On-leash Dogs
Dogs on leashes are allowed in all parks and conservation areas in Newton, except inside tot lots and Little League fields.
Off-leash Dog Areas
Off-leash dog areas exist in the following locations:
- the “old”, or southern, end of Cold Spring Park
- Hunnewell Park (but not in the adjacent conservation area)
- five other city parks and playgrounds
To use one of the off-leash areas, a dog must be licensed and must wear an off-leash medallion, as described on this page. Information about each of the seven off-leash parks can be found on this page.
The creation of the off-leash dog areas was discussed in this 2010 article.
More information about the city program.
Dogs in Conservation Areas
Rules for dogs in Newton conservation areas are on this page.
Dogs in State Reservations
Rules for dogs in Massachusetts state reservations, including Hammond Pond Reservation, Cutler Park, and the Blue Heron Trail along the Charles River are here.
