Resources and Trails
Beverly, MA
J.C. Phillips Reservation - Part of the ECTA (Essex County Trail Association). Beautiful trails, swimming, glacial ridges and romantic vine covered ruins of a lost estate.
Dane Street Beach - Beautiful little beach walking distance from downtown Beverly and with parking.
Sally Milligan Park - Large wooded area with trails!
Lynch Park - Good enough for a President, good enough for a pup!
Obear Park - Ryal Side hidden gem - Waterfront and a field for dogs!
Dogs by Design and Cats Too! - Top notch friendly grooming.
The Doggie Depot - Excellent service from a Beverly Farms staple!
Danvers, MA
Choate Farm and Moore Woods - Beautiful shady walking trails!
Danvers Rail Trail - A real treasure, great for those who like to jog and bike with their pups as well.
Endicott Park - Adorable farm with animals, a small lake, picnic area, trails and parking.
Ipswich, MA
Willowdale State Forest - Gorgeous multi acre state forest!
Appleton Farms - One section is open to dogs, with lovely pastoral scenery and parking! Great place to ride as well
Julia Bird Reservation - Hidden gem along the Ipswich River.
New England Biolabs - Biolabs kindly allows dogs and other four footed friend on their beautiful property!
Atlantic K-9 - Kathleen offers top dog training and breeder of the cutest Jack Russel terriers in the world.
Salem, MA
Forest River Park - New parking area, great views, skate park and picnic area and small beach - fun for the whole family.
Lead Mills and Wyman Woods - Dog friendly year round beach and miles of trails
Hamilton, MA
Sagamore Hill - Lush Woodlands, Open Meadows & Hilltop Views
Wenham, MA
Swamp Walk - One of the coolest walks around, an elevated boardwalk off a hiking and biking trail through a swamp with beaver dams.
Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
Manchester-Essex Conservation Area - True hidden gem with lovely boardwalk and birches!
Agassiz Rock - Scenic trails, great view, and cool glacial rock!
Essex, MA
Cox Reservation - Beautiful ocean views!
Topsfield, MA
Bradley Palmer - Something for everyone and definitely worth checking out!
Lockwood Forest - On the Boxford/Topsfield line, acres of lovely trails and great for horses too!
Everett, MA
Park 9 Dog Bar - A bar for you, a dog park for them. All of our favorite things in one place.
Gateway Park Loop - An area near Everett that is a short, easy walk, with waterfront views!
Malden, MA
Malden River Greenway - A beautiful waterfront park that connects Medford, Malden, and Everett.
Skyline Outer Reservoir Loop - Gorgeous trail with water views, and nature architecture!
Rock Circuit Trail - More steep and rocky than usual, but the reward is the gorgeous views.
Somerville, MA
Somerville Community Path - A paved rail-trail that connects with other trails!
Draw Seven State Park - A popular trail for hiking and running, around the Mystic River.
Medford, MA
Cross Fells Trail - From wetlands to open water, this trail has many nature aspects you and your furry friend would enjoy!
Two Towers Hike - Views of Boston, and lots of scenery!
Boston, MA
The Freedom Trail - A unique collection of historical pinpoints that tell the story of the American Revoution and Beyond.
Charles River Reservation - A 20 mile reservation that offers activities, and is dog friendly.