◦ Off-leash dog park · Boston, MA
Thorndike Dog Park
Arlington's main fenced dog park — neighborhood-friendly, modest size, dependable.
- Fully fenced
- Small-dog area
- Water on site
Opening hours
- Every day
- 7am to 9pm
Hours come from Thorndike Dog 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.
Full Massachusetts leash lawOther off-leash parks near Thorndike Dog Park
- Danehy Dog Park0.7 mi away
- Fully fenced
- Small-dog area
- Water on site
- Little Fresh Pond Dog Beach1.2 mi away
- Unfenced
- Water on site
- Lots of shade
- Hunnewell Playground3.2 mi away
- Partially fenced
◦ The honest take
Fenced off-leash space in Arlington. Standard suburban dog park — separately gated, water seasonally, picnic tables. The right answer for Arlington / Belmont / Medford residents.