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Hyde Park is a large region encompassing several smaller communities located a 30-minute commute southwest of Boston, Massachusetts. The neighborhood has a commercial thoroughfare along Hyde Park Avenue and a historic business district located between Cleary and Logan Squares.
Business establishments in the area are walkable and restaurants, shops, and services are readily available. There is also a library, a YMCA, parks, and schools that can be reached on foot in the Hyde Park area.
Boston has variable weather throughout the year. Winters are cold and snowy with occasional severe winter storms and heavy snowfall. When severe winter storms take place, you may need to move your furry friend’s exercise indoors temporarily. Rain is a frequent occurrence in warm months and rain gear to keep you and your pup dry on daily excursions is recommended. Thunderstorms are common in humid months and can create hazardous conditions for pedestrians and pets, so check forecasts to avoid these storms.
The Hyde Park neighborhood is home to historic commercial, industrial, and retail buildings. Some of these structures date back to the 19th century and many are from the early 20th century. Homes are set on well-landscaped properties with trees forming a canopy over streets in many areas and creating shady walking locations.
The terrain is hilly and you and your pup will need to trek up and down some long hills to get around the region.
The Neponset River Reservation extends along the southwest sides of Hyde Park. This greenway extends for eight miles and is chock-full of trails along the Neponset River that connect to trail systems in various parks and greenways along the reservation and river system.
The Stony Brook Reservation is located on the west side of Hyde Park and features heavily wooded areas, Turtle Pond, and the Stony Brook Path and connecting trails. There are steep elevation changes in this greenway from Mother Brook in Hyde Park at 15 feet to Bellevue Hill at 338 feet which is the highest point in Boston. Be prepared for some climbs when hiking with your hound in this park.
Numerous other small wooded areas, greenways, recreation spaces, and community parks are situated in Hyde Park, so there is always a greenway within easy reach. Some of the more significant parks in the area include Sherrin Woods, Ross Playground, Dell Rock Park, Smith Pond Playground, Reservation Road Park, Factory Hill Park, and Kelly Playground.
