Dog walking in Auburndale

Auburndale North

West Newton North

West Newton North in Newton is located just three minutes from Auburndale by car. This neighborhood is home to the Dolan Pond Conservation Area. It’s a lush, green experience extremely popular with bird watchers of all stripes. Dogs are allowed, but must be kept on leash for the sake of the wildlife and the people who go to Dolan Pond Conservation Area to see them! The neighborhood also offers Wellington Park, a more traditional park equipped with playground equipment and sports fields. It’s also a good place to stretch your dog’s legs.

Angleside

The Angleside neighborhood of the town of Waltham is only six minutes from Auburndale, making it closer than some neighborhoods in Auburndale’s own town of Newton! Fox Park in Angleside is a beautiful, quiet park along the Charles River. It hosts an easy, one mile loop trail that offers great views of the water. Your dog has to stay on leash in the park, but the views and typical solitude make up for it! This is the perfect place to exercise shy dogs, or to get away from the city for a while and step into a park that, despite the area’s population density, feels like you’re out in the woods.

Mid Newton Center

Seven minutes east of Auburndale is the Newton neighborhood of Mid Newton Center. This neighborhood is home to Cold Springs Park, an amazing, large park with a dog park inside! This park is mostly green space, equipped with trails for walking and biking. You can hit the trails with your leashed dog, or press on to the dog park portion. This is a pawsome dog park, but be aware that it’s not fully fenced. Dogs who are iffy on their voice commands might not be ready for this park yet. Otherwise, the park is usually busy and full of furry friends for social play!

Newton Corner

Farlow Park in Newton Corner is just eight minutes from Auburndale. It’s also a must-see if you’re in the area. The park is historic, with large, old trees that offer an amazing glimpse into what the area looked like before it was fully settled. There is also playground equipment and, most exciting to dogs, walking pathways! You can do a loop for a brisk, high intensity walk, or amble among less direct paths beneath the trees. Bring your own water bottle and bowl if you want to fully explore the park, as fountains are few in this old park location.