Dog-Friendly Activities Near Millicent Library, Fairhaven, MA, US

Fort Taber Park welcomes leashed dogs at this pet-friendly historic fort in New Bedford, MA. Featuring a 50-acre waterfront park that provides over a mile of ocean frontage, this spot is sure to be a big hit with Fido. Enjoy a walk on over one mile of walking paths near the shore. Pets must be cleaned up after during their visit, and a parking pass is required.

Bring Fido along for a visit to New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park. Located in New Bedford, MA, this pet-friendly historic destination offers one-hour walking tours from May to October. The tour will bring you up and down cobblestone streets past restored whaling mansions, the custom house and the Seaman's Bethel, made famous in the novel Moby Dick. Leashed dogs are allowed in the garden area, but pets are not permitted inside the park visitor center.

Captain Jack Peterson Dog Park is a popular fenced park for off-leash exercise in New Bedford, MA. Established in 2018, this members-only park requires an annual fee and entry fob, but it offers lots of memorable features to make Fido feel at home, including a fire hydrant and picnic benches. Dogs must be at least four months old to enjoy the park and have up-to-date vaccinations.

Nasketucket Bay Vineyard is a pet-friendly destination in Fairhaven, MA. They offer plenty of places to sit outside with your pup, where he'll be lavished with attention. Try one of their wines with international gourmet treats like cheeses, meats and sweets. Be sure to check out their Fido Fridays during the warmer months.

Brooklawn Park is a dog-friendly recreational haven for residents seeking some exercise and fresh air in New Bedford, MA. This city-owned park attracts kids, families, and active adults who want to take a walk with their pets through woods, fields and on paved walking paths.

Dogs are welcome at Nasketucket Bay State Reservation in the tongue-twisting town of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts. You and Fido will discover 209 acres of wooded trails, open fields and rocky shoreline. Pets are allowed on the dog-friendly trails around the park, as long as they are on a leash under six feet and all mess is cleaned up after them.

Fort Phoenix State Reservation in Fairhaven, MA welcomes leashed pets to enjoy a gorgeous ocean-side hike. Walk along the hurricane barrier and visit the historic remains of Fort Phoenix with Fido by your side. This small state park features a parking lot, restrooms, a pavilion and picnic areas. Dogs are not allowed on the beach from April 1 to September 15.

The Phoenix Bike Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Fairhaven! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Phoenix Bike Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.