There's a lot of bittersweet nightshade around the perimeter of the park. It has purple flowers and green/red berries. It is poisonous to humans and dogs. Other than that, it's a very nice park. read more

I used to like bringing my pup here but I come less and less as there have been issues. For the most part I am giving up on dog parks. 1) This park has a tendency of creating a lot of puddles. My silly dog likes to drink puddle water when i am not looking so he gets a dog flue. 2) My pup also tends to get doggie flue from other dogs even though he has had his bortadella shot and all other puppy shots. 3) Some dogs are turning aggressive and dominant towards my pup. As my pup gets older his sexual maturity is more prominent. He is 10 months old now. Most recent visit a boxer tried to attack him. 4) Obedience issues. Dog parks by nature have a tendency of making dogs less obedient. They go wild going around running and jumping so all those commands I taught my dog at home are useless here. 5) I have realized that my pup does not need dog friends. I am his only friend. That is the only friend he needs. After I bring him home from this park he is more rowdy than ever. Trying to establish his dominance on me. As a pack leader I end up spending 30 minutes calming him down. After visiting this dog park I have learned that dogs aren't meant to be at dog parks. There are way too many dangerous and obedience issues that come out of dog parks. read more

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My little Havanese loves the dog park! This dog park is huge! It can get pretty busy on the weekends. There is plenty of street parking and 3 entrances to the dog park. The only downside is my puppy gets her white coat dirty easily and especially after it rains. She loves to run in the tunnels and it stays muddy there for a couple days after the rain. She doesn't seem to care; I've even caught her in the muddy puddles during the summer. read more

Zero New Washington Street Dog Park - It can get a bit muddy after it rains! - Dog Parks Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Went here for the first time today with my fur-nephew. I asked my sis if Bowie would be ok with a dog park, and she gave me her full blessing. Best experience ever!!!! The park is huge! Bowie had the best time. He is a 35 LB dog, and he got to have so much fun with the smallest and biggest of babies. I loved meeting them all too :-) I was so happy to see so many friendly fur-babies and their humans. My visit today reaffirmed what I always knew...animal peeps are the best. If you are chill, your dogs will follow. I thank you all for raising the best dogs ever! read more

Sweet new dog park! Thanks, Somerville! A bit off the beaten path sort of near Sullivan Square, this park definitely requires driving for those of us in Inman, Union, and beyond, but it's a worthwhile alternative to Nunziato, which is smaller, doesn't offer water fountains, and requires a resident permit to park nearby, Woofie's been here with his walkers and I'd scoped the joint, but today we made our first trip together. Parking is available right in front, and it doesn't appear a permit is needed. The city intelligently installed some benches underneath a pavillion, which will make rainy day trips more tolerable. There's also a section of picnic benches fenced off separately, so humans can enjoy food without dogs all over them. Gone are nasty trash cans that can get piled high with poop bags; all poop can be discarded in those bag dispensers instead. The dog-height watering bowls are a major plus, as is a dog/toy/hands rinser at one end of the park. With a ton of that gravely stuff, paws get muddy and hands get dirty at these places!( Not sure why there's only a teasing strip of the much cleaner astroturf alternative along the outskirts, but not in the main park area.) LOVE the agility-inspired dog walk, tunnels, rock stairway, and intermittent blocks. The park is kind of divided into a half with more "equipment" and a half with a long space for dogs to run and chase balls. Seems like this spot will appeal to dogs who prefer hanging out on stuff as well as those who like to run laps. Overall win, and I'm sure we'll be back! read more

Today was the brand opening of the new off leash recreational area (dog park) in Somerville at Zero Washington Street. It is no doubt a massive improvement over the dog park at Nuziato Field. Some Pros: 1) Really nice size. Nice and long for dogs who want to get in a good run. 2) Water fountain! Yay! Something Nunziato was really lacking 3) Objects to engage the dogs - an agility dog walk, really big tunnels, large rocks... 4) Benches for the 2 legged people 5) A covered area to protect from the elements 6) Lots of street parking The Con: It is still just dirt! The main problem with Nunziato is that it is just dirt/gravel that gets really muddy and filthy. They used the same for this park and as expected, my dog came home so dirty, as did my shoes and clothes. The one end of the park was so wet and muddy that we didn't even venture over to that area. You could just see the puddles of mud. I really wish that Somerville would have thought of an alternative. That is the main reason why I stopped using the Nunziato dog park, and it will probably why I won't end up coming here all that much either. Other than that, they did a really great job with this park and all of its features. It would have been nice if they would have used a ground material that was a little cleaner though. read more

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Okay, so I've been away from Yelp for quite some time so I figured I'd make my returning review related to the reason I've been gone...we got a new puppy!! And so, with the New Year, and new reviews, a whole new series of reviews: dog stuff. Zero New Washington Street (Just "Zero" to the regs) is an enclosed park hidden behind the Holiday Inn and Cobble Hill Apartments (I think that's what they re called) in Somerville. The place is pretty friggin' big length wise giving running dogs the room to really get going if the want to (keep your head down to avoid poorly thrown Frisbees and amateur Chuck-Its [which additional bracket is some plastic arm that helps people throw balls for their dogs but often with zero accuracy...at Zero park...symmetry]) There are also a bunch of obstacles at the park like big concrete tubes, stone stairs, and a little wooden plank bridge. I'm not sure the dogs get as much excitement out of these as their owners do when the pups use em. There are TONS of dogs here on the weekends. My g/f also takes the pooch during the day when she says there are less but still significant numbers. Here's the 3 reasons no 5-star: 1) The place is freezing. I don't know why, but the way it's set up and where it's located make this place like 5-10 degrees colder than anywhere else. It also seems to form a natural wind trap and the breezes are stronger. Bundle up. 2) The mud. They have this weird gravel stuff down all over the park which has a tendency to turn into crazy gross gray mud that all the dogs get all over them and you get all over your footwear (wear boots). Then, like a miracle, the stuff re-solidifies at some point in the near future on your clothes/dogs and turns back into this gray, ash like substance that tracks EVERYWHERE with you. It looks like a survivor of the Pompeii Mt. Vesuvius eruption walked into my house. Cool. 3) SOME of the people. I don't have children but I guess I kind of see this as like bringing your kid to school. They play with other dogs who are there with their parents and just like at a school there are the trouble making kids and the trouble making kids' parents who make excuses for their behaviorally challenged dogs. Some people are surly, some people have no control over their overly aggressive and/or horny dogs, some people just don't care and may even encourage their dog's bad behavior by laughing it off. It can be annoying. However for every one bad seed there are many more people and pups who are really cool. There are the parents who watch and care for their dogs and their dog's friends; there are the dog walkers who are super friendly and professional, and there are just the generally all around good folks. And some of my dog's favorite friends both human and canine are here so it is worth dealing with the bitter cold, the gross slop, and the occasional ass-hat (again human or canine). read more

Everything Nunziato is missing can be found at ground Zero! Ville-ains and Cantabrigians alike will relish in the fact that a better-than-decent pooch park (and not just a fenced lot) can be found 'round the doggiest hood north of the river. First thing you and Scruffles will notice: it's long. And as we've a spry little terrier mix, she used every furlong to scamper, sprint and chase. Many have commented on the dirt substrate, but honestly, gravel can tuck up in paw pads and grass never keeps, so deal with a dusty dog and let 'em play! Besides, nothing makes for a better Instagram opp than the resulting cloudy kick-up from your whirling dervish of a best friend. Abandoned tennis balls litter the wasteland, running fountains abound and extra bowls of agua reside beneath the central gazebo. Great to see an agility setup for the show pup trainer in all of us, and even with its off-the-beaten-path location (trust your GPS!), there were more than a dozen tails a-waggin' when we stopped by this weekend. So while its not on many a walking trail, Zero is closer to us than Thorndike and plays perfect to midsize speed demons. Give it a run! read more

I know it all depends on the dogs that come to a certain park and not the park itself but I can not recommend this park after what happened today. There were two dogs there that appeared to be owned by the same couple (one was white and obese, the other was black and white), that seemed to play fine with each other but attacked my 8 month puppy within minutes of entering the park. Unclear which one did the biting, but one of the dogs bit the puppy and my boyfriend as he tried to protect the puppy. The bite was severe and required intensive surgery. read more

Not sure why it has taken me so long to review this park, but it is AMAZING! I moved to Somerville about 2 weeks before it opened (talk about timing) and I bring my pup (Dahlia) there every day. The convenience is part of it (only a 2 minute walk), but I'm pretty sure I would trek much further if I needed to. The people there are friendly and respectful of each other. And I can't think of a single aggressive dog that I've seen there on a regular basis, which is a problem I've heard about at other dog parks. It (so far) has been kept in great condition. The small parts of fake turf are nice. And the stone dust surface has been surprisingly durable. With the snow melting these past 2 weeks, I was worried it was going to turn into a huge mud pit. But, aside from one or two days, it has been muddy at all . The drainage system they put in was obviously done really well. I also like the shape of the park, which is long and thin and allows for more open running for the dogs. The obstacles are great, but all Dahlia really she cares about it fetch, and this park is perfect for it. Finally, I'm really looking forward to the spring/summer because then we will be able to take advantage of the other 'perks' of the park. There are drinking fountains for both people and dogs, and even a spray nozzle for cleaning off dusty pups after a good run. And of course the seating area just outside the dog area is going to be great for weekend picnics/grilling/socializing for the dog owners. read more

I love bringing my dog Watson to this dog park! It is by far the largest one i have found around the city. All the people are friendly and the dogs are great. There is a gazebo and benches for the humans to sit on and great obstacles for the dogs to play in. There are also water fountains for humans and dogs, but the doggie water bowl gets clogged and pretty dirty. I usually bring my own water for my pup just to be safe. It does get a bit dusty and muddy and if your dog loves to roll around like mine does, they'll get pretty dirty. But I've found that once it dries, the dust sort of falls out so a bath isnt always necessary. Great park, we go at least once a week! read more

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I can tell we are gonna be friends!!!! https://youtu.be/gvRpHdEJbYI Aggie's video says it all!! (Foxy, Molly, Snowy, and so many other new friends) read more

YEY! A new dog park in Somerville and it doesn't suck. So I don't love the location - it's on a sketchy looking street off of Washington Street in a no man's land after Union Sq and the McGrath, but it really has a great use of space in this park. SO much nicer than the other dog park over in Union Sq. This still has a lot of dirt (which makes the dogs and people come home dusty/dirty), BUT there is a bunch of fake grass and cemented areas to break up all the dirt. I'd really like to see more of the fake grass- it's durable and let's everyone stay a little cleaner. Or at least some other material on the ground so I don't have to give my dog a rinse down every time she comes here. It's super long and narrow - great for those dogs who want to run, run, run... And good if you want to separate your dog from another dog - there's plenty of room to do that. I also like that there are little activity areas for the dogs - things to run on or through. Another negative - seems like the poop trash barrel is right at the main entrance as you are walking in - it stinks. I feel like a better location would be away from that entrance (even if it was only a few feet) so that isn't your first impression as you enter the park. But, overall a huge improvement from Nuziato. read more

My dogs love it, which means I love it! Big, fully fenced, double gated, bags provided, benches, gazebo, lit, and usually quite clean! read more

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I've only been here once, but my friend goes every week with her dog, and I can see why. If it was convenient for me, location-wise, I'd be there too. The park is completely fenced in and boasts benches for people and pups and obstacles that are pretty much ignored by every dog. Some parts are astro turfed which is great, but the rest of the ground is a fine dust that gets really muddy when wet. That is the only drawback here. A dog can get mighty dirty here! All the owners are nice and know the dog park etiquette. The dogs were all really nice, too. : ) read more

Really liked this place. Good to know there is another dog park in my town. I especially like that it is so long that my dog has a lot Of space to run. The only drawback is no water spout. Good group of dogs also when I went. Is kept clean also. read more

This dog park is definitely a positive addition to the neighborhood. The dogs we met here today were friendly and a variety of sizes and ages. Their owners were attentive to their dogs and nice as well. More good things: + Nice long stretch for running + Lots of balls for fetch + Some obstacle course elements (ramp, tunnels) + A shaded gazebo which I'm sure I'll appreciate come summer Things I wish were a little better: - The dust/gravel left us all a mess after - No grass (although the astroturf is a charming touch) - The water faucets were not functional The negatives really aren't bad though considering the limited off-leash options on this side of Cambridge/Somerville. We'll be back often, for sure. read more

took my puppy there a couple of times and loved it until this last visit. there is a French gate door in the middle of the park that has a big gap in the middle. My puppy got out and almost got hit by car. Reached out to the Somerville Park Dept hopefully they fix the gate. read more

Was really hoping this would be a good spot to let our Aussie play some fetch and do some running around, but we'd only come a few times before things got scary. Most of the owners who frequent Zero Washington pay more attention to chatting with each other than to what their dogs are doing, and a giant pitbull/lab mix chased our dog down, threw her to the ground, and bit her ball out of her mouth. When my partner tried to intervene to get the large dog off our Aussie, the dog bit him painfully and continued to attack our dog. No owner came forward to help or call their dog off, so all we could do was get out of there fast before serious blood was drawn. There's no one to call to report incidents like this to and as far as I can tell no way to prevent aggressive dogs from doing what they want, so we're never going back. Just not safe. Other info: most of the ground is dirt, which is not ideal, but it's in small pieces that dry fast, so that's something at least. It's definitely better equipped than other nearby dog parks (the culverts and climbing equipment are fun and sturdy) and the parking is easy, but a dog park is only as good as the other dogs and their owners that use it. Not sure how we're going to get our dog exercised now as this is the only off-leash within walking distance. So disappointed. read more

I love the facility that my puppy can go up and down stairs to exercise his muscle and legs.

This is an exceptional park. It's large, clean, has plenty of parking and there are things for the dogs to do, run and climb. It's great for small dogs, large dogs, and everything in between. read more

Echoing all the good points from the positive reviews. What would make it better would be location. It is in the middle of a weird no mans land. The map should be updated to show that it is at the end of New Washington Street, not at the beginning. Walking along New Washington Street with no sidewalk along an industrial way littered with garbage and broken glass, walk past sketchy empty warehouses and guy pushing shopping cart of garbage... round the bend, and THERE it is. An oasis: nice, clean, well maintained, nicely equipped dog park. Sure, it has parking. But it is not pedestrian friendly to get to at all. read more

This park is amazing. The planning and time that went into this park is unbelievable. I agree the grade of stone dust used is making a major mess. I LOVE the dog park turf added to a small area to test (looks like fake grass); it's my hope we can add it to more of the park area. This is a beautiful park overall and a great space for the dogs to play! read more

Over all the park is a great park. Went there for the first time today with my Boston terrier/pug and this aggressive pitbull decided to hump my dog and because the pit was so strong he scratched the crap out of my dog and my dog was bleeding. Was not a good experience. If your going to being an aggressive dog have a muzzle on the dog. Not sure if ill be going back for awhile. read more

I am so excited about this new dog park! Great use of space, fun doggie play equipment, plenty of parking and really friendly people that were there today. Gates are a little weird to get in and out of, but I feel safer knowing it's as hard to get the pups out as it is in! I can't wait to go back! read more

My baby husky loved the park :) I guess it depends what time you go but big dogs were most. And they play rough. So If you have small breed, dog may not like there. But it's really nice for dog that has a lot of energy! read more

This is the nicest dog park I've been to in the area. It is clean, well maintained, and very spacious. Owners seem to keep a pretty good eye on their dogs, and there are lots of objects for the dogs to play on. It;s narrow and long-- this gives the dogs a lot of room to run, and it also allows you to separate yourself from the other dogs if you want to. There is a shaded gazebo for the humans to sit under, and there are mulitple places for your dgo to get water. read more

Great dog park. The only reason I gave a four is it's practically a wind tunnel in the winter, but the fact that there's almost always dogs there, makes that not mean much. It really deserves five stars. read more

Nice park. There is not enough shade and because its a gravel park, its can get pretty hot and get the pups dirtier than a grass park. My dogs love running through the big pipes and the ramp. Of the times I've gone I've met some nice dogs and owners. read more

This is truly a gem. The city of Somerville, the Somerville Dog owners group, and the Mayor deserve a tremendous amount of praise for this spectacular off leash dog park. First, it was a tract of land that was over grown and unused. I walked by it many times and would never have guessed it could become a beautiful park. There are three entrences, all with "air locks" for safe entering and exiting into the park. Dog waste bags are provided. there are two water stations for people and dogs. At the main enterance, there is a wash station for the dogs so you can spray off the dust before you take your pooch home. There are partially burried concrete pipes for playing, my dogs loved running in and out, and on top of the pipes. There are several rocks and stone structures the dogs can jump onto and climb. there's an excellent wooden agility ramp and beam. One side of the park is just vast and open for full tilt running. Plenty of benches for the people and a gazebo for those days when the rain and snow falls. I happened to be at several of the planning meetings where the surface was debated. I have to tell you, it was tirelessly researched, and considered with great care, many factors were involved including cost. You'll notice there is a small portion of the park landscaped with a beautiful artificial turf designed specifically for dog parks. This material is expensive, but the thought was to see how it weathers the daily grind of the park and possibly in the future explore using this material in an expanded role. In the end, no one wanted pea stone for such a large park, it is not comfortable for the dogs. Grass is not an option for obvious reasons so granite dust was simply the only choice. The difference between Nunziato and this park is that it was designed to be properly irrigated so the granite dust does not become to dry or to wet, and the park is completely level so none of the issues with run off will occur like it does at nunziato. Overall, I am extremely proud that my city created such an amazing space for people and their dogs. I have a feeling it will be the standard in which parks are designed in the area for years to come. There is plenty of street parking, though it is imy neighborhood so I will be walking. I believe the street will be posted as resident parking only but I am not sure. read more

I brought my dog here once. There were about 20 other dogs and 4 dog walkers sitting around on their phones. Two of the dogs started fighting and it took them a while to even notice. Then one of their dogs tried to attack mine, and then tried to attack me when I intervened. I won't be coming back and I advise you to do the same. read more

Love this dog park! Owners are very considerate, in control of their well behaved dogs! I find people are always willing to bring extra water to share for others. It's clean and we'll maintained. Great for dogs who like to play ball, chase, or try out some of the doggy agility tunnels/stairs. read more

I take care of many dogs, I go to the dog park in Somerville on Summer St. I went to the new park and loved it, It is so much bigger. Plenty of parking not like the one on Summer St. read more

Went there for the first time on 3/4/2012 with 5 pugs. They had a wonderful time and we will go back. The people were all nice and the dogs were well behaved. read more