Callahan State Park

Best place around Boston to let your dog roam! Many ponds and streams to keep them (and you) cool. Several trails wind through wooded areas with plenty of shade, and there's a more open meadow area where dogs can run til they drop. For non dog owners, there are also designated trails where dogs must be leashed. I found free parking right off the trail!

Great state park, especially for dog owners. There’s a multitude of trails, some through the woods and some through wide open fields. They are well maintained and well marked for the most part. Almost everyone you see will have a dog, and if you make it to Eagle Pond there’s an unofficial dog park with lots of pups running around off leash. It does seem to get pretty crowded along the main trails, but if you veer off you’ll find yourself alone in nature. Well, besides the occasional house or farm!

An old favorite. We used to come here more when we lived closer, but I always love it when I come and discover a trail I hadn't been to before. It can be noisy and a little chaotic on days when there are lots of dogs running off leash, but usually they stay together near the pond.

Not far away from the city, found this beautiful place to unwind. Since I went there in December end, the trails were not very clear. I walked the Pipeline trail but met with a big bog after about a mile. I figured there was a way around after asking around, after which I could complete the trail. I’m sure there’s a lot more to explore here in the right season, birds being one of them. I spotted this one during this visit!

We had a great time at the park! The trails were great and everyone we met was nice. We even saw someone riding a horse! We will definitely be back.