Dog Friendly Activities in Nahant, MA

There are 2 dog friendly activities in Nahant, and 221 more nearby. 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 Nahant.

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

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

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

Stage Fort Park

Gloucester, MA

Stage Fort Park Leashed pups can join you at Stage Fort Park, a dog-friendly recreation space in Gloucester, MA. You and Fido can explore this popular park, though please note that dogs are not permitted on the two beaches. There is also a dog park located in the park's parking lot where Fido can play and socialize off leash. See Details

Crab Beach

Gloucester, MA

Crab Beach Dogs are welcome at Crab Beach in Gloucester, MA. This popular, pet-friendly beach permits well-behaved, off-leash dogs year round. After your dog has had fun on the sand, take them for a walk on the pet-friendly pathways that surround the coastline. Please remember to clean up after Fido during your visit. 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

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

Gloucester Dog Park

Gloucester, MA

Gloucester Dog Park Fido can play off-leash at Gloucester Dog Park, located near the parking lot of pet-friendly Stage Fort Park in Gloucester, MA. This 2-acre fenced park includes a separate area for small pups, double gate entry, shade shelters, water fountains (not available during winter months) and waste stations. 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

Charles River Canoe & Kayak

Boston, MA

Charles River Canoe & Kayak 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. See Details

Belle Isle Marsh Reservation

Boston, MA

Belle Isle Marsh Reservation Leashed dogs are welcome at Belle Isle Marsh Reservation, the city's last remaining salt marsh in Boston, MA. You and Fido can wander this scenic park's dog-friendly pathways as you look out for marsh birds and other wildlife. See Details

Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

Boston, MA

Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University 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. See Details

Horn Pond

Woburn, MA

Horn Pond 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. See Details

Deer Island HarborWalk

Winthrop, MA

Deer Island HarborWalk 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. See Details

RUFF North End Dog Park

Boston, MA

RUFF North End Dog Park Fido can enjoy time off-leash at RUFF North End Dog Park in Boston, MA. This dog park is accessible from Prince Street through DeFilippo Playground. The dog park has artificial turf, shade, a seasonal water play area, agility equipment and separate sections for small and large dogs. See Details

Explore Salem with a Local

Salem, MA

Explore Salem with a Local 'Explore Salem with a Local' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Beth. Walk and talk throughout this tour and visit about 20 locations around the city. Discuss the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, as well as the Golden Age of Sail and Salem's role in the Revolutionary War. The experience lasts 2 hours and can accommodate up to 20 guests of all ages. Please remember there is a good amount of walking during this tour with little or no seating or restroom options along the way. Salem is an old city, and some areas may have uneven bricks or cobblestones. Rates start at $30 per person. See Details

Wompatuck State Park

Hingham, MA

Wompatuck State Park 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. See Details

Corcoran Field at Raymond Park

Cambridge, MA

Corcoran Field at Raymond Park Local Cambridge dogs can play off-leash during designated hours at dog-friendly Corcoran Field at Raymond Park in Cambridge, MA. The unfenced, off-leash space allows pups currently licensed in the city to romp and socialize from 6:00AM to 9:00AM. Please note that this is a shared-use space and off-leash dogs must respond to their human's verbal cues. See Details

Witch City Walking Tours

Salem, MA

Witch City Walking Tours Since its beginning, Witch City Walking Tours have given thousands of tours to visitors from all over the world. Rated as the top walking tour in Salem, taking a tour with Witch City Walking Tours is like taking a tour with good friends. You will get the inside scoop on the true history of this rich and diverse seaport, learn about the infamous 1692 Witch Trials hysteria, and visit off the beaten path locations. Dogs are welcome on most tours; prices start at $25. See Details