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Franklin Park
1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121
Metropark🪢 Leash required
527 acres · 15 miles of trails
⭐ 4.6
3,210 reviews
Wander Boston's 527-acre Olmsted-designed park, the Emerald Necklace's centerpiece with rolling meadows. Leashed dogs use shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans on trails. Avoid the zoo area for dogs.
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- Park
- Franklin Park
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.3019, -71.0933
- Size
- 527 acres
- Trail miles
- 15
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (3,210 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.7 / 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™
7.7/ 10
Great vibes
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 527 acres of room
- · 15 miles of trail
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Dog policy
527-acre Olmsted-designed crown jewel of Emerald Necklace. Leashed dogs welcome on trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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