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Arnold Arboretum
125 Arborway, Boston, MA 02130
Nature preserve🪢 Leash required
281 acres · 5 miles of trails
⭐ 4.8
4,810 reviews
Boston's 281-acre Arnold Arboretum lets leashed dogs wander Olmsted-designed paths among diverse trees. Shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans are on-site. Spring blooms draw crowds—visit midweek.
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- Park
- Arnold Arboretum
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.2989, -71.1247
- Size
- 281 acres
- Trail miles
- 5
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (4,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.6 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
7.6/ 10
Great vibes
- · ★ 4.8 from 4,810 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 281 acres of room
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Dog policy
281-acre Olmsted-designed arboretum. Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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