Walk The Dog At Boston’s Belle Isle Salt Marsh
We found ourselves looking for a place near Boston where we could spend some quality time with the dog; without the dog park. Sometimes, the dog park, which is perfect for letting your Boston dog socialize with other dogs, can be a bit much. This past weekend, we had one of those moments where we just wanted to find a quiet place for some quality family time, dog included.
Funny enough, we found Boston’s largest remaining salt marsh in one of the most unexpected places; East Boston. Right in the middle of a well developed area is the Belle Isle Salt Marsh Reservation. There you will find 241 acres of trails, sea grass, saltwater and views of Boston in the distance. We had found a relatively unused place to play with the dog. Continue reading
Walking Your Dog In Boston’s Public Garden
I am always amazed how our dog knows when Boston’s Public Garden is near. It does not matter whether we are in the car or on foot, but within a block or two, he knows either by the scent or simple recognition. The Boston Public Garden might be one of my favorite places to take our dog for a walk; on a leash of course.
As a centerpiece for the park you will find a large pond surrounded with tall trees, beautiful lawns and gardens. Crossing the center of the pond is a beautiful stone bridge, allowing you to overlook the landmark Swan Boats gliding along with passengers; a pretty idyllic scene. Granted my dog only notices any of this if he needs to pee or is hunting one of the countless squirrels, pigeons or geese. But for my dog, the Public Garden is the perfect place to go for a walk, in the center of Boston. Continue reading
Off-Leash on the Boston Common
In my opinion the Boston Common and Public Gardens are the beating heart of Boston. On any day you will find Bostonians with and without dogs milling about, socializing and sometimes just catching a noontime nap under one of the fantastic trees or beneath the summer sun. The Boston Common is the first public park in the United States and has a rich history much like the rest of Boston. Still today many events take place here, only history will tell which moments are remembered.
When you live in Beacon Hill, Back Bay or Downtown Crossing; the Common is a perfect place to take your dog for a walk or for socialization. Thanks to a small group of locals there is even a small section of the Boston Common where your dog can run off-leash. Continue reading
Off Leash at Bare Cove in Hingham
We used to live closer to this hidden gem of a park called “Bare Cove”. It was always and still is a great place to get away from the bustle while letting your dog run off-leash with others, go for a swim or romp in the snow. This 469 acre park has paved trails which meander along the Weymouth Back River, surrounded by woods and fields. This might be our favorite get away for dog lovers just South of Boston in Hingham. Continue reading
Columbus Park in Boston’s North End
We used to live across from the Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park on Commercial Street, one of my favorite areas in Boston. Columbus Park is situated on Boston Harbor at the edge of the North End across from Faneuil Hall. During the summer you will find plenty of people and dogs lazing out in the sun. There is plenty of grass but not enough for an off-leash excursion. The surrounding streets are very busy with traffic. So when you are here make sure you understand your dog’s limits. Continue reading
