Very clean, friendly pups! There are toys, benches and even agility equipment. There's also a…read moregrassy area but that's not fenced.

This is a great place to take your dog. This dog park is pretty big. My dog loves this place. The…read moreonly thing why I cannot give this dog park a 5-star review is because I wish it has a water fountain in the park. Sometimes I forget to take a water bottle for my dog and if nobody brings water, dogs are thirsty. In other dog parks that I have been to there were fountains for dogs. It was in Florida tho. Overall, this place is good. During the winter, the ground becomes super slippery like on the skating rink. After the rain, it is kind of dirty in there. My dog looks like a pig. But those are weather conditions and it does not relate to my review. It is just a sharing of the experience that people can be prepared for it.

Great hike! This hike is easy and the length is 1.2 mi, it might take 30 minutes to walk around…read more The huge surprise was that you can let your dog walk without the leash. A lot of people bring their dogs. This hike has a lake where your dog can swim. Nature is beautiful, when you are walking around you could hear the woodpeckers. The only problem is parking. There are not a lot of parking spots, and if you go there, there are only residents parking on the weekends. There is no additional parking available for people who just visiting the park.

First time here, but I don't know a single person that hasn't recommended it without rave reviews…read more PROS: Trails. Great for off leash dog walking. There were tons of dogs roaming about, owners right on their heels, so no worries about unattended animals. Clean(er) ponds, since they're connected to flowing water sources. There was only spot we saw where the water seemed stagnant. Most everywhere else it was relatively clean. It's not crystal blue Caribbean waters, obviously, but for your dog to swim in, it's good. CONS: Parking seemed tight. Found a spot, but it looks like local residents are not happy about street parking for overflow, so there were signs prohibiting street parking. This was at the Drabbington entrance. I'm sure there's another entrance I don't know about. OVERALL: My new gold standard for off leash hiking.

It appears to be at 146 Newton Street, Brighton. The Parks Commissioner Banks from the City of…read moreNewton excludes everyone from use of the park unless they pay $70-$75 dollars for a dog license and permit " medallion." They charge $100.00 for any dog from outside of Newton to use the park. The park is very muddy and appears to be in part in Brighton. (Elmhurst Rd is end of Newton). The Parks hired a park ranger to issue fines unless all dogs have permits. The dog license is $20.00 and excludes all use of public parks (Off leash)

Park is very nice, human atmosphere is not. When we arrived, our licensed dogs on a leash were…read moreattacked by two off leash dogs already there. Adding insult to injury, instead of help or apology, we were repeatedly yelled at by one of the dog owners. Unfriendly, the 5pm Club seems to call the shots there. Dog owners beware.

An excellent place for recreation is Cold Spring Park! In addition to three full-size tennis…read morecourts, it features two single-rim basketball courts. A baseball field that might be utilized for a small league or softball. A huge field for football, lacrosse, and/or soccer is also available. There is even an outdoor exercise space that is accessible to people with disabilities. Highly recommended

Ok, as the President of Friends of Cold Spring Park, I'm biased, but this 67-acre multi-use park…read morenot only has playing fields, tennis and basketball courts, and an off-leash dog park, but a 1.43-mile mostly flat and shady loop trail, with exercise stations, has more than a mile of restored stone dust surface through varied terrain and habitats: vernal pools, a brook, wetlands, old oak hillsides, glacial eskers, a small meadow, grassy barrens, and a pollinator garden. The interior (unmarked) trails through the wetland, and parts of the West Side, can be muddy. The park is a birding hotspot with more than 160 species identified. The large off-leash dog park is unfenced but bordered by wooded slopes. Dogs must be leashed on the trail. Ample parking off Beacon Street. Enjoy!

We went to the dog park for the first time. The pugs didn't like the stone surface but had good…read morespace. No water for dogs. We couldn't find any bathrooms. We were visiting Watertown and didn't find any other nicer dog parks. Our home town has great dog parks so I guess we're spoiled.

This is an expansive, beautiful park. There are a variety of offerings such as a dog park,…read morebasketball courts, fields, splash pad, playground, and even a pickle ball court. There are picnic tables, benches, and a gazebo for seating. There is ample parking. Everything is very clean and well-kept.

Walden Pond is a serene summer escape, with clear, cool water perfect for long swims and sandy…read moreshores backed by quiet woods. Walking the looping trail between dips adds reflection to an easygoing, all-day freshwater retreat.

The pond is a great place for solitude, but don't expect solitude on a weekend with warm weather…read more Everyone and their mother was out swimming, barbecuing, drinking, etc. While it's amazing to see everyone being active, I do wish part of the pond had a quiet area. There is a lot of construction and swimming, but it would be so nice for one small corner to be off limits to swimming and have benches just for a peaceful aspect. It's a beautiful area though and the visitor center is well done. Lots of neat information and a fun gift shop.

Great park for dogs! Great parks for people! It is beautiful relaxing and fun. Kids and dogs…read morewelcome. It sounds like renovations are happening soon at thw park. Picnics are great here.

Ventured to this place specifically for the off-leash feature. While it's important to note that…read morethe front gates don't fully close and there are two entrances, meaning it's not completely enclosed, it still remains a nearly ideal location. The entirety of the area is designated for off-leash activities as it essentially functions as one large half...

My family and I visited Fresh Pond for the first time and it was beautiful. We were lucky to have…read morefound street parking right across from the Trader Joe's. The loop was well paved in most areas and there were a couple off trails that were a nice surprise. It was pretty crowded even for a "not so great weather day" so I can imagine how busy it gets on a nice day. Loved how it was a dog friendly place. Most people didn't have their dogs on leash. This is great for families who feel comfortable with it but imagine it could be an issue for others. We will definitely be back!

Beautiful, well-maintained park, with a designated bike lane and separate walking path, which I…read moreLOVED - always less stressful for all parties knowing you have your own literal lane. The surroundings are gorgeous, I especially liked the smaller pond further off (think it's called Little Fresh Pond/Dog Beach on the map), with a peaceful seating area. When I went during the day, I didn't see a ton of other people milling about (lots of doggo's merrily bounding about). The one star off is for the parking situation. I actually tried coming here twice before finally succeeding. The first time, I found the nearby rotaries too daunting and gave up and went home. The second time, we finally conquered the rotaries but pulled into the parking lot right by the park to find resident only signs plastered everywhere. Seriously? No non-resident access even for one day out of the week? So here's a tip. On my third try, I just parked in the nearby Whole Foods lot and walked over. It was about five minutes with a sidewalk but I wasn't a fan of having to cross a super busy road to get into the park. Better than nothing, I guess. I've also heard there's street parking on the south end of the pond but you might need to do some circling.

Great location. Always clean and there's enough room for a score of woofies to run and play…read more There's also a small separate section for the smaller ones.

You can't bring balls into the park. No toys allowed. This isn't fun for dogs. Where else can they…read moreplay off leash and play fetch? If other dogs can't handle it? They should leave.

It's an alright spot, I really wish it was maintained better. it has potential, it's a good spot if…read moreyou just want your dog to be able to stretch their legs safely in the city.

Appreciate the location, but a lot of garbage around and the park is overall very poorly maintained…read more- however one of few spots in the area with a fully fenced in place for a dog to run.