Stony Brook Reservation
650 Hyde Park Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136
475 acres · 12 miles of trails
Explore Boston's 475-acre reservation in Hyde Park and West Roxbury, with streams and rocky outcrops. Leashed dogs hike 12 miles of shady trails with water, parking, and trash cans. Trails vary in difficulty.
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- Park
- Stony Brook Reservation
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.2719, -71.1244
- Size
- 475 acres
- Trail miles
- 12
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.5 / 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:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 475 acres of room
- · 12 miles of trail
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Dog policy
475-acre DCR reservation in Hyde Park/West Roxbury. Leashed dogs on 12 miles of trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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