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11 Greater Boston Spots to Bring Your Dog This Spring

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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.

Ronan Park

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

Nunziato Field

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

Zero New Washington Street

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

Fresh Pond Reservation

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

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.

Tudor Street Dog Park

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The fenced in area here comes with toys for the dogs.

Danehy Park

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The 50-acre park includes a dog run.

North Point Park

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The 8.5-acre spot allows dogs off-leash. Just be aware of the fence-less-ness.

Carleton Court Dog Park

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The fenced-in run is mostly concrete. Which can be a good thing if you'd don't want Rover covered in dirt in the end.

Paul Revere Park

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Dogs can run free in this park in the shadow of the Zakim Bridge.

Peters Park

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

Ronan Park

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

Nunziato Field

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

Zero New Washington Street

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

Fresh Pond Reservation

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

Boston Common

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.

Tudor Street Dog Park

The fenced in area here comes with toys for the dogs.

Danehy Park

The 50-acre park includes a dog run.

North Point Park

The 8.5-acre spot allows dogs off-leash. Just be aware of the fence-less-ness.

Carleton Court Dog Park

The fenced-in run is mostly concrete. Which can be a good thing if you'd don't want Rover covered in dirt in the end.

Paul Revere Park

Dogs can run free in this park in the shadow of the Zakim Bridge.