Flower is a fan of the Bark Park, especially after she woofs down onion rings at Sullivan's just up…read morethe path!! The space is really convenient to get to - it's near Castle Island, walk-able (albeit a bit of a hike!) from the Broadway area, and is generally rather safe. During the summer, it's awesome because there is a doggy water fountain for all the pooches to enjoy. Since it is fenced in, it's a great way for FloJo to sprint around, chase, and be chased without having to worry about running off somewhere where she shouldn't go... Parking around the area is definitely a little tough and there is no real crosswalk to get to the park, so I would definitely wear sneakers. Overall, as long as you bring waste bags and water for yourself, it's definitely a great place to be. Parts of the park are shaded, which is wonderful on hot summer days. There aren't any benches for humans, so like other Yelpers have mentioned ... be prepared to stand. Most of the other doggy owners are nice and you'll surely make new friends. Don't be embarrassed if your dog has their own Instagram, Twitter, and/or Tindr (say what?!) account because most of the other humans will admit their dogs have one, too. I typically bring a tennis ball or two with me to toss around. Flower shares her toys well, but if your dog doesn't, I wouldn't bring anything because all the other dogs just want to play. Don't bring any nice toys because they will be destroyed in minutes. Tennis balls are the majority favorite! Sidenote: I will admit that I come to the park after dark on weeknights. The area around the park and Castle Island is heavily patrolled by Boston Police and the Staties. If you feel uncomfortable walking back to your car, just ask one of the police officers to follow you back to your car and they will certainly help you out.

The park is situated in a shady area between the beach and the hill up to Dorchester Heights…read more There is a sturdy chain-link fence, and crushed stone on the ground. The doggy bubbler is priceless. There are typically several dogs of all varying sizes there in the morning and evening. Owners tend to pay attention to their pooches and clean up after them, while they socialize.

This is not a good baseball field. This is just a dog park with baseball field with no fence and…read morethe infield for both the softball field and baseball field suck.

This is a park area with some picnic benches (not many, maybe 2-4), a pond next door (Hall's Pond…read moreSanctuary), a baseball field and some grass that is great for dogs to play. I saw around 10 dogs play here without a leash (there is no fence however). It is great for picnics and for working out. The middle lawn area is surrounded by a dirt track. There is a small parking lot on the side. I think parking is free. There are lots of squirrels for dogs to chase. There's also a tennis court. I sat here for a long time admiring all the doggies playing with one another. I personally accessed the park by foot from Beacon Street. You cannot access through this way if you are going by car because the street connecting Beacon to the park is private. I'm new to the Boston area, but I noticed that people sure love their baseball and almost all the kids are in little league. There are a ton of baseball fields, everywhere.

Awesome park for fitness and off lease dogs! So close to the riverway. Nice people here. Come and…read morehave fun in the sun!

This part is for sports lovers . It has a soccer field , baseball field , track field and a…read morefootball field . It has a playground also for kids . They have free street parking . No public bathrooms . It's dog friendly as long as you follow the Brookline dog laws. They also have a parking lot down the street a bit if you have trouble finding street parking .

I'm a huge fan of Fort Washington. We take our dog there every single day. Other owners are great…read moreand the park is very nice and well-kept. There are openings on all sides, so only well-trained dogs enter the park and roam off-leash. This is nice and means that most dogs get along and are well-behaved. Be respectful and pick up after your dog after they do their business in the park. Trash cans and free poop bags abound. The area used to be kinda rough with some homeless people sleeping near one of the entrances, but the construction crews removed the giant cinder blocks they were on, so that hasn't been an issue lately. Also watch out for the uber-protective guy who comes and salutes the park (he uploaded some pictures) -- he's more of a nuisance than anything.

"Let no unpatriotic hand destroy this revolutionary relic, now known as Fort Washington."…read more In the "History of Cambridge, Massachusetts 1630-1877" by Lucius R. Paige, on Page 422, "Let no unpatriotic hand destroy this revolutionary relic, now known as Fort Washington." The Erecting of the Dog Fence, approved by the Cambridge Historical Commission in 11/2005, on the 230th anniversary of the building of Fort Washington Earthworks, has in my opinion severely eroded the 231 year old Earthworks and turned the Parade ground in a frozen mud pit. Dogs borrow holes in the 231 year old Earthworks with impunity, as there is no protection for these fragile revolutionary relics, our forefathers so bravely constructed under British cannonades while suffering sickness and death in the Camps and Barracks of Cambridge. --- Read "1776" 1776: Books: David McCullough I am glad Cambridge preserved the 149 year old fence in the 1902, 1976, 1986 etc. around Fort Washington, but the Fence was built for the purpose of providing protection to the 231 year old Earthworks. Washington and his Volunteer Soldiers, who toiled so hard to build the Hundreds of Siege fortifications around Boston that, with Knox's Ticonderoga Canon on Dorchester Heights, Forced the British Evacuation of Boston on March 17, 1776. Fort Washington Earthworks are the last remaining fragile revolutionary relics of these Hundreds of Siege fortifications built, that resulted in Washington's Improbable Victory. I believe these 231 years old Earthworks deserve at least the same protection afforded the Earthworks at National Battlefields such as Petersburg. FROM PETERSBURG VA, NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK --- CIVIL WAR EARTHWORKS LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES 2 States: c. Minimize the deleterious action of natural phenomena on the earthworks, e.g., windthrow of trees, burrowing of animals, or invasion of plant species that reduce natural diversity and erosion controlling cover. I do like dogs, but as a USN Veteran, DAV, and American Legion Member, I feel this not the proper place to allow dogs to run free, just as dogs are not permitted in Mt Auburn Cemetery. BRIAN D. CAMPBELL PEARL STREET CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139 CAMBRIDGE CHRONICLE Letter: Dog park needs improvements Wednesday, February 14, 2007 - Updated: 12:36 PM EST I have been a resident of Cambridgeport for more than nine years, and I have enjoyed using the dog park at Fort Washington and respect its historical significance. In the past year, I have become increasingly alarmed at the abuse that the park has suffered. Today the site is little more than a large dirt lot. The green grass has long disappeared and the mounds are eroding. Large holes mar the site, and gravel litters the ground where grass once grew. I think it's important to have a dog-friendly dog park, and I appreciate the effort Cambridge has made by installing fences to enclose the park. However, Cambridge's magnanimous effort to help dog owners has attracted abuse, especially by dog walkers. At some times during the day, I have seen dog walkers carry 10 dogs to Fort Washington. Some dog walkers are responsible and do not allow their dogs to harm the park. However, others are not so respectful. Some dog walkers release their dogs where they wildly run into the park. Sometimes they run around with leashes dragging in the dirt. Some dogs become bored or anxious and dig large holes in the mounds or in the grass. The sheer volume of dogs (between 10 to 30 dogs) is detrimental to the space. I would like to propose that drastic measures be taken to protect the park. First, I would like to see the park closed for restoration to grow new grass and rebuild the mounds. This would include restoring topsoil that has either blown away or eroded off the site. During a restoration period, the dog walkers would have to find a new place to take the dogs. Secondly, I would propose limiting the dog park in the amount of dogs that one could take to the park. This limit would prevent or discourage dog walkers from bringing large packs to the park. I fondly remember going to Fort Washington with my dog and being able to sit in the grass, throw a ball or just enjoy a summer's day. I hope Cambridge will find a way to save this special park so that others will be able to do this in the future. George Washington once walked this ground. Soldiers stood ready to protect Boston there. Now it's our turn to protect the land that once played an important part in our country's history. CLAIRE DANIEL Cambridge BRIAN D. CAMPBELL PEARL STREET CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139

So far, we have only been here twice, Labor Day 2023 and 2024 after moving to MA in 2023. We wish…read morewe didn't live 40 minutes away by car. We would be here much more often! Since our only times here have been on probably the busiest day of the year, please take that into consideration with my review. The not so great: Parking is a bit tight, but not impossible if you got a bit of patience. There are no public restrooms, this year (2024) there didn't seem to be any bins for dog poop or trash, there is only one water station at the front. The good: With the exception of one family not checking their dog's resource guarding, every other dog we saw was so well behaved with responsible owners. Between the beach, the walking path, and the hill, there's so much opportunity to run out your pup! While we were a bit bummed that high tide took away the ability to walk the entirety of the peninsula on the beach, the water was clearer than it is during low tide, so we'd definitely recommend a high tide visit. After a little over an hour there, our German Shepherds were completely wiped out and even after the 40-minute ride home where they napped, they were still conked until dinner time.

Best dog park ever! And with a tiny beach where dogs are allowed all time! My pup loves this place!…read moreThe water looks dirty, but he doesn't mind and had a great swim. The hills and greens on the island is huge and there are so many dogs on the weekend! My dog had a blast playing with other dogs and running up and down hills chasing balls! Best play to tire out a dog while give him a good time!

Hmm, not the greatest dog park…read more We came here on a Saturday at around 2pm, and there was only 1 dog. Plus the water fountain inside the dog park was not working. The water fountain on the basketball court was not working either! Make sure to bring water for your pup if you're going here! Not worth going out of your way to go to this dog park. Only drop by if you're in the area.

Really nice dog park in Southie. Definitely not the biggest park, but a nice area with plenty of…read moreshade & dog owners have been attentive & always pick up after their pups. There aren't always dogs here but prime time is after 5pm on weekdays & usually Saturday mornings.

This was one of the reasons I moved to Boston. During my interview, I admired how a picturesque it…read morewas to have a greenway with a body of water in the middle of the big city. Part of the Emerelad necklace, a chain of parks. Not necessarily connected but somewhat neighboring. Spread throughout Downtown, JP, Roxbury, Brookline,,,

I really large park in the middle of the city. I had a nice afternoon walk here. Would come againread more

Great Hill Park is located near Wessagusset Yacht Club and Webb Memorial Park…read more It has FREE PARKING, and a gorgeous view of the Boston Skyline over the bay. There are picnic tables, and you can have a nice walk around the place, and you can bring your dog. Great for Photography.