Dog-Friendly Activities in Avon, MA

Get cultured alongside your four-legged friend at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln, MA. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the unusual pieces with you. This 30-acre, pet-friendly park is the largest of its kind in New England and is home to over 60 large-scale, modern, and contemporary sculptures. Exhibits are constantly changing, making each visit to the park unique. Admission fees apply but Fido is free to explore.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Boston Public Garden, a famous, pet-friendly botanical garden in the center of Boston known for its swan boats, walking paths and sculptures.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Borderland State Park in Easton, MA. This pet-friendly park offers over 20-miles of hiking trails to explore and many ponds that water-loving canines will enjoy.

Leashed dogs are welcome at World's End, a pet-friendly seaside park in Hingham, MA, with plenty of hiking and walking trails. While there is little to no beach access, the trails are well-groomed and offer gorgeous views of Boston Harbor.

Fido can play off-leash in designated spaces at Stoddard's Neck Dog Park located on the town line between Weymouth and Hingham, MA. Surrounded on three sides by water and on the fourth side by a 4-foot rock wall, this grassy park has trails to explore, woods to romp in and river access for water-loving pups. Waste stations can be found throughout the park, as well as benches and picnic tables.

Charles River Canoe & Kayak is a dog-friendly kayak rental business with a location in Boston, MA, that lets you bring Fido out on the water. They may even have a canine life jacket available for your pup to wear (size dependent). Hours vary by location, but the season runs from May through mid-October.

Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University is a Boston favorite with its pet-friendly wooded walkways and trails. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore The Arnold Arboretum’s 281-acre landscape with you, just remember to clean up after Fido.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Jamaica Pond, a pet-friendly park in Boston, MA. You and Fido can wander the 1.5-mile path that surrounds the pond. If you're coming by car, you can find parking on Perkins Street, located on the pond's west side.

Park-9 Dog Bar is a full-service bar and indoor dog park in Everett, MA. The 10,000-square-foot venue is climate-controlled, with two bars serving cocktails, beer, and wine, as well as pizza, salads, and sandwiches. Fido can even enjoy a dog treat flight and dog beer!. Dogs are welcome to play in the park off leash, and there's even a separate area for pups under 25 lbs. Annual and monthly memberships as well as daily passes are available, but all dogs must be registered prior to entering with proof of vaccinations and neutered/spayed. Daycare is available, and guests are also able to reserve space for their dog's birthday paw-ty or special yappy hour!

Canine companions are welcome to tag along as you sip on a craft brew at Untold Brewing in Scituate, MA. This pet-friendly brewery welcomes leashed dogs inside the taproom and on the outdoor patio. Food trucks visit regularly, but outside food is also welcome.

Bass Pro Shops is a pet-friendly outdoor adventure retail chain store with a location in Foxboro, MA. Leashed dogs are welcome to shop alongside you throughout the store. Browse their selection of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, while Fido is sure to sniff out their pet section.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Belle Isle Marsh Reservation, the city's last remaining salt marsh in Boston, MA. You and Fido can wander this scenic park's dog-friendly pathways as you look out for marsh birds and other wildlife.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Deer Island HarborWalk in Winthrop, MA, which offers miles of paved, pet-friendly pathways for you and Fido to explore. While scenic throughout, this park's highest vantage point offers sweeping views of downtown Boston and the Harbor.

Dog-friendly Jean B. Waldstein Playground in Brookline, MA, allows Fido to play off-leash each day between dawn and 9:00 AM. Your canine companion can exercise and socialize with friends on or off a leash in the large open field. This open area is not enclosed so pets should be supervised. Family-friendly Jean B. Waldstein Playground also has basketball courts and softball fields, picnic tables, a playground, restrooms, walking paths, and a splash pad.

Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. in Waltham, MA, is a brewery with pet-friendly seating outside. Although Mighty Squirrel doesn't have a kitchen, they host a rotating list of food trucks, with multiple eateries on wheels on site during the weekends. Check out their website for upcoming events and live music.

Black Hat Brew Works is a dog-friendly brewery located in Bridgewater, MA. Fido is welcome to join you while you enjoy a refreshing beer inside the taproom or on the outside patio. Dogs must be leashed for the duration of your visit. Patrons are welcome to bring their own food to the brewery, order in, or grab a bite to eat from a food truck which are frequently parked outside.

Downeast Cider House serves up amazing cider flights in a great atmosphere at their pet-friendly location in Boston, MA. You and your leashed pup are welcome in their taproom, where Fido can enjoy a refreshing bowl of water while you try a flight of their exclusive cider flavors on tap as well as original favorites. Visitors are welcome to bring outside food to enjoy with their cider.

Break Rock Brewing Co is a dog-friendly brewery located in Quincy's Marina Bay in Quincy, MA. Dogs are welcome to join you inside and at outdoor tables. They specialize in serving world-class beers in a laid-back atmosphere. They often host local food trucks and allow patrons to bring outside food.

Remnant Brewing offers pet-friendly outdoor seating at Bow Market in Somerville, MA. Bring Fido along while you enjoy craft beers in a variety of styles at one of the many tables on the plaza patio. Popular options include the Bow St Session ale, Hang Time IPA, Cosmic Dawn sour, and Exquisite Corpse stout. If you're hungry, food is available from neighboring establishments.

Fido can play off-leash at Randolph Dog Park in Randolph, MA. This fenced dog park has separate areas for large and small dogs in addition to tunnels, boulders and stairs for dogs to climb and explore. The park also offers benches, shade and seasonally available water fountains.