Dog-Friendly Activities in Medfield, MA

Grab Fido's leash and escape from everyday life as you travel through woods and wetlands at Rocky Woods Reservation in Medfield, MA. The park area has more than six miles of pet-friendly hiking trails and features multiple ponds, an abandoned quarry site and impressive views from the top of Cedar Hill.

Get cultured alongside your four-legged friend at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln, MA. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the unusual pieces with you. This 30-acre, pet-friendly park is the largest of its kind in New England and is home to over 60 large-scale, modern, and contemporary sculptures. Exhibits are constantly changing, making each visit to the park unique. Admission fees apply but Fido is free to explore.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Boston Public Garden, a famous, pet-friendly botanical garden in the center of Boston known for its swan boats, walking paths and sculptures.

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.

Charles River Canoe & Kayak is a dog-friendly kayak rental business with a location in Boston, MA, that lets you bring Fido out on the water. They may even have a canine life jacket available for your pup to wear (size dependent). Hours vary by location, but the season runs from May through mid-October.

Lincoln Woods State Park in Lincoln, RI, is one of Blackstone Valley's great treasures. A short ride from Providence, Pawtucket, and Cumberland, it is a popular getaway for northeastern Rhode Islanders. Visitors can enjoy walking their leashed dogs with certification papers at this park in the day-use areas. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet, and are prohibited from all state bathing beaches from April 1st through September 30th.

Minute Man National Historical Park is a pet-friendly site in Lincoln, MA. Your leashed pup can tag along to explore the area of significant structures and landscapes associated with the opening battle of the American Revolution. Please note you must clean up after your pet, but no trash cans are provided.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Ashland State Park in Ashland, MA. This pet-friendly park offers a scenic trail around the reservoir for you and Fido to explore. Please note that dogs are not permitted on the beaches or in swimming areas during the summer months.

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.

The Mendon Twin Drive-In is a pet-friendly attraction in Mendon, MA, that offers two screens for movies and has high-quality sound. Dogs are allowed in vehicles, but must be supervised and under your control at all times. Fido can join you outside your vehicle on a leash, but will not be permitted to enter Judi's Snack Bar or Pop's Beer Garden. The theater asks that you provide your own food and water bowls for Fido. Cash and credit cards are accepted for tickets, food, and beverages.

Leashed dogs can join their humans for a walk around Horn Pond in Woburn, MA. This popular space features pet-friendly walking trails around the pond and wetland spaces. Please note that part of the trail is on a sidewalk along a busy road.

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.

Park-9 Dog Bar is a full-service bar and indoor dog park in Everett, MA. The 10,000-square-foot venue is climate-controlled, with two bars serving cocktails, beer, and wine, as well as pizza, salads, and sandwiches. Fido can even enjoy a dog treat flight and dog beer!. Dogs are welcome to play in the park off leash, and there's even a separate area for pups under 25 lbs. Annual and monthly memberships as well as daily passes are available, but all dogs must be registered prior to entering with proof of vaccinations and neutered/spayed. Daycare is available, and guests are also able to reserve space for their dog's birthday paw-ty or special yappy hour!

Bass Pro Shops is a pet-friendly outdoor adventure retail chain store with a location in Foxboro, MA. Leashed dogs are welcome to shop alongside you throughout the store. Browse their selection of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, while Fido is sure to sniff out their pet section.

Maynard Dog Park is a half-acre off-leash dog park for Fido in Maynard, MA. This dog park is completely fenced and has a double-gated entrance so your canine companion can play and run safely. Trees provide shade and there is a canine water fountain available during the warmer months.

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.

The Upper Charles Trail 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 "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Milford! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Upper Charles Trail. 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.

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.

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.

Well-behaved, leashed pets are invited to visit Wrentham Village Premium Outlets in Wrentham, MA. This pet-friendly open-air outlet welcomes two- and four-legged companions to walk throughout the property and even shop together in some of the 170+ featured stores. Note that while the property is dog friendly, owners are responsible for confirming pet policies with individual businesses before entering.