Exploring Boston with Your Furry Friend: Dog-Friendly Parks and Places

Boston, Massachusetts, is a city that embraces its four-legged residents with open paws. Whether you’re a proud dog owner or just a dog walker like us, there are plenty of amazing parks and places where you can enjoy quality time with your canine companion. From scenic walks to pet-friendly breweries, here’s a guide to the best spots in Boston for you and your furry friend:

1. Millennium Park

180-degree panoramic view towards Newton from the top of the hill

• Location: Millennium Park, 300 Gardner St, Boston, MA 02132

• Description: Millennium park is a massive green space with lots of fantasically maintained fields for off leash play and a miles of paved and natural trails of leashed walks. It provides great views of Boston and the Charles River and your dog will love the open space.

2. Skyline Park

• Location: 815 Newton St, Brookline, MA, 02467-2642

• Description: Skyline Park boasts a regulation-sized synthetic turf field, a playground, covered shelters, recreational pathways and some great hiking trails. It’s a great place for both you and your dog to enjoy the outdoors.

3. Larz Anderson Park

• Location: Goddard Ave & Newton St., Brookline, MA 02445

• Description: A beautiful park that is as dog friendly as it is family friendly. The massive green space is an off leash dog park and the pond trail and Auto Museum is not to be missed. There are so many ways to have fun!

4. The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

• Location: 125 Arborway, Boston, MA 02130

• Description: Despite the name is amazing garden, park, forest, hiking trail, and public green space is located in Jamaica Plain and Roslindale. Your dog will have no shortage of stimulation to engage them while you enjoy a breathtaking nature experience (especially now while everything is in bloom!)

5. Distraction Brewing Company

• Location: Distraction Brewing Company, Roslindale

• Description: Enjoy a fresh IPA, lager, or maltini (you read that correctly!) while your dog enjoys a beautiful day on the patio located on Birch Street. And check there event schedule which features numerous family and dog friendly events.

6. J.P. Licks (Ice Cream Parlors)

• Locations: Various (Jamaica Plain)

• Description: J.P. Licks offers a special treat for your dog: Peanut Butter and Honey Cow Paws—a peanut butter dairy-free sorbet with a touch of honey. Plus, they have cute kosher dog bones and doggy bandanas.

7. Boston Common and Public Garden

• Locations: 115 Boylston St and 4 Charles St

• Description: Boston Common, America’s oldest public park, and the adjacent Public Garden are perfect for leashed walks. Explore sculptures, botanical gardens, and historic landscapes with your dog by your side.

All these spaces are regularly visited by our dog walkers and Pet Care Professionals. We pride ourselves on taking dogs on adventurous walks that get them out of their routine to stimulate their senses! We’d love to have your puppy or dog join our adventures - to do so request a Meet and Greet now!

Oh, and please remember to follow local rules and leash regulations while exploring these dog-friendly spots. Boston’s parks and breweries are waiting for you and your pup to create lasting memories! 🐾