Dog walking in Fall River

Central Fall River

Fall River got its very own dog park in 2011, and the Joseph Silva Memorial Dog Park has since become a prime location for meeting other friendly dog owners and letting your dog get some off-leash exercise. This great park is right in the heart of Fall River close to other amenities, and it features both a big and small dog section. If your dog likes other activities to keep them stimulated, they'll love the agility equipment and toys available at the park. There is a double-gated entry system for added security, and there is also seating throughout the park where owners can relax and watch their dogs play.

City Center

Warwick, Rhode Island isn't far from Fall River, and it only takes half an hour to get to the Warwick City Dog Park in eastern-central Warwick. The Warwick City Dog Park has separate big and small dog sections so your dog can sniff out some new friends their own size! The park's surface is primarily sand and dirt, so be sure to bring something to clean your dog's paws off after the visit. There are some doggie waste bags available in the park, and visitors also appreciate the abundance of seating and shade where owners can relax.

Northern Newport

Just 20 miles south of Fall River, in Newport, Rhode Island, is the Newport Dog Park. The park is located in the northern part of town, and it's the only dog park in the city. This fenced dog park has sections for big and small dogs, although if your dog is particularly teeny-tiny, there may be some sections in the fence that they can sneak through, so keep an extra close eye on them. There are some benches in the park, and several plastic chairs left for anyone to use. The park provides visitors with doggy bags, but there isn't a running water source at the park, so be sure to bring your own water.

Slater Park

Less than 20 miles northwest of Fall River is Pawtucket, Rhode Island, a town of more than 70,000 people. There's a dog park on the eastern edge of town called the Pawtucket Dog Park. This dog park has big and small dog sections separated by a tall fence, so there's no need to worry about your big dog jumping into the small dog section. There are water spigots at the park as well as biodegradable doggy bags to keep the park clean. Both sides of the park have seating and shade, and visitors have donated solar lights so the park is lit up at night.

South Dartmouth

Dartmouth, Massachusetts is less than a half-hour drive from Fall River, and in southern Dartmouth, you'll find the Lloyd Center for the Environment. This center is committed to providing education, outreach, and research programs to help protect the environment, and this non-profit organization offers its facilities to guests for free. Some of these facilities include its off-leash trails! If you and your dog would like to do an off-leash activity that's a little different than a dog park, this is the place for you! Your dog can join you off-leash on any of the hiking trails, but be advised that there is no fence surrounding the trails.