Dog-Friendly Activities in Mansfield, MA

Leashed dogs are welcome at Borderland State Park in Easton, MA. This pet-friendly park offers over 20-miles of hiking trails to explore and many ponds that water-loving canines will enjoy.

Bass Pro Shops is a pet-friendly outdoor adventure retail chain store with a location in Foxboro, MA. Leashed dogs are welcome to shop alongside you throughout the store. Browse their selection of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, while Fido is sure to sniff out their pet section.

Fido can play off-leash in designated spaces at Stoddard's Neck Dog Park located on the town line between Weymouth and Hingham, MA. Surrounded on three sides by water and on the fourth side by a 4-foot rock wall, this grassy park has trails to explore, woods to romp in and river access for water-loving pups. Waste stations can be found throughout the park, as well as benches and picnic tables.

Lincoln Woods State Park in Lincoln, RI, is one of Blackstone Valley's great treasures. A short ride from Providence, Pawtucket, and Cumberland, it is a popular getaway for northeastern Rhode Islanders. Visitors can enjoy walking their leashed dogs with certification papers at this park in the day-use areas. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet, and are prohibited from all state bathing beaches from April 1st through September 30th.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Ashland State Park in Ashland, MA. This pet-friendly park offers a scenic trail around the reservoir for you and Fido to explore. Please note that dogs are not permitted on the beaches or in swimming areas during the summer months.

Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University is a Boston favorite with its pet-friendly wooded walkways and trails. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore The Arnold Arboretum’s 281-acre landscape with you, just remember to clean up after Fido.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Jamaica Pond, a pet-friendly park in Boston, MA. You and Fido can wander the 1.5-mile path that surrounds the pond. If you're coming by car, you can find parking on Perkins Street, located on the pond's west side.

Black Hat Brew Works is a dog-friendly brewery located in Bridgewater, MA. Fido is welcome to join you while you enjoy a refreshing beer inside the taproom or on the outside patio. Dogs must be leashed for the duration of your visit. Patrons are welcome to bring their own food to the brewery, order in, or grab a bite to eat from a food truck which are frequently parked outside.

Break Rock Brewing Co is a dog-friendly brewery located in Quincy's Marina Bay in Quincy, MA. Dogs are welcome to join you inside and at outdoor tables. They specialize in serving world-class beers in a laid-back atmosphere. They often host local food trucks and allow patrons to bring outside food.

Well-behaved, leashed pets are invited to visit Wrentham Village Premium Outlets in Wrentham, MA. This pet-friendly open-air outlet welcomes two- and four-legged companions to walk throughout the property and even shop together in some of the 170+ featured stores. Note that while the property is dog friendly, owners are responsible for confirming pet policies with individual businesses before entering.

Fido can play off-leash at Randolph Dog Park in Randolph, MA. This fenced dog park has separate areas for large and small dogs in addition to tunnels, boulders and stairs for dogs to climb and explore. The park also offers benches, shade and seasonally available water fountains.

Leashed dogs are welcome at pet-friendly Cushing Memorial Park in Framingham, MA. The park is 67.5-acres and contains lots of paved pathways for you to walk with your pup. Other features of the park include a 9/11 Memorial, flower gardens, benches,, gazebos, a keyhole garden and lots of shady spots to rest.

Leashed dogs are welcome inside the taproom and on the patio outside Widowmaker Brewery in Braintree, MA. This brewery is pet friendly Wednesdays through Sundays. You can order from their selection of rotating craft brews. Food trucks frequently visit on the weekends, and guests are also welcome to bring their own food.

Fido is welcome to join you at Fairmont Fruit Farm, a pet-friendly, family-owned and operated orchard in Franklin, MA. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you as you pick-your-own apples (when in season) and browse their year-round offerings of baked goods, local products, free-range eggs, dairy products and seasonally available fresh produce.

Working Man Distillers in Pawtucket, RI, is a proudly female veteran-owned, dog-friendly distillery offering exceptional spirits in a spacious tasting room. Guests can enjoy whiskey, socialize with friends and possibly meet Koby, the distillery dog. They also host private events and support local shelters, where Koby and their two cats were adopted.

Dogs are welcome to join their owners at Massasoit State Park in East Taunton, MA. The park is home to a number of trails that weave around the pretty ponds located in the area. The best time of year to visit is in the fall, when the scarlet cranberry bogs and pine trees turn to stunning shades of contrasting colors. Pets must be leashed and cleaned up after during their visit.

Leashed pups are welcome in the outdoor beer garden (weather permitting) at Exhibit 'A' Brewing Company, a pet-friendly brewery in Framingham MA. Sample some of their delicious crafts brews while you and Fido enjoy the atmosphere. Please note that dogs are not permitted inside the taproom.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Natural Resources Trust, a dog-friendly outdoor space in Easton, MA, where you can enjoy nature, including walking trails, and may even spot some wild animals that call the space home. The Trust encourages you to bring water for your pet, and you are welcome to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy. Please note that pets should be checked for ticks after visiting, and are not permitted during events and other large gatherings.

Attleboro, MA, is home to 129 Bam Smash Marketplace. This pet-friendly store features an array of items, from antiques and retro furniture to home decor and art. Well-behaved, leashed pets may join their owners inside.

North Smithfield, RI, is home to Rustic Tri-View Drive-In, a seasonal outdoor theater that opens every summer since 1951. This pet-friendly theater welcomes well-behaved, leashed pups to join their owners for a movie. Dogs aren't permitted in the restrooms or snack bar, but there's an area where you can walk them. While you chow down on your snacks, Fido can enjoy a doggie sundae from the soft-serve ice cream shop.