Dog-Friendly Activities in Waltham, MA

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.

Leashed dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly trails at Beaver Brook Reservation in Waltham, MA. The park features 59 acres of open fields and woodlands. The ponds and waterfall make the north section of the park a delightful place for a walk or picnic with Fido. The south section features athletic fields, a spray deck and more.

Waltham Dog Ranch is a great place for Fido to run and play off-leash in Waltham, MA. The area is fully fenced and gravel covered with separate spaces for large and small dogs. Amenities include agility obstacles, benches inside and out, and waste stations. Remember to bring your own water and bowl for Fido. You can find the park behind the Hospital Admissions building.

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.

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 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.

Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site is a pet-friendly attraction in Saugus, MA. Your pup can tag along to visit the site of the first integrated ironworks in North America, founded by John Winthrop the Younger. Please ensure your four-legged friend remains on a leash and check out the visitor center for your dog to become a BARK ranger.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.