Dog-Friendly Activities in Stow, MA

Since 1972, Carver Hill Orchard has been a staple of the Stow, MA community. The seasonal farm invites well-behaved, leashed dogs to apple pick alongside their owners. Visitors can also enjoy cider, apple crisp, donuts or even pack a picnic to soak up an autumn day outside. Owners must pick up after their pets; only service animals are permitted in the farm store.

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.

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.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Doe Orchards, a pet-friendly, you-pick orchard in Harvard, MA. Visitors can explore 25 acres of apples, peach areas and cut-your-own Christmas trees with their pups. Please note that pets aren't permitted in the blueberry and raspberry areas. Dogs must remain on a leash at all times. The orchard also offers seasonal produce and a farm stand with pre-picked favorites.

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill is a pet-friendly attraction in Boylston, MA. Your leashed pup is welcome to join you as you explore the beautiful grounds, including conservatories, formal and naturalistic gardens, and expansive views of the Wachusett Reservoir. Fido will love seeing the wide array of colorful flowers and botanicals along the trail. Dogs are welcome year-round except during special after-hours events, such as Night Lights, and they are not allowed indoors. Be sure to ask about their Tails ‘n Trails membership program!

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 on the trails and in the pet-friendly sculpture garden at Andres Institute of Art in Brookline, NH. Explore the wooded trails lined with many contemporary sculptures. Please bring waste bags and clean up after Fido, and be aware that this is a carry-in, carry-out location and there are no trash receptacles available. Pets aren't permitted inside any of the buildings.

Fido will love to frolic and play off-leash at Cat Rock Park, a pet-friendly park in Weston, MA. This park features wooded trails and a swimming pond. Be sure to keep an eye on Fido, as the area isn't fenced.

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 to join their owners in the taproom at Navigation Brewing Company in Lowell, MA. This pet-friendly brewery serves a variety of rotating craft beers made on site, and they frequently feature live music acts and food trucks. Please note that pooches aren't allowed in the hallways during taproom hours and must be on a non-retractable leash.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Sholan Farms, a pet-friendly community-owned apple orchard in Leominster, MA. They grow a variety of apples and other fruit on this 169-acre u-pick farm, and the property also features trails for you and Fido to explore. Pups are also welcome on their monthly twilight hikes. Call or visit their website for details on their next walk.

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.

Pups can play off-leash at Chelmsford Dog Park in North Chelmsford, MA. This fenced dog park sits on just under 2-acres and offers a separate section for pups under 25 lbs as well as a training area that can be rented for private use. This dog park is mostly covered in grass, with shaded pavilions, seasonal water fountains, waste stations and a walking path. Please note treats and toys aren't allowed.

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.

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.

Bolton Spring Farms is a scenic dog-friendly orchard in Bolton, MA. Leashed pups are welcome to join their humans as you pick-your-own apples, pumpkins and more. Please visit their website to see which produce is ready and be sure that the orchard is open for the season before visiting.

Leashed pups are welcome at Western Avenue, a pet-friendly art studio in Lowell, MA. Known as the creative soul of the city, this repurposed mill building is home to more than 350 artists who work in all disciplines, styles and media.

Leashed pups are welcome in the outdoor beer garden (weather permitting) at Exhibit 'A' Brewing Company, a pet-friendly brewery in Framingham MA. Sample some of their delicious crafts brews while you and Fido enjoy the atmosphere. Please note that dogs are not permitted inside the taproom.

Acton Arboretum is a pet-friendly destination in Acton, MA. Controlled four-legged friends can tag along as you explore the area. The arboretum features garden pathways, a shaded 1.5-mile hiking trail, a boardwalk and more. Picnic tables are also available on site.

Two- and four-legged outdoor enthusiasts can visit the pet-friendly Francis William Bird Park in East Walpole, MA. This 89-acre park offers a range of visitor amenities, including walking paths, picnic tables, sports courts and a playground. Dogs must be leashed, and waste must be disposed of properly in litter barrels.