◦ Off-leash dog park · Boston, MA
Peters Park
South End's main fenced dog park — 13,000 sq ft with a separate small-dog area, gravel surface, mature trees.
- Fully fenced
- Small-dog area
- Water on site
- Lots of shade
Opening hours
- Every day
- 6am to 11:30pm
Hours come from Peters Park's Google listing and can change with the season. Check posted signs on site, particularly for parks that close at dusk.
Leash rules in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has no statewide dog leash law. Leashing rules are set by individual cities and counties, and most municipalities require dogs to be leashed in public except inside designated off-leash dog parks.
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◦ The honest take
Boston's best-known South End dog park. Big fenced main area plus a 3,000 sq ft small-dog section. Gravel surface — less mud than grass, hot in direct sun. Heavy weekend use. Free, City of Boston.