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.

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.

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.

This is a pretty awesome place to bring your dog if your dog likes other dogs. There is a fenced-in…read morearea on one end of the park, and the rest is a grassy field for sports. Many dog owners do choose to leave the smaller fenced area to play ball with their dog in the field. One warning however - there is a sign posted at the entrance that says you need to keep your dog inside the fenced area and that you need a dog tag from the city of Newton. I have never encountered a police officer coming by to check for tags, and I've been here dozens of times, but I have heard from other people that they received verbal warnings. So just be wary of this. I am pretty sure this is a rule posted in most dog parks. For the most part, owners are pretty good about picking up after their dogs and leaving the park if their dog is misbehaving. The winter melt can be a little disgusting, which tends to be true of all dog parks unfortunately. Don't wear your nicest sneakers to the dog park. Tip: If you show up between 10:30am and noon on a weekday, you may encounter LOTS of dogs. I've observed that this tends to be the period where the local dog walkers and daycare folks come by with their carfuls of dogs. This is a GREAT time to swing by if your dog is very social.

It appears to be at 146 Newton Street, Brighton. The Parks Commissioner Banks from the City of…read moreNewton excludes everyone from use of the park unless they pay $70-$75 dollars for a dog license and permit " medallion." They charge $100.00 for any dog from outside of Newton to use the park. The park is very muddy and appears to be in part in Brighton. (Elmhurst Rd is end of Newton). The Parks hired a park ranger to issue fines unless all dogs have permits. The dog license is $20.00 and excludes all use of public parks (Off leash)

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.

We went to the dog park for the first time. The pugs didn't like the stone surface but had good…read morespace. No water for dogs. We couldn't find any bathrooms. We were visiting Watertown and didn't find any other nicer dog parks. Our home town has great dog parks so I guess we're spoiled.

This is an expansive, beautiful park. There are a variety of offerings such as a dog park,…read morebasketball courts, fields, splash pad, playground, and even a pickle ball court. There are picnic tables, benches, and a gazebo for seating. There is ample parking. Everything is very clean and well-kept.

I had a great time visiting this pond. There is a trail that goes around the pond, that takes…read moreabout an hour to walk. It's sandy and pebbly, not propery paved. There is mostly beach sand/gravel around the banks of the pond. The water is super clear and glassy and we could see fish in the water! It's a good spot to see some foliage. A ways from the pond, you can see the site where Henry David Thoreau's cabin was, and you can also see a recreation at a different location. It's definitely a little crowded with people, but makes a decent place to get a little bit of crisp autumn air. I saw plenty of folks around the banks fishing and hiking. It's not the most remote hiking spot around. Nearby is the cute little town of Concord. The parking is on the expensive side as others had noted. It is 8 dollars for MA plates, but there is a substantial amount of parking close to the visitor center.

My mom and I stopped by Walden Pond when we spent a day in Concord a week or so ago, and it was a…read moretreat to experience it on my first visit to Concord. Walden Pond is a pond, not very different from ponds all over the country. What makes it special is its association with Henry David Thoreau. He lived in a cabin on the shore of the pond for two years, and the pond and his experience living there inspired one of his most famous works, "Walden; or, Life in the Woods." The park has a lot to offer. There are trails, including the Pond Path, which circles the pond. There are beach areas. There is a visitor center, where you can watch a short documentary about Walden Pond. There's a gift shop/bookstore, where you can buy a copy of Walden to read while looking at Walden. There's also the replica of Thoreau's cabin (you can also visit the site of the original cabin). My mom and I visited the Visitor Center, watched the documentary, and enjoyed a picnic lunch on the main beach. We saw tons of people hiking, swimming, boating, kayaking, and more. Walden Pond is a special place - a must visit if you're also visiting Concord for the first time.

Tranquil, quiet and so very green. This is the place to truly relax. Deeply peaceful with a few…read moredogs happily running across the grass. The park is tucked away in a quiet neighborhood so there are not a lot of people and it's a safe area to bring kids, have a picnic, a mellow date or have a moment of peace alone. I absolutely love the big Willow trees lining the paths.

Great park for dogs! Great parks for people! It is beautiful relaxing and fun. Kids and dogs…read morewelcome. It sounds like renovations are happening soon at thw park. Picnics are great here.

Lovely place for a walk, jog, run, or to hangout and have a picnic. Lots of areas to explore…read moreoffering something for everyone. Plus lots of dogs!!!! Yay dogs!! So cute!! Parking was only for cambridge residents as far as I could tell, at least in one main lot we saw. The perfect escape to find fresh air and some greenery in the city.

My family and I visited Fresh Pond for the first time and it was beautiful. We were lucky to have…read morefound street parking right across from the Trader Joe's. The loop was well paved in most areas and there were a couple off trails that were a nice surprise. It was pretty crowded even for a "not so great weather day" so I can imagine how busy it gets on a nice day. Loved how it was a dog friendly place. Most people didn't have their dogs on leash. This is great for families who feel comfortable with it but imagine it could be an issue for others. We will definitely be back!

As the weather warms up again, I've been scouting out worthwhile trails to bike. The Thorndike…read morefield is right alongside the MinuteMan trail, a 10-mile, paved sprint that runs from Bedford to Alewife, which made it the perfect place to park. The lot is large with plenty of room for at least 20-30 cars. We've routed here a few Saturdays now and have never had an issue finding parking. It's safe, spacious and very well-trafficked. Because we don't have dogs, this park is mostly just a parking spot for us, but if we did it does seem like an excellent place to take your pup!

Great location. Always clean and there's enough room for a score of woofies to run and play…read more There's also a small separate section for the smaller ones.

Let me start by thanking the first poster on this one- a very solid find! There are VERY few fenced…read morein dog parks in Boston, and even fewer that have anything more than dirt. This one is clearly new and has a very durable/new fence with a double gate. There is free street parking, although it can be a tight fit. They use a pebble-like material on the ground that works really well and keeps the ground dry, which is probably the next best thing after grass. If you have a car, this is an awesome find! It's a double edged sword, because it's a small park and once the Boston dog owners know its here it will get a lot more crowded ;)

It's an alright spot, I really wish it was maintained better. it has potential, it's a good spot if…read moreyou just want your dog to be able to stretch their legs safely in the city.