We were looking for an activity for the kiddos. Decided on Callahan State Park and parked off the…read moreEdmondon road. There are many different trails. We stayed on the main train from the middle of park and went south to Rock Road over a newish looking bridge. We turned back around after one hour with two young kids. We all had a lot of fun, especially the youngest walking through mud.

This large park has many maintained hiking trails for runners/joggers/bicycles and of course people…read moreand pets. Depending where you go in the park, there is a lot of bio-diversity. It is also a little obscure and gets much less foot traffic. Bring a printed map from the net.

Had my girl mobile groomed by Sam !! She was wonderful. Sam cut my girl perfect .. and she smelled…read morewonderful.. highly recommend

I had my four dogs groomed at my house today. Mallory was very good with them even though my Shih…read moreTzu is a little land shark! My three Frenchies adore her and she has earned the title of "Auntie." I will be having her come every six weeks from now on. Good job Mallory!

I really enjoy visiting Ashland State Park. Unfortunately, the reservoir is currently not safe for…read moreswimming due to bacterial exceedance (otherwise, this park is 5 stars). Without the option to swim, the beach doesn't have the same appeal, but it is still a nice spot for walking or boating. The trail around the reservoir is an almost 4 mile loop, and the vast majority of it is shaded. There are many roots along the trail, and the terrain slopes toward the water, so it is not flat. Just something to keep in mind for folks with knee or ankle issues. During our most recent visit, the trail was not crowded, and thankfully was very clean with very little noticeable litter. We did encounter a small amount of broken glass and a few dog owners who ignored the "dogs must be leashed" signs. Either from the trail or water, the view in almost all directions is natural woods. There are just a few homes within site from the trail, so it really feels like an escape hidden within the suburbs.

Of all the state parks in the area, Ashland has always been my favorite. It's not human-made and…read morehas great nooks and crannies that are fun to explore from a kayak or canoe on the water or along the perimeter on trails. We've been coming here since we moved to the area 25 years ago and because the entire reservoir is within the park property, it looks much the same as it did a quarter century ago. This morning I met a friend and we took our dogs for a walk. We were shocked that on a summer morning, we only passed two people along the trail- one with a dog (on leash as required) and one friendly solo human. The trails are very rooted and while I've done mountain biking here in the past, it's definitely easier to maneuver this one on foot. The trails are *sort of* marked with yellow spray paint on trees. As other people have mentioned, despite many times walking here I still always question if I'm going the right way. Even in the trail area, it's easy to wander off a bit. But also as someone mentioned, the beauty of this trail is that as long as you keep the reservoir on the same side and within view, you'll be fine! I like to park at the Boat Launch side of the park because you can access the trail right there without walking through a giant parking lot- so it feels more natural. I also like to head to the right (facing the water at the boat launch), therefore keeping the reservoir on my left the whole time. The public beach area (no lifeguards) is about halfway from the boat launch which is a great water/snack/bathroom break. The ranger station was open and the bathrooms were, as well. This section of the park has tons of shaded picnic areas and plenty of sandy and grassy space to spread out. This area used to get very busy on weekends with large gatherings - I'm not sure if that's still the case. But today there was one family group having a quiet picnic but the beach was empty. The trail around the reservoir is almost completely shaded except for the elevated causeway across the dam which is about .3miles of exposed trail- also of note are the annoying bugs that zip around this tall grass but seem to not bother humans. Ashland State Park is a great place to visit! Definitely recommend checking out this gem!

Great hike! This hike is easy and the length is 1.2 mi, it might take 30 minutes to walk around…read more The huge surprise was that you can let your dog walk without the leash. A lot of people bring their dogs. This hike has a lake where your dog can swim. Nature is beautiful, when you are walking around you could hear the woodpeckers. The only problem is parking. There are not a lot of parking spots, and if you go there, there are only residents parking on the weekends. There is no additional parking available for people who just visiting the park.

First time here, but I don't know a single person that hasn't recommended it without rave reviews…read more PROS: Trails. Great for off leash dog walking. There were tons of dogs roaming about, owners right on their heels, so no worries about unattended animals. Clean(er) ponds, since they're connected to flowing water sources. There was only spot we saw where the water seemed stagnant. Most everywhere else it was relatively clean. It's not crystal blue Caribbean waters, obviously, but for your dog to swim in, it's good. CONS: Parking seemed tight. Found a spot, but it looks like local residents are not happy about street parking for overflow, so there were signs prohibiting street parking. This was at the Drabbington entrance. I'm sure there's another entrance I don't know about. OVERALL: My new gold standard for off leash hiking.

What a gem! You can hike a mile or two through woods with packed trails. Everyone is very friendly…read moreand pups love being off leash. I went by myself and felt very safe. Plenty of parking and a trash can by entrance.

Fantastic park for dogs. My dog had a blast running around off-leash and playing with other dogs…read more All the owners were so kind and friendly. The paths are well traversed and packed down even in the snowy winter season. There are about 2 spots by the road and about 10-12 in the lot down the driveway. It was full on a Saturday morning in February.

Lovely mostly level and paved trail for walking and biking. It is pretty and serene in fall with…read moresome nice views of the foliage and a view of fort meadow reservoir at one point. Multiple access points in multiple towns including Marlborough and Hudson.

We access in Sudbury and Hudson. It is plenty wide and paved. There is also a building and areas to…read morefish, picnic and walk. Dogs allowed. It isn't all level.

Nice big dog park, and well-maintained by our beautiful city! It took awhile to fix a gate from a…read morebroken down tree, but hey, they fixed it within a few months!! Lots of space here. One section for small dogs (under 40lbs?) and one section for larger dogs (40+ lbs?). Love bringing my dog here!

Our dogs had a hell of a good time here, made lots of friends, and got the exercise they needed…read more The downsides we noticed were that it was very dusty with no grass, and for some reason all the poop-bag dispensers and bins are located outside the park fencing, which is really inconvenient. Also, there were water bowls inside, but no way to fill them unless you brought your own water.

The walking trail (mostly dirt with portions on wooden planks and asphalt) is the best part of the…read morepark in my opinion. You can get about 3,500 steps with each loop. I also enjoy coming to the park during the spring and fall to watch youth groups and random families and friends play ball. There are tennis courts, basketball hoops, a baseball diamond, and soccer/volleyball fields. Great spots for picnicking and people watching.

Beautiful park and walking trails. Very dog friendly with large off leash area! The water is a…read morelittle mucky so I don't let the dog near it.

This dog park was a great discovery. It's tucked away in a wooded area, so it's quiet and safe. You…read morefollow a dirt road to the parking lot and then walk about 50 yards to the fenced in area. I would definitely recommend wearing rain boots because you're walking on dirt until you get to the park. The park is divided into two sections, one for the big dogs and one for the small, which I love. The ground is covered in mulch so your dog won't get that muddy. There are covered and uncovered benches for you to sit on while your dogs play. People leave balls there in case you forget to bring one. There are water bowls, but no water, so be sure to bring your own. They had a poop bag dispenser but it was empty, so be sure to bring your own. Also, there's no trash barrels in the park, so you'll have to take the poop with you. People were friendly and the dog I brought had a blast. We will definitely be back to visit this little gem.

This dog park is a muddy mess. It's not maintained, and the perimeter becomes a tick-fest during…read morethe summer. There's also no water supply, so bring your own.

Their land uses mulch instead of grass which is much cleaner and easier to keep dirt off the paws…read morewhen they play in the grass! They have a small dog side and a big dog side which helps keep the dogs safe from each other! Poop bags and stations to dispose of them are available!

Very clean and clearly well taken care of. The small dog area is much larger than expected!read more