Dog-Friendly Activities in Wayland, 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.

Great Brook Farm State Park is a pet-friendly park in Carlisle, MA. Leashed dogs can join their humans in exploring the 20 miles of trails together. The trails are popular for cross-country skiing in the winter. There is also a working dairy farm, complete with resident farm animals, on the property.

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.

Minute Man National Historical Park is a pet-friendly site in Lincoln, MA. Your leashed pup can tag along to explore the area of significant structures and landscapes associated with the opening battle of the American Revolution. Please note you must clean up after your pet, but no trash cans are provided.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Ashland State Park in Ashland, MA. This pet-friendly park offers a scenic trail around the reservoir for you and Fido to explore. Please note that dogs are not permitted on the beaches or in swimming areas during the summer months.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Middlesex Fells Reservation, a pet-friendly, 2,500-acre woodland park that ranges through multiple towns, including Medford, Malden and Stoneham, MA. You and Fido can explore a multitude of different trails and landscapes, including ponds, forests, streams and scenic views. There are even some off-leash areas that are clearly posted throughout the park.

The Mendon Twin Drive-In is a pet-friendly attraction in Mendon, MA, that offers two screens for movies and has high-quality sound. Dogs are allowed in vehicles, but must be supervised and under your control at all times. Fido can join you outside your vehicle on a leash, but will not be permitted to enter Judi's Snack Bar or Pop's Beer Garden. The theater asks that you provide your own food and water bowls for Fido. Cash and credit cards are accepted for tickets, food, and beverages.

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 can join their humans for a walk around Horn Pond in Woburn, MA. This popular space features pet-friendly walking trails around the pond and wetland spaces. Please note that part of the trail is on a sidewalk along a busy road.

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.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners in the taproom at Navigation Brewing Company in Lowell, MA. This pet-friendly brewery serves a variety of rotating craft beers made on site, and they frequently feature live music acts and food trucks. Please note that pooches aren't allowed in the hallways during taproom hours and must be on a non-retractable leash.

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!

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.

Maynard Dog Park is a half-acre off-leash dog park for Fido in Maynard, MA. This dog park is completely fenced and has a double-gated entrance so your canine companion can play and run safely. Trees provide shade and there is a canine water fountain available during the warmer months.

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.

The Upper Charles Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Milford! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Upper Charles Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

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.

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.