Dog-Friendly Activities in New Bedford, MA

There are 4 dog-friendly activities in New Bedford, and 38 more nearby. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in New Bedford.

Captain Jack Peterson Dog Park

New Bedford, MA

Captain Jack Peterson Dog Park Captain Jack Peterson Dog Park is a popular fenced park for off-leash exercise in New Bedford, MA. Established in 2018, this members-only park requires an annual fee and entry fob, but it offers lots of memorable features to make Fido feel at home, including a fire hydrant and picnic benches. Dogs must be at least four months old to enjoy the park and have up-to-date vaccinations. See Details

Fort Taber Park

New Bedford, MA

Fort Taber Park Fort Taber Park welcomes leashed dogs at this pet-friendly historic fort in New Bedford, MA. Featuring a 50-acre waterfront park that provides over a mile of ocean frontage, this spot is sure to be a big hit with Fido. Enjoy a walk on over one mile of walking paths near the shore. Pets must be cleaned up after during their visit, and a parking pass is required. See Details

New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park

New Bedford, MA

New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park Bring Fido along for a visit to New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park. Located in New Bedford, MA, this pet-friendly historic destination offers one-hour walking tours from May to October. The tour will bring you up and down cobblestone streets past restored whaling mansions, the custom house and the Seaman's Bethel, made famous in the novel Moby Dick. Leashed dogs are allowed in the garden area, but pets are not permitted inside the park visitor center. See Details

Brooklawn Park

New Bedford, MA

Brooklawn Park Brooklawn Park is a dog-friendly recreational haven for residents seeking some exercise and fresh air in New Bedford, MA. This city-owned park attracts kids, families, and active adults who want to take a walk with their pets through woods, fields and on paved walking paths. See Details

Steamship Authority

Woods Hole, MA

Steamship Authority Steamship Authority is pet-friendly. Established in 1960, the Steamship Authority has long been the fastest and funnest way of getting to and from Martha’s Vineyard. Before you set sail from the terminal at Woods Hole on Cape Cod, cashiers at the ticket booth have been known to stock treats and bowls of water. Once onboard, stay on the outer deck or in your car with four-legged passengers. There are two Steamship Authority terminals on the island in Vineyard Haven, also known as Tisbury, and Oaks Bluff. Round trip tickets start at $19 for humans and dogs travel for free. Check their website for updated schedules. See Details

The Knob

Falmouth, MA

The Knob Enjoy scenic views and wildlife viewing at The Knob, a dog-friendly nature area in Falmouth, MA. The trails follow along the shoreline and offers impressive views of Quissett Harbor and Buzzards Bay. The Knob is a popular spot for sunset watching and birding. Please leash and clean up after your pets on the trails. See Details

Massasoit State Park

Taunton, MA

Massasoit State Park Dogs are welcome to join their owners at Massasoit State Park in East Taunton, MA. The park is home to a number of trails that weave around the pretty ponds located in the area. The best time of year to visit is in the fall, when the scarlet cranberry bogs and pine trees turn to stunning shades of contrasting colors. Pets must be leashed and cleaned up after during their visit. See Details

Brewery 44

Carver, MA

Brewery 44 Brewery 44 welcomes Fido to join you for a drink in Carver, MA. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are always welcome in their taproom, outside beer garden and lounge. They specialize in small batch craft beers and seltzer. Stop by to enjoy a beverage with your best friend, and check out their rotating selection of food trucks and entertainment. See Details

Lucky Goat Brewing

Wareham, MA

Lucky Goat Brewing Lucky Goat Brewing is a dog-friendly brewery in Wareham, MA. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio. Try selections from mild to wild, like the experimental "Wild Kid Sour Saison" series in original, mango, strawberry, and cherry flavors. See Details

Nasketucket Bay Vineyard

Fairhaven, MA

Nasketucket Bay Vineyard Nasketucket Bay Vineyard is a pet-friendly destination in Fairhaven, MA. They offer plenty of places to sit outside with your pup, where he'll be lavished with attention. Try one of their wines with international gourmet treats like cheeses, meats and sweets. Be sure to check out their Fido Fridays during the warmer months. See Details

Raymond F Jones Memorial Dog Park

Tiverton, RI

Raymond F Jones Memorial Dog Park Bring Fido for a play date at Raymond F Jones Memorial Dog Park, an off-leash park in Tiverton, RI. The park is divided into three distinct areas: one for small or senior dogs, one for large or high-energy dogs, and a private section ideal for cooling down or training sessions. Shaded by trees and equipped with agility ramps and tires, the park offers plenty of space for dogs to play and explore. Please note: all dogs must be spayed or neutered and up to date on their rabies vaccination to enter the park. See Details

PetSmart

Swansea, MA

PetSmart PetSmart in Swansea, MA, invites Fido to drop by and check out the selection of delicious treats. The store carries everything Fido could ever possibly want or need, from high quality dog food to apparel. The store also offers grooming services. See Details

L.L Bean Outlet Store

Wareham, MA

L.L Bean Outlet Store Wareham Crossing's L.L Bean Outlet Store in Wareham, MA is pet friendly. You can bring Fido with you inside while you shop apparel and outerwear, outdoor gear, home furnishings, active and casual footwear, and a whole host of travel items, all at bargain prices. See Details

Nasketucket Bay State Reservation

Mattapoisett, MA

Nasketucket Bay State Reservation Dogs are welcome at Nasketucket Bay State Reservation in the tongue-twisting town of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts. You and Fido will discover 209 acres of wooded trails, open fields and rocky shoreline. Pets are allowed on the dog-friendly trails around the park, as long as they are on a leash under six feet and all mess is cleaned up after them. See Details

Wareham Pack Walkers

Wareham, MA

Wareham Pack Walkers Wareham Pack Walkers is a dog-friendly activity group in Wareham, MA. Group members can participate in free pack walks, playgroups, meetups and holiday events. For those looking for more than socialization, Wareham Pack Walkers offers group or private obedience training. Join this excellent program to help you and Fido make great friends. See Details

Lloyd Center for the Environment

South Dartmouth, MA

Lloyd Center for the Environment Bring your pet to explore the beautiful trails at dog-friendly Lloyd Center for the Environment in South Dartmouth, MA. Pups are welcome off leash before 10 AM and after 3 PM, but they must remain on a leash if visiting during the day. Dogs must be cleaned up after and aren't permitted in the Raptor Zone. See Details

Dartmouth Dog Park

North Dartmouth, MA

Dartmouth Dog Park Bring Fido to Dartmouth Dog Park, a safe place for dogs to play off leash in North Dartmouth, MA. This fenced dog park has a ramp, mounds to explore, sand pits, a pipe, benches for owners to sit at and an open space for pooches to hang out in. The area surrounding the dog park is picturesque and well worth exploring with Fido on a leash. See Details

Freetown-Fall River State Forest

Assonet, MA

Freetown-Fall River State Forest Freetown-Fall River State Forest is dog friendly. Located within the Bridgewater Triangle of Assonet, MA, this forest sprawls out over 5,000 acres across the Massachusetts back-country. The area is not for the faint-hearted, however, as it's long been known as a spooky and mysterious place, stretching all the way back to the tumultuous times of Native tribes and early settlers. You can explore this stunning place along 25 miles of trails, but make sure Fido remains on a leash for the duration of your visit. See Details

Greenvale Vineyards

Portsmouth, RI

Greenvale Vineyards Greenvale Vineyards in Portsmouth, RI, is dog friendly. Fido is allowed on the tasting room patio as long as he is leashed, well-behaved and cleaned up after. This sixth generation family-run vineyard offers wine flights and hosts food trucks seasonally. See Details

Gooseberry Island Public Boat Launch

Westport, MA

Gooseberry Island Public Boat Launch Leashed dogs are allowed at Gooseberry Island Public Boat Launch, a pet-friendly rocky beach in Westport, MA. This paved ramp offers scenic views of the Massachusetts' coastline. Pups can even enjoy a swim in the shallow waters adjacent to the rocky beach. Please note that the nearby Horseneck Beach State Reservation does not allow dogs from April 1st through September 15th, so be cautious of how far you and Fido stray from the boat ramp during the summer months. See Details