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Baxter Woods
Stevens Ave & Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04103
Metropark
30 acres
⭐ 4.7
410 reviews
Meander trails through old-growth forest in this 30-acre wooded metropark in Portland. Dogs enjoy off-leash hours, shade, dog bags, parking, and trash cans. Roots and hills make it moderately challenging.
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- Park
- Baxter Woods
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Portland, Maine
- Coordinates
- 43.6753, -70.2853
- Size
- 30 acres
- Leash required
- No (off-leash allowed)
- Best for
- Casual visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (410 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.2 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:No
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:Yes
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:Yes
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
7.2/ 10
Great vibes
- · ★ 4.7 from 410 reviewers
- · Off-leash zone
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
30-acre wooded Portland park with off-leash hours. Trails through old-growth forest.
What this park has
- Shade
- Dog waste bags
- Parking
- Off-leash
- Trash cans
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