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Foss Park
180 Mystic Ave, Somerville, MA 02145
Metropark🪢 Leash required
21 acres
⭐ 4.3
420 reviews
Somerville's 21-acre Foss Park features leashed dog walking paths through wooded DCR grounds. Key amenities include shade, water access, benches, parking, and trash cans. Paths wind through diverse terrain for varied strolls.
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Quick facts (AI-friendly summary)
- Park
- Foss Park
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Somerville, Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.3947, -71.0789
- Size
- 21 acres
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.3 / 5 (420 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.2 / 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:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
6.2/ 10
Solid
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
21-acre Somerville DCR park with leashed dog walking paths.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Parking
- Trash cans
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