Dog-friendly Boston: places to go with your dog
Looking for dog-friendly places in Boston? We've mapped 355 spots in and around Boston in the United States – dog parks, vets and shops – so you and your dog can plan the day.

- Places
- 355
- Places
- 151
- Dog parks
- 77
- Vets
- 51
Dog-friendly places in Boston
151 places
- Arlington PathBoston
- Leash required
- Arlington PathBoston
- Leash required
- Arlington PathBoston
- Leash required
- Arlington PathBoston
- Leash required
- Arthur Fiedler FootbridgeBoston
- Allowed inside
- Arthur Fiedler FootbridgeBoston
- Allowed inside
- Arthur Fiedler FootbridgeBoston
- Allowed inside
- Beacon PathBoston
- Leash required
- Boston HarborwalkBoston
- Leash required
- Boston HarborwalkBoston
- Leash required
- Boston HarborwalkBoston
- Leash required
- Boston HarborwalkBoston
- Leash required
Dog-friendly dog parks in Boston
77 places
- Amory Playground Green Dog ParkAmory Street & Freeman Street, 02445 Brookline
- Allowed inside
- Bark PlaceBoston
- Off-leash
- Bay Village Dog ParkBoston
- Off-leash
- Beecher St Play AreaBoston
- Off-leash
- Bremen Street Dog ParkBoston
- Off-leash
- Carleton Court Dog ParkCarleton Street 49, 02116 Boston
- Allowed inside
- Child Street Dog ParkBoston
- Off-leash
- Danehy Dog ParkSherman Street 39, 02138 Cambridge
- Off-leash
- Dedham Dog ParkCommon Street 269, 02026 Dedham
- Off-leash
- Dog Park @ The TrackBoston
- Off-leash
- Dog Park @ The YardSuffolk Downs Boulevard 10, 02151 Revere
- Off-leash
- Dog RanchBoston
- Off-leash
Dog-friendly vets in Boston
51 places
- Angell Animal Medical CenterSouth Huntington Avenue 350, 02130-4803 BostonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Arlington Animal ClinicBostonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Back Bay Veterinary ClinicNewbury Street 288, 02115 BostonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Banfield Pet HospitalHigh Street 1451, 02090 WestwoodDogs welcome, details not known yet
- BluePearlBear Hill Road 180, 02451 WalthamDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Bond Vet - SomervilleFoley Street 320, 02145 SomervilleDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Bond Vet - WatertwonArsenal Street 537, 02472 BostonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Boston Animal HospitalBostonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Boston Pet HavenBostonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Boston Veterinary CareBostonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Boston Veterinary ClinicTremont Street 363, 02116 BostonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Burlington Veterinary HospitalBostonDogs welcome, details not known yet
Dog-friendly shops in Boston
41 places
- Anton's CleanersCharles Street 37, 02114 Boston
- Allowed inside
- Barks & Bubbles Pet SalonMain Street 953, 01880 WakefieldDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Brookline Grooming and Pet SuppliesHarvard Street 146;148, 02446 BostonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Ciao Bow WowBostonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Crate EscapeBostonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Crate EscapeBrighton Street 30, 02478 BelmontDogs welcome, details not known yet
- D'Tails Pet BoutiqueBerkeley Street 73, 02116 BostonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- DogVenture Supply Co.BostonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Fish & BoneNewbury Street 217, 02116 BostonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Gone To The DogsAlbion Street 55, 01880 WakefieldDogs welcome, details not known yet
- L & L Pet GroomingBeale Street 161, Boston
- Allowed inside
- Loyal CompanionWashington Street 1030, 02118 BostonDogs welcome, details not known yet
Dog-friendly parks & nature in Boston
33 places
- Belle Isle Marsh ReservationBennington Street 1399, 02128 East Boston
- Leash required
- Binford Street ParkBinford Street, 02210 Boston
- Leash required
- Boston Public GardenCharles Street 4, 02116 Boston
- Leash required
- Charles River EsplanadeBoston
- Leash required
- Charlesgate ParkBoston
- Allowed inside
- Christopher Columbus Waterfront ParkBoston
- Allowed inside
- Commonwealth Ave MallBoston
- Allowed inside
- Draw Seven State ParkDraw Seven State Park, 02145 Somerville
- Leash required
- Edward L. Leathers Dog ParkWalnut Street 19, 02143 Somerville
- Allowed inside
- Elliot Norton ParkTremont Street 295, 02116 Boston
- Leash required
- Esplanade PlayspaceBoston
- Leash required
- Garden of PeaceBoston
- Allowed inside
Dog-friendly hotels & stays in Boston
2 places
Walks, dog parks and off-lead areas in Boston
Boston has 33 parks and green spaces for walks and 77 dog parks. Your dog can run off-lead at Bark Place, Bay Village Dog Park and Beecher St Play Area, for example. Check the signs on site.
Vets, shops and places to stay
For everything else, Boston has 51 vets and animal clinics, 41 shops that let dogs in and 2 hotels and stays where your dog can sleep over.
Missing a place in Boston?
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FAQ
Is Boston dog-friendly?
maps.dog lists 355 places in Boston where dogs are welcome, including dog parks, vets and shops.
Where can my dog go off-lead in Boston?
For example at Bark Place, Bay Village Dog Park and Beecher St Play Area. Check the signs on site.
How up to date is this?
The base data comes from OpenStreetMap and from dog owners. Every review updates the info on dogs inside, water bowls and leads.