Best Dog Parks in Boston

In this post, I will be highlighting the best dog parks in Boston.  Unfortunately, there aren’t that many.  While dogs are allowed in most green public spaces, these dog parks are all off leash.

Minnie in the Common at her Birthday Party in August.

Back Bay

The best dog park in Back Bay is the off leash area of Boston Common.  Depending where you are in Back Bay, it can be a walk, but it’s worth it.  Just take the Comm Ave mall, it’s beautiful.  There’s usually a good turn out, and there’s plenty of space.  The Starbucks right across the street is also something I enjoy.  The off leash area is to the left if you walk in at the corner of Charles and Beacon and walk toward the corner of Tremont and Boylston.

The South End

Peter’s Park dog park in Washington Square park is one of Minnie’s regular hangouts.  The South End is a hotspot for dogs, so there are usually plenty of people there for her to bother for treats.  And they usually bring their dogs too.  There’s seating in the sun and in the shade.  There’s water.  There’s a separate section for small dogs.  The only downside is that it’s lll gravel.  No grass.

The North End

Minnie’s friend Cydeny used to live in the North End, so we used to meet at Ruff North End for playdates.  It’s got sod, which Minnie much prefers to stones.  Some small obstacles get ignored by Minnie, but they’re there.  The turnout is usually pretty good.

Let me know if I missed any.  Minnie and I are usually in the Common, so look for us there.