Dog Friendly Activities in Salem, MA

There are 18 dog friendly activities in Salem. 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 Salem.

Good Harbor Beach

Gloucester, MA

Good Harbor Beach Dogs are welcome on Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester, MA, during the pet-friendly off-season from October 1st to March 31st. Fido can play both on or off-leash in the surf and on the sand during these dates. Please note that dogs are not permitted on the beach from April 1st to September 30th. See Details

Crane Beach

Ipswich, MA

Crane Beach Crane Beach is a popular dog-friendly beach in Ipswich, MA. Dogs are welcome between October 1 and March 31 and must remain leashed at all times. Access is free for members and there is a nominal fee for non-members. Advance passes are highly recommended due to the popularity of this beach. Please note that dogs are not allowed on Steep Hill Beach, the trails, or in the dunes. See Details

Halibut Point State Park

Rockport, MA

Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park is a dog-friendly outdoor recreation area in Rockport, MA. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on the scenic hiking trails as you take in the stunning views. See Details

Stodder's Neck Dog Park

Hingham, MA

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

Plum Cove Beach

Gloucester, MA

Plum Cove Beach Plum Cove Beach in Gloucester, MA, is dog-friendly during certain months of the year. Dogs are permitted, and are even allowed off-leash, from October 1 to April 30. To preserve the cleanliness of the beach, make sure you clean up after Fido. Please note that dogs are prohibited from May 1 to September 30. See Details

Jamaica Pond

Boston, MA

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

Bradley Palmer State Park

Topsfield, MA

Bradley Palmer State Park Leashed dogs can join you at Bradley Palmer State Park, a pet-friendly park in Topsfield, MA. Explore over 721 acres of meadows and forests along the park's scenic, wooded trails. Please note that pets are not permitted inside any of the buildings located at the park. See Details

Middlesex Fells Reservation

Stoneham, MA

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

World's End

Hingham, MA

World's End Leashed dogs are welcome at World's End, a pet-friendly, hidden gem 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. See Details

Widowmaker Brewing

Braintree, MA

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

Needham, MA

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

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

Nahant Dog Beach

Nahant, MA

Nahant Dog Beach Fido is welcome on the Nahant Dog Beach in Nahant, MA, from October 1st through March 31st as long as he is leashed. Dogs are strictly prohibited the rest of the year. Located at the public beach, the dog-friendly area is sectioned off from the main area by a causeway. 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

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

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