11 Greater Boston Spots to Bring Your Dog This Spring

By Tom Acitelli@tomacitelli Mar 6, 2015, 8:30am EST

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By Tom Acitelli@tomacitelli Mar 6, 2015, 8:30am EST

Spring is but two weeks and change away. So! We're looking past the snow and the ice and the time it takes you just to pick your way down one measly block these days toward warm climes and jollier times. To wit: a map of generally easy-to-get-to dog runs in Boston, Cambridge and Somerville. Together these 11 spots, including the Boston Common, North Point Park and Fresh Pond Reservation, contain hundreds of acres for Fido and Snookums to run leash-less and for you to relax in the sunshine. Clip 'n save this. You'll want it.

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Peters Park

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Peters Park includes one of the best-known, fenced-in dog runs in the city.

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1277 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02118

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Ronan Park

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The park includes a 6,000-square-foot dog run with a doggie fountain.

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Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122

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Nunziato Field

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The dog run here includes plenty of benches for weary or very relaxed owners.

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Summer Street, Somerville, MA 02143

Zero New Washington Street

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This dog run includes obstacles for the pooches and a gazebo for the humans.

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00 New Washington Street, Somerville, MA 02145

Fresh Pond Reservation

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Your canine has to be licensed with Cambridge to run free in this 162-acre expanse.

250 Fresh Pond Parkway, Cambridge, MA 02138

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Boston Common

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America's oldest public park, and the adjoining Public Garden, allow dogs to run free under certain conditions (see website). Hours are 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. except during special events.

Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02108

(617) 635-4505

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