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Boston Common
139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111
Metropark🪢 Leash required
50 acres
⭐ 4.7
24,800 reviews
Boston's historic 1634 Boston Common welcomes leashed dogs on its grassy expanses and paths. Shade, water, and trash cans keep visits tidy. Public Garden nearby also allows pets.
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- Park
- Boston Common
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.3551, -71.0656
- Size
- 50 acres
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (24,800 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.4 / 10 — Solid
- 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:No
- Parking:No
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
6.4/ 10
Solid
- · ★ 4.7 from 24,800 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
America's oldest public park (1634). Leashed dogs welcome on Common + Public Garden.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Trash cans
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