Sunlight! Fresh Air! Blue Skies! Finally, we can get outside and play. You know who also wants to get outside with you? Of course, it's your furry friend!
I have a wonderful list of places where you and your pooch can spend some quality time. The options are varied and include exploring a fabulous on-leash park that offers a unique walk through a beautiful sculpture garden or relaxing at an outdoor beer garden with a dog friendly patio.
Don’t have a dog of your own? There are so many waiting to be adopted. Here’s a great resource for finding your perfect match!
Dog Parks:
please adhere to each park’s leash guidelines
Ashland - Ashland State Park
162 W Union Street, Ashland, MA 01721
Brookline - Larz Anderson Park
370 Goddard Avenue, Brookline, MA 02445
Framingham - Callahan Dogs @ Callahan State Park
311 Millwood Street, Framingham, MA 01701
the most friendly dog park outside of Boston
Framingham - Cochituate Brook Reservation Trail
669 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA 01701
Framingham - Cushing Memorial Park
80 Dudley Road, Framingham, MA 01702
Franklin - Franklin Dog Park
700 Lincoln Street, Franklin, MA 02038
Grafton - Tuft’s Farm Field
107 Nourse Street, Grafton, MA 01519
Hopkinton - Hopkinton State Park
286 Cedar Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748
Lincoln - deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA 01773
Natick - Eddie’s Dog Park at Middlesex Path
109 W Central Street, Natick, MA 01760
https://www.facebook.com/FIDOofNatick/
Needham - Town of Needham Off-Leash Dog Recreational Area
145 Pine Street, Needham, MA 02492 (off Central Avenue) next to Needham Community Farm
Newton - Cabot Park
3 Parkview Ave, Newton, MA 02460
Newton - Richard McGrath Park
1600 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02465
Pawtucket, RI - Pawtucket Dog Park
165 Parkview Drive, Slater Memorial Park, Pawtucket, RI 02861
https://www.facebook.com/Pawtucket-Dog-Park-184382568271945/
Sutton - Purgatory Chasm
198 Purgatory Road, Sutton, MA 01590
Waltham - Waltham Dog Ranch
500 Trapelo Road, Waltham, MA 02452
Watertown - Watertown Dog Park
65 Bacon Street, Watertown, MA 02472
Weston - Cat Rock Park
98 Drabbington Way, Weston, MA 02493
Worcester - City of Worcester Dog Parks
- Vernon Hill Dog Park: 144 Providence Street, Worcester, MA 01604
- Beaver Brook Dog Park - 27 Mann Street, Worcester, MA 01602; Parking for the Dog Park : 308 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA 01602
- Downtown Dog Park: 38 Green Street, Worcester, MA 01604
Wrentham - Wrentham Dog Park
22 Emerald Street, Wrentham, MA 02093
Well-behaved, non-barking dogs are welcome at the following restaurants/breweries:
Acton - Rapscallion Table and Tap
5 Strawberry Hill Road, Acton, MA 01720
Dogs are welcome on the back patio
Framingham - Exhibit 'A' Brewing Company
81 Morton Street, Framingham, MA 01702
Dogs are welcome to enjoy the outdoor beer garden when it opens for the season in May
Marlborough - Chill Kitchen & Bar
416 Boston Post Road E. Marlborough, MA 01752
Dogs are welcome on the patio
Northborough - C'est La Vie
30 Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532
"We've had pets inside and out for almost 6 years now, and not one complaint! birds, dogs, rabbits,,, yes!! They bring smiles, joy and happiness to most all of our guests, and are typically so well behaved that most folks don't even know they are there." Check out this article written before they opened!
Norton - Bog Iron Brewing
33 W Main Street, Norton, MA 02766
They don't make any food on the premises, so your dog can join you either inside or outside
Sudbury - Bullfinchs Restaurant
730 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776
Dogs are welcome on the front patio
Upton - Red Rock Grill and Bar
66 West Main Street, Upton, MA 01568
Dogs are welcome on the patio
source: BringFido.com
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