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.

Noanet Woodlands is another favorite woodsy area to add to my list (another recent favorite is…read moreanother Trustees property in Andover, the Ward Reservation). The two are somewhat similar with different color coded trails and a trail to reach a summit for the skyline of Boston (I didn't check that out here at Noanet Woodlands for this trip). I enjoyed coming here on the weekend: it was moderately trafficked (which I like so it's not *too* isolated), and easy/moderate trails (I prefer long, ambling hikes). The only thing is that the orange trail I took was a bit confusing/not super clear. The overall system does a good job, but I would be sure to download a map/have AllTrails active to ensure you don't end up in the wrong spot. I fortunately ran into some folks who helped me get back on track, but a heads up that it could get confusing as it did for me. Otherwise, a wonderful shady (important to know on hotter days) set of trails that I would recommend!

It is a very beautiful, well-maintained park I only walked a mile so far, on a pleasant summer…read moreday, but will go back.

I recently discovered the Dedham Recreation Park and it is such a great place for anything…read moreoutdoors! The recreational space, including a baseball field, canoeing area, a walking / jogging trail, an open field, a dog park, and a function room / recreational facility for the Town of Dedham sit along Route 135 (Common Street), close to the Rt. 128 break (exit 17). The facility is great for a whole family, or for anyone looking to canoe, take a walk, or have a place to bring their dog. Everything is positioned strategically, therefore each feature is spacious, and usable to anyone. The baseball field is practically brand new, the canoeing area also very new, with a full lower deck parking zone for anyone. The walking and jogging trail (check it out with others at: dedhamtrails.org) are also accessible via the top or lower deck lots, and very lengthy, tree lined, and pleasant to take a walk or jog (my favorite form of exercise). This trail may look short and futile, but believe me, it is long and you must continue to follow the little green "Dedham Trails" signs to continue on the trail. The dog park is also super large, and visible from Common Street (as it lines right up with the street). The park is large and is much more dog friendly than some of the other nearby parks (like the annoying Sharon Dog Park....), having lots of places for people to sit and walk around with their pets. I don't really know what the building with the function room is used for, but its normally closed (during both of my first experiences here). I will definitely be returning to walk often (or use the dog park). It's definitely one of the best parks in Dedham, out of the five or so that currently exist. Definitely a great place to bring the whole family! 5 stars for the Dedham Recreational area.

Great dog park .. great energy ! Fun!! Warm welcoming!! Friendly for dog owners and lovely…read moreenvironment for dogs to play of all sizes!!

Spacious off leash dog park with ample parking and lots of room for playing and running. Can be…read moremuddy after rain, but that's typical of most parks! There is also lots of parking right outside the park which is so convenient. Make sure to bring your own poop bags!

0 stars First time I went both of my dogs got a serious…read morevirus. Second time I went a dog tried to maul my son. Without my son going near him or provoking him in any way. Owner said, after the fact, "oh he doesn't like kids". Not a single person tried to help us while my husband and I were trying to hold our son up and the dog kept jumping at him. Not to give a bad name to the breed but it was a pitbull. Never going back there again, although it's a nice field.

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.

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.

I've stopped here twice, both times were fine. There is evidence of owners not picking up after…read moretheir dogs, but there must be a decent amount of maintenance here as it is not filthy. I like the gate system, reduces the chance of someone letting YOUR dog out. It also gives me a space to take the leash off my dog before releasing him into the general population. It is very easy to operate and extremely effective. I saw a comment about walking with open toed shoes and have to wonder why ANYONE would do that in ANY dog park? How clean will it ever be?

Larger dog park that's kept up very well. I always am a stickler for cleanliness…read more Our little ones love it there. There's a LOT of room that they can play just by themselves if they desire. Lots of shade if you need it. Definitely recommend.

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!

Really nice dog park that is totally fenced in! Park is large, grassy and clean. There is another…read moresmaller fenced in area as well. If you are not familiar with the area and it's your first time coming, don't worry when you think you are driving up someone's drive way. That is the park entrance!

It's perfect. There's a section for little dogs in a section for big dogs. Plenty of space to run,…read moreeasy to get to and nice and clean.

DOG OWNERS! did you know this pond does not test for bacteria? did you know the fisherman next to…read moreyou watching your dog swim (when there are no swimming signs) are silently infuriated as you scare aware the fish. Your not being whimsical with your dog, your endangering your pet and annoying people who are trying to fish. Ear infections, Giardia, Leptospirosis, Cyanobacteria(fatal)... read up, this is why you bring dogs to places that test for bacteria. Its a fishing pond.. be smart keep dog'o on leash

Beautiful shared space for people and dogs. While we were there all dogs and their owners were…read moremindful of others and everyone had fun. Easy access to the water at multiple points. My senior dog had a great time swimming. Be cautious about algae/bacteria in the water and area!