Any dog not under effective voice command (dog must respond to the command immediately without having to be commanded a second time) must be on a leash. I suggest to anyone going to Willard’s Woods bring a leash with them when they walk. Lynn Woods Reservation, a 2,200-acre municipal forest park located in Lynn, Massachusetts, is the second largest municipal park in the United States. 2,200 acres in Lynn, Lynnfield and Saugus – 2nd largest municipal park in the country Walden Pond=240 acres; Breed’s Pond=208 acres; Birch Pond=82 acres Gannon Golf Course (18 hole)=180 acres; Gravel Fire Roads=10 miles; Official Trails=30 miles; Highest Elevation (Burril Hill/Stone Tower)=285 ft.; Longitude West 70 degrees-55′-30′ to 71 degrees-00′-00′; Latitude North 42 degrees-27′-00′ to 42 degrees-31′-00′; Directions: From Route 128 North or South: Take Exit 43 in Lynnfield. (From this point, it is 4.0 miles to Lynn Woods.) At the bottom of the ramp, head east, following signs to Walnut Street, Saugus/Lynn. At 1.5 miles, bear left at the fork. You will cross over Route One and continue into Lynn (the boundary is unmarked) on Walnut Street. At a blinking light, turn left onto Pennybrook Road (opposite O’Callaghan Way). Go to the end of Pennybrook Road and between two stone pillars into the reservation. From Route 1 North or South: Take the Walnut Street exit in Saugus and head east on Walnut Street into Lynn. At 2.0 miles, turn left at a blinking light onto Pennybrook Road.

Off-leash wooded area. Many trails. Great hiking area. There are some mountain bikers. Location: Rt. 28 in Stoneham. Take 93N to Stoneham. Enter roundabout and exit at 9 o’clock. Follow South Border road- the Fells is on your right all along S. Border.

Lush sunny fields, lots of dogs of leash, small pond dogs can swim in, bike trails, and shaded open forest too. Dog heaven. Very limited parking on North. Please be considerate of neighbors. Location: 56 North Street. Directions: Middlesex Turnpike off 128. East towards Arlington, 2nd set of lights make a right on Adams 4/10 mile, right on North St. Park 2/10 mile on left across from 56 North Street – or use Main Entrance. Pond is closer to North.

2800 Acres Former Military Reservation. Dogs are allowed off leash, except in the parking lots/reception areas. This is a former military ammunition base. There is approx. 12 miles of paved trails, as well as wooded trails. Tips: It is very easy to get lost and loose your sense of direction, the trails are poorly marked, and almost maze like in nature. You will come across abandoned military buildings which are pretty cool. There are lots of streams. Get a trail map at the reception center before you set out (the online one is poor) there are some trail markers every so often so the trail map will give you a general idea of where you are. Location: Union Street/ off Free Street. Directions: Exit 14 (Route 228) off Route 3 (North or South). Follow 228 @ 3.4 miles North towards Hingham to a right onto Free Street. Follow Free Street about 1 mile to the park entrance on the right.

An old ski mountain with great dog walking trails. Trails are not clear at times, so use caution. Park Hours: Dusk-Dawn. Location: 98 Drabbington Way.

Located on Ash St (off route 30). It is a 2 mile walk all the way around the resevoir. Dogs can be off leash as long as they are under voice control.

A great place to socialize your dog. Approximately 10-12 dogs at a time. Wide space for dogs to run and play off leash. A Pooch Pass is required to use this park. The Pooch Pass can be purchased from the Council on Aging located at 5 Broad Street in Salem. You can be ticketed without it. You need proof of spay/neuter. Money goes for up keep of the park. Location: Leslie’s Retreat Park between Bridge and Commercial Streets, Salem. Directions: It is a little hard to find, but look closely as your crossing the bridge and look for a gazebo through a fence.

Large fenced in area for dogs to play off-leash. Location: Between Cedar and Gunhouse Street. Directions: From the North and South Shore: Route 128/95 to Route 95 South. Continue 4.5 miles to Exit 10/Coney Street. Turn left at top of ramp. Follow winding road (Route 27) for 2 miles to Sharon Center. Take a right on to South Main Street. At first traffic light, take a left on to East Foxboro Street. Continue 1/4 mile, parking is on the left opposite the ball fields. Park towards the back near the skateboard park. Follow the walking trail to the Dog Park. From Boston and South Shore: Follow the Southeast Expressway or Route 3 North to Route 128 North to 95 South. Take Exit 10 and follow directions above. From the South and Route 495: Route 95 North to Exit 8/Mechanic Street. Turn right at top of ramp onto South Main Street. Continue 2 miles to traffic light, take right onto East Foxboro Street. Continue 1/4 mile, parking is on the left opposite the ball fields. Park towards the back near the skateboard park. Follow the walking trail to the Dog Park. From the East: Take Route 27 West to Sharon center. Stay straight onto South Main Street. At first traffic light, take a left on to East Foxboro Street. Continue 1/4 mile, parking is on the left opposite the ball fields. Park towards the back near the skateboard park. Follow the walking trail to the Dog Park.

Walking trails to North River. Location: Historic downtown Norwell behind post office.

Located at Millwood Road. Over 800 acres of wooded trails and open fields. a pond with a beach-type area where dogs play and swim.

A beach, lots of wooded trails. Lots of dogs off leash, especially when walking through the woods and over the ‘dam’. Great way to meet lots of dogs along your walk, unleashed. Directions: Rte. 495 to exit 21A to Rte. 135 east. Entrance on right.

Located off Mill St behind the baseball field. You must show your license to get in and your dog must be registered in the town you live in. There is a beach / pond area for the dogs to swim. Bring your own water.

The farm and buildings at Great Brook Farm comprise a classic eastern Massachusetts agricultural landscape. The arrangement of open fields, sturdy walls, diversified woodlands and historic structures are significant images of our agricultural past. An active dairy farm operates year-round and guided barn tours are available from May to October. Amidst the beautiful scenery lie 20 miles of trails for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding. Notable Native American sites can be seen from these paths. During the winter months, trail-grooming allows skiing enthusiasts to take part in cross-country skiing. One of the farm buildings has been converted to a ski rental concession. Meadow Pond has a canoe launch and is ideal for fishing. Dogs can be off leash except near ice cream stand/parking lot. Lots of trails/fields and other dog walkers. Also ice cream stand in the park! There are horses so be sure to bring a leash with you. Location: 984 Lowell Street. Directions: Great Brook Farm State Park is located in north-eastern Massachusetts. Directions: From Rt. 128: Take exit 31B. Follow Route 225 West for 8 miles to the Carlisle center rotary, then turn right on Lowell St. (following the sign to Chelmsford.) Fern’s Market is on the corner. The Park entrance is 2 miles ahead on the right. The Park Office (984 Lowell St) is just beyond the entrance also on the right. Make right hand turn onto North Road. Parking area is 1/2 mile down on left. From the West (Route 2): Follow to Rt. 495 North. Use directions below. From the North: Take 495 South to Exit 34. Follow Route 110 West for .6 miles to Chelmsford Center, continue through light onto Route 4 South for 1 mile, then take right fork onto Concord Road towards Carlisle. The Park office is 2 miles ahead on the left. The Park is just beyond the office , go left on North Rd, parking lot is 1/2 mile down on the left. From the South: Take Rt. 495 North to exit 32 (Westford & To Route 225). At the bottom of the ramp go right. At the lights go straight through. At the T intersection go left (onto Rt. 225). Follow Rt. 225 till you reach the center of Carlisle (small rotary with monument in the middle). Go 3/4 of the way around the the rotary onto Lowell Street towards Chelmsford. The Entrance to the park is two miles down the road on the right. The Park Office (984 Lowell St) is just beyond the entrance also on the right.

Completely fenced, off-leash dog park. Only open during daylight hours. High secure fence with double gates, benches & poop bags available. Separate area for small dogs to play. Bring your own water. Location: Corner of Cottage & Village Streets. Directions: Rt. 495 to exit 19 Medway to Rt. 109.

Located in Foxborough and Wrentham. Swimming for dogs, lots of trails, dogs can be off leash but motorized bikes share the park as well. Great in the winter, buggy in summer. Several water holes and brooks throughout many trails. Few large ponds for dogs to swim in. Caution for motorized bikes. Road to park not plowed in winter. They do have a hunting season. Heading south on route 1 from Walpole, enter Foxborough, pass State Police on left, pass ceramic pottery place on left, take next left onto High Rock Road.

Beaches, boat dock your dogs can swim off of, trails through the woods. Off peak hours, there are tons of dogs there playing. During the day when the beach is open you are supposed to have the dogs leashed, but for the most part, in the wooded areas the dogs are off leash.

2 mile trail loop through wooded area, other cross trails. Leash-free, well marked trails. Lots of other dogs, particularly late pm and Sunday morning. Gathering spot is large open field w/pond, off School Street, behind South Acton Fire Station. Location: School Street. Directions: From south: Take 27 north, turn right at light onto school street after crossing railroad bridge. From North: Take 27 south, turn left onto School Street at light, before railroad bridge. From East: Take Route 2 west to Route 117 exit, at light turn left onto Route 27 S. Turn left at light before railroad bridge onto School Street. From West, Take Route 2E to rt. 27 exit. Turn left off ramp, heading toward Maynard. Go straight through first light. Turn left at next light onto School Street. From 117: take 117 to rt. 27 North. Follow directions for ‘From South.’

At least a hundred acres of non-working cranberry bogs, wide dirt trails and a sparkling clean pond for those whose dogs love water! This is a secluded heaven on earth. Location: Burrage Pond. Elm St. Halifax MA.

5 miles of trails through the woods. Location: Highland Street. Admission free to members of The Trustees. $3 daily use fee for non-members. Green Dogs permit required to walk dogs. Directions: From Route 128, take exit 20N and follow Route 1A north for 4.5 miles. Turn left onto Cutler Road and follow for 2.2 miles. At intersection with Highland Street, turn right. Parking area (20 cars) immediately on right. The Highland Street parking area provides access to Appleton Farms as well.

All types of trails. Hard/easy. Not really sure of the name of the trail but its starts by the water treatment plant off river road. There are trails along the river and further off shore. The trails along the river is easy. The ones off shore get tough. Location: Its right off river road. Down the street where the water treatment plant is. right by Trull brook golf course.

Miles of trails for hiking and cross country skiing in acres of woodlands. Very out of the way – you rarely encounter other hikers on these trails. No ponds or streams. Location: Taylor Road or Route 117. Directions: Park at Pompositticut School on Rt 117 in Stow when school is not in session or parking area on Taylor Road (anytime). Rt 117 to Packard Road, left on Taylor Road.

Small Beach with few walking trails. Located at Beaver Recreation Area on Beaver St. While there are no signs saying anything about any rules regarding dogs, I’m not sure you’re encouraged to bring your dog here – yet I’ve never had a problem with someone telling me I couldn’t have my dog running on the beach. I limit my visits to off season hours and my dog loves to play in the pond! There are a few walking trails off to the left of the pond that I have yet to explore so I’m not sure how far back they go. Location: Beaver St.