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Boston Public Garden
4 Charles St, Boston, MA 02116
Metropark🪢 Leash required
24 acres
⭐ 4.8
24,800 reviews
Stroll Boston's historic botanical garden, America's first, with swan boats and blooming flowerbeds. Leashed dogs enjoy shady paths, water fountains, benches, restrooms, and trash cans. Keep leashes short amid crowds.
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- Park
- Boston Public Garden
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.3542, -71.0703
- Size
- 24 acres
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (24,800 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.8 / 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:Yes
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:No
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
6.8/ 10
Solid
- · ★ 4.8 from 24,800 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
America's first public botanical garden (1837). Leashed dogs welcome on paths.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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