Pope John Paul II Park (Off-Leash Hours)
Gallivan Blvd, Dorchester, MA 02124
66 acres · 2 miles of trails
Along the Neponset River in Boston's 66-acre Pope John Paul II Park, dogs dash off-leash during sunrise-9am and 5pm-sunset hours. Shade, water, dog bags, parking, restrooms, and trash cans are available. Time visits to off-leash windows.
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- Park
- Pope John Paul II Park (Off-Leash Hours)
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.2783, -71.0489
- Size
- 66 acres
- Trail miles
- 2
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- High-energy dogs, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 8.0 / 10 — Exceptional
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:Yes
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:Yes
- Indoor:No
- · Off-leash zone
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
66-acre Dorchester DCR park along Neponset River. Off-leash hours sunrise-9am + 5pm-sunset.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Dog waste bags
- Parking
- Off-leash
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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