. Try selections from mild to wild, like the experimental "Wild Kid Sour Saison" series in original, mango, strawberry, and cherry flavors.

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Long Live Roxbury Tap Room

Boston, MA

Long Live Roxbury Tap Room

Long Live Roxbury Tap Room is a pet-friendly brewery and taproom in Boston, MA. Leashed and well-behaved dogs are welcome on the lot patio outside which features umbrella-covered tables, barrel high-tops, and lit-up string lights in the evenings. Bring Fido along while you try their house-brewed beers, which include varieties of experimental-hopped IPAs as well as lagers and stouts.

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National Fireworks Property

Hanover, MA

National Fireworks Property

Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on the pet-friendly trails through National Fireworks Property in Hanover, MA. Located where the old fireworks factory once stood, this recreation space even features a scenic and secluded pond. Parking is limited, but additional spaces may be found across the street at Forge Pond Park.

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Dedham Dog Park

Dedham, MA

Dedham Dog Park

Bring Fido to romp off-leash at Dedham Dog Park, a members-only canine play area located within the Dedham Parks & Recreation Complex in Dedham, MA. An annual membership fee, signed release forms and registration of your dog with the Dedham Parks and Recreation Department are required to get your key card for entry to this spacious and exclusive dog park. Registration requires proof of a town dog license. More information can be found on their website.

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Griggs Park Off-Leash Area

Brookline, MA

Griggs Park Off-Leash Area

Leashed dogs are welcome year-round at Griggs Park in Brookline, MA. The space includes basketball courts, a playground, benches, and paved walkways. This park also offers off-leash hours between dawn and 1:00 PM. Dogs must be registered with the Green Dog Program for these off-leash privileges. Fido must be leashed throughout the remainder of the park at all times and any day or time outside of the designated off-leash hours.

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East 1st Dog Park

Boston, MA

East 1st Dog Park

Dogs can run and play at this Boston dog park. Off-leash play is welcome for well-behaved pets.

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Lotta Bradburn Shick Park

Brookline, MA

Lotta Bradburn Shick Park

Leashed dogs are allowed at Lotta Bradburn Shick Park in Brookline, MA. This pet-friendly hilltop park offers a spacious lawn area, walking trails, picnic shelters and picnic tables where you and Fido can rest and explore.

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Natural Resources Trust

Easton, MA

Natural Resources Trust

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.

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Plymouth Long Beach

Plymouth, MA

Plymouth Long Beach

Plymouth Long Beach is a seasonally dog-friendly beach in Plymouth, MA. Please check with the the Department of Marine and Environmental Affairs to make sure your dog is allowed at the beach before your planned visit; there are strict restrictions during certain times of the year, usually April 1st through September 30th, and penalties including ticketing and fines will be issued to those that do not comply. During approved times, your leashed dog is allowed to visit Manter's Point with you.

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Marshfield Beaches

Marshfield, MA

Marshfield Beaches

Leashed dogs are welcome throughout the year on the pet-friendly beaches in Marshfield, MA. This includes the popular Rexhame Beach and Green Harbor Beach. Marshfield residents can obtain beach stickers for designated parking areas, and non-residents are welcome to visit with a day parking pass. The beaches do not permit off-leash dogs at any time.

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Peter's Park Dog Park

Boston, MA

Peter's Park Dog Park

Fido can enjoy play and socialization off-leash at Peter's Park Dog Park in Boston, MA. This fenced dog park offers 13,000 square feet of space, a separate 3,000-square-foot area for small dogs, benches, gravel ground cover waste receptacles and mature trees.

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Carleton Court Dog Park

Boston, MA

Carleton Court Dog Park

Carleton Court Dog Park welcomes Boston canines to enjoy off-leash play and socialization. The fenced dog park is in a scenic area of the city and features benches, shade and a canine water fountain that is available during warmer months.

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Neponset River Greenway

Boston, MA

Neponset River Greenway

The Neponset River Greenway 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 Boston! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Neponset River Greenway. 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.

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Larz Anderson Park

Brookline, MA

Larz Anderson Park

Leashed dogs are welcome year-round at Larz Anderson Park in Brookline, MA. This pet-friendly park features walking trails, ponds and gardens to explore. This park also offers off-leash hours from March through November between the hours of dawn and 1:00 PM in the unfenced area at the top of the hill on the Avon Street side of the park. Dogs must be registered with the Green Dog Program for these off-leash privileges. Fido must be leashed throughout the remainder of the park at all times and any day or time outside of the designated off-leash hours.

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Forge Pond Park

Hanover, MA

Forge Pond Park

Leashed dogs can join you at Forge Pond Park, a pet-friendly recreation space in Hanover, MA. You and Fido can explore the perimeter pathway that offers views of the nearby pond. Please note that this park opens annually on April 1st and is closed during the winter months.

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Pilgrim Memorial State Park

Plymouth, MA

Pilgrim Memorial State Park

Leashed dogs are welcome at Pilgrim Memorial State Park, a pet-friendly park in Plymouth, MA. Home to the famous Plymouth Rock, you and Fido can marvel at this historic marker, enjoy the scenic viewing area, listen to historical talks and walk the pathways through monuments at this harbor-side park.

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