Walden Pond State Reservation
915 Walden St, Concord, MA 01742
462 acres · 3 miles of trails
Concord's iconic 462-acre Walden Pond State Reservation welcomes leashed dogs on most trails around Thoreau's pond. Amenities consist of shade, water access, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Dogs prohibited on the swimming beach.
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- Park
- Walden Pond State Reservation
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Concord, Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.4386, -71.3389
- Size
- 462 acres
- Trail miles
- 3
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (4,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.6 / 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
- · ★ 4.7 from 4,810 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 462 acres of room
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Dog policy
Thoreau's iconic 462-acre reservation. Leashed dogs welcome on most trails — NOT on swimming beach.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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