Downer Avenue Playground Dog Recreation Area, Boston, MA

Downer Avenue Playground Dog Recreation Area is a "pawsome" park for barking buddies in Boston. Thanks to some recent renovations, this park is a manicured spot for mutts to make some new furry friends. 

Despite being a popular dog-friendly park in Boston, Downer Avenue Playground Dog Recreation Area is relatively quiet thanks to its suburban surroundings. Downer Avenue Playground Dog Recreation Area is a public park open to all pups — there's no fee for entry. 

This dog recreation area consists of sandy/dirt and grass areas separated by a semicircular stone lip where pet parents can sit while their pups play. Towards the back of the park, a few trees provide some much-needed shade. By the dog park's double gates, you'll find a water faucet where your hound can hydrate. Plus, there's a trash can where you can dispose of your woofer's waste. 

Check the park rules before you and your canine compadre head to Downer Avenue Playground Dog Recreation Area. Pooches must be licensed with the City of Boston, vaccinated, and healthy. Dogs must be at least 4 months old to enter. Dog handlers must be at least 18 years old to use this dog park. A limit of 3 dogs per pet parent applies, and be sure to keep your doggo on a leash outside the pupper play area. 

New adventures are exciting, but they can sometimes result in an injury. Before visiting Downer Avenue Playground Dog Recreation Area, compare pet health insurance plans to keep your fur-child in the best "pawssible" shape for all your outdoor adventures!