Come here about 1-2x/week with my puppy. She LOVES this park and we both enjoy the scenery, playing…read morewith other dogs and time in nature. I appreciate that most other dog owners here are chill and that despite all the signs saying not to swim in the pond, the dogs are jumping in there all the time and the park rangers aren't hardcore about enforcement. In the summer, it's important to have a few places you can take your dog where they can still be active but keep cool. And Sheepfold and the surrounding Fells trails is a great place to explore off-leash with your (well-behaved) dogs. Reason I can't give it 5 stars is lack of facilities. No trash cans once past the parking lot. No port-a-potties or bathrooms. No fresh drinking water for dogs or humans. Lack of shade and seating areas in the main part Sheepfold - all there exists is one rickety picnic table under a tree where everyone huddles under when the sun is intense. I would gladly give a recurring monthly donation to the Fells Reservation to have these amenities added!

Great dog park that's not too far from the city. There's a huge field where the dogs can run / play…read morefetch and many trails around there for if you want to get out of the sun or go for a walk yourself (on the trails you're supposed to leash your dog but it's maybe 50/50 but haven't ever seen anyone complain). There's no in-place water source for the dogs, but plenty of people bring water and are happy to share. My pup always has a great time and can't wait to go back!

This is a nice small dog park with a set of regular visitors. The rules are posted and the park is…read morewell maintained by the town and visitors. There is parking in front and on the side. Please pick up after your pooch. Tip: the water fountain (turned off in the winter) has a dog bowl feature built in! Press the button on the side of the dog bowl and the bowl fills. Very cool!

Great dog park. Lots of friendly people and dogs! Had a run-in with an irresponsible dog owner…read morewho's dog was overly aggressive with our pup. Her dog bit the top of our dog's neck while she was swimming Multiple times. We relocated while warning the dog's owner that the behavior was aggressive. She explained that "that's how my dog plays." We moved to another spot, and the dog came over to our dog again and began the same behavior, pushing her underwater. The dog owner came up to us saying that her dog plays that way and without apology, observed her dog aggressively biting our dog's neck, drowning her again; we got out of there. Cool dog park, unfortunate dog owner. I informed her that she can't have an aggressive dog there, and she couldn't believe it. I urge the dog park to implement some sort of authority to notify these people that they can't have their aggressive dogs there.

trash, mud, dirt, weird fishermen, loud, small, but it's a pond i guess...... do not recommendread more

Beautiful and calming pond. There is a dog park nearby and an awesome jogging/running path along…read morethe pond (too bad it stops after you reach a mini bridge). Bring your little one there because there are plenty of ducks and geese hanging out at the bridge. The view on main street is picturesque.

Friendliest neighbors. Most dogs behaved ir they are moved to small dog section…read more Needs a gazebo in case if sudden storms IMHO. WATER STATION! most pick up after pets. DPW AWESOME ON maintenance. Many escape artists show up at the gate! Neighbors on Next-door post, we look out for them Onyx!

With Wilmington being a sand disaster and full of puddles after rainstorms, this brand new…read moreBurlington location has become our go-to Park. It opened up in the summer of 2018 and is definitely CLEAN. It has a fake grass area about 75 feet long and the park itself easily stretches 200 feet long, which is mainly gravel. There are actually barrels here to throw away your poo and there is running water both in the big dog park along with the smaller dog area. Some people will leave behind balls but definitely bring a toy if your dog tends to play well with others when they have them. Oh and you also don't need to bring your own doggie bags if you don't want to since they are provided. I'm not sure what more you could ask for. Almost everything you would ever need is provided for you and it has ample parking. It was the perfect addition to Burlington, bring your pupper down for a little play time!

Very clean, friendly pups! There are toys, benches and even agility equipment. There's also a…read moregrassy area but that's not fenced.

This is a great place to take your dog. This dog park is pretty big. My dog loves this place. The…read moreonly thing why I cannot give this dog park a 5-star review is because I wish it has a water fountain in the park. Sometimes I forget to take a water bottle for my dog and if nobody brings water, dogs are thirsty. In other dog parks that I have been to there were fountains for dogs. It was in Florida tho. Overall, this place is good. During the winter, the ground becomes super slippery like on the skating rink. After the rain, it is kind of dirty in there. My dog looks like a pig. But those are weather conditions and it does not relate to my review. It is just a sharing of the experience that people can be prepared for it.

My Great Dane pup loves the Medford Dog Park! Usually always clean, lots of regulars but also a…read moregood mix of new dogs. Favorite part is the small and large dog side. The only downfall that I've ever experienced is when people who own small dogs bring them into the large dog side (happened every time I've ever gone). Causes me massive stress/anxiety and also has caused my dog to get attacked by an overwhelmed corgi. Other than that we love going to this park! Definitely worth visiting.

Rocky surface...It hurts dogs feet and they hate it! Whoever designed this park should have thought…read moreabout if they would run around on small, sharp rocks in their bare feet....Ridiculous and a possible injurious surface to dogs paws!

This is a great park for dogs that love to play fetch! You can throw the ball as far as you want,…read moreand there's plenty of space for your pup to run around. However, the trees are still fairly young and don't provide much shade, so it can get pretty hot during the summer months. It would be nice if the company that developed the park could provide some canopy shelters for shade.

Our dog absolutely loves going to Pet Pals...we can tell by how eager he is to jump in the van. The…read moreworkers are kind and really show that they love dogs. They are also concerned about the well being of all the dogs and make sure the environment is safe. It has been really great having our dog attend for 4 years now.

Personal Experience with Pet Pals…read more A few years ago, I was walking some dogs at the Fells near the Winford Way entrance in Medford. While we were there, Dave -- the owner of Pet Pals -- approached me. He seemed upset that I was walking in that area, saying I "didn't understand" the rules and that it was his designated spot to walk dogs, implying that no one else was allowed there. I reminded him that it's public land and open to everyone. At that point, he became physically aggressive and pushed me twice -- the second time hard enough that I lost control of my dogs' leashes. He then ran toward my dogs and appeared to try to scatter them, so they'd run off. I called the police, who arrived, spoke with both of us, and said something along the lines of, "There are three sides to every story." I decided not to pursue it further at the time and just moved on. I recently came across Pet Pals again, and I felt people should have the full picture before deciding whether to use this company. This is my personal experience, shared in good faith so others can make their own decisions. Hopefully, others have had better luck with Dave, the owner of Pet Pals -- formerly based in Winchester and now operating out of Woburn, as far as I know.

The actual dog park is not even really a dog park in my opinion. The space is limited for both big…read moreand small dogs but gated. Dogs are allowed to be off leash. There's no water fountain for your pups to have fresh water after playing. Parking lot is available upon entering and is decent size for multiple vehicles. More than anything I love that they have few trails and makes it fun to walk your pup with abundance grass for them to smell and play on. My dodo loves playing on the grass and we have walked on the short trails while he sniffs everything on his way. I personally feel it's a great park for a brisk walk with your dodo. My rating is exclusively based on the trials overall and taking 1 star away for the dog ranch area.

This new dog park is tucked away on the site of the old Metropolitan State Hospital site in Waltham…read moreoff Trapelo Road, next to one of the remaining old buildings. There is parking and nearby bike paths. While there are lots of open fields nearby, the fenced in areas of the dog park itself are small. There is an area for small dogs, separate from that of big dogs, but they are both small areas. The big dog area could stand to be much larger. The ground is gravel/packed dirt... pebbles would be better. I can see this being muddy and have heard some owners complain the gravel is too sharp for paws. The entry/exit points of the enclosures are not the usual "airlock" system with two gates, but a separate entry/exit which did not keep other dogs from trying to escape with us when we left. There is one bench for people to sit on, more benches would be nice. There is a trash can. There is currently no water, but I have heard that there are plans to add that in the spring. There are fun things for dogs to run over and around, and someone has stocked the pens with tennis balls, but the best things dogs like to play with is the other dogs. Our dog was very happy to play with everyone! This new park was already very busy with dogs on a Sunday afternoon. If we really want our dog to get some exercise, we would probably still go to Beaver Brook or Cat Rock Pak where there is more space to run, but this is a good option for play time! I hope Waltham listens and continues to make this park even better!

Fells will always have a special place in my heart. So many trails to choose from. You can do easy…read moreto medium difficulty trails. You can rent a kayak and explore the pond in the center of the reservation. Plenty of spots for mountain biking. Sheepfold Dog Park is where I mostly go so I can hike off-leash with my doggy. It's accessible by T (Orange Line to Oak Grove, then about a 10 minute walk to trailhead), but there are also multiple entry points with parking. Visit Fells year-round for beautiful scenery and a lovely time in nature!

The fells is a magical place. I came around sunset time (maybe an hour or so before sunset) and…read moreparked near the boat rental parking lot (paddle Boston). From here you can easily walk right to the waters edge heading toward pickerel rock. I found it to be an excellent place to be alone with your thoughts. The tranquil water and nature sounds were so calming and wonderful! As the sunsets over Spot pond and night falls, it honestly brought tears to my eyes because of how gorgeous it was.