Dog Friendly Activities in Newton, MA

There are 6 dog friendly activities in Newton. 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 Newton.

Pet Friendly Hemlock Gorge Reservation
Hemlock Gorge Reservation Hemlock Gorge Reservation in Newton, MA, is pet friendly. Spanning 23 acres along the Charles River, this spot offers stunning views of the water below. The main attraction is Echo Bridge, a historic structure that offers stunning views. You can bring Fido with you to enjoy a picnic at the park or to wander on the bridge. Dogs are welcome to join you around the area on a leash under six feet, as long as owners clean up any mess that they leave behind. See Details
Pet Friendly Cold Spring Park
Cold Spring Park Cold Spring Park is a dog-friendly park in Newton, MA that offers wooded areas, a dog park, trail, and athletic facilities. Cold Spring Park is 65 acres of land, featuring a 1.4 mile dog-friendly trail. Please note that dogs are not allowed on the tennis courts, basketball courts, lacrosse fields, or softball fields. Go on the weekend and have easy access to the park, as well as parking near Newton's Farmer's Market. See Details
Richard McGrath Park Richard McGrath Park is a dog-friendly park in West Newton, MA where Fido is welcome to join you at the off-leash recreation area that is fenced in. Take your leashed pup to enjoy the 10.1 acres of land that the park has to offer! Dogs are not allowed in the lacrosse fields or pre-school play area. See Details
Cabot Park Cabot Park is a dog-friendly park in Newton, MA where Fido is welcome to enjoy the 11.6 acres, including an off-leash recreation area that is fenced in for dogs. Take your dog to the off-leash dog park, or for a walk to enjoy the trails. Dogs are not allowed on the courts, baseball field, softball field, or soccer field. See Details
lululemon Lululemon is a popular athletic clothing brand with a dog-friendly storefront located in Newton, MA. A high-end yoga-focused chain featuring stylish athletic wear & accessories, Fido can accompany you inside the store while you search for the perfect apparel to suit your fitness routine. See Details
The Street Leashed dogs are welcome at The Street, a walkable shopping district in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Newton, MA. With many pet-friendly areas, including green spaces, all common areas and even many of the business that display a dog window decal, allow Fido to join you inside. Make sure to sniff out the many shops that offer treats and pup cups! See Details
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum 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. See Details
Borderland State Park 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. See Details
Boston Public Garden 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. See Details
Stodder's Neck Dog Park 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. See Details
Jamaica Pond 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. See Details
Bass Pro Shops 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. See Details
Middlesex Fells Reservation 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. See Details
Randolph Dog Park 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. See Details
Maynard Dog Park 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. See Details
Cushing Memorial Park Leashed dogs are welcome at pet-friendly Cushing Memorial Park in Framingham, MA. The park is 67.5-acres and contains lots of paved pathways for you to walk with your pup. Other features of the park include a 9/11 Memorial, flower gardens, benches,, gazebos, a keyhole garden and lots of shady spots to rest. See Details
Great Brook Farm State Park Great Brook Farm State Park is a pet-friendly park in Carlisle, MA. Leashed dogs can join their humans in exploring the 20 miles of trails together. The trails are popular for cross-country skiing in the winter. There is also a working dairy farm, complete with resident farm animals, on the property. See Details
Widowmaker Brewing 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. See Details
Cutler Park Reservation 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. See Details
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
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