
Resources & Community Information
Current City of Newton off-leash regulations:
https://www.newtonma.gov/government/parks-recreation-culture/off-leash-dog-parks
Newton Ordinance section 3-30(a)- Dogs Off-Leash Program (2006)
https://www.newtonma.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/21599/637244282410330000
OTHER LOCAL COMMUNITY INFORMATION:
Arlington:
Informational website: https://www.arlingtonma.gov/i-want-to/learn-about/dog-ownership
Brochure: https://www.arlingtonma.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/41504/637583304631970000
Boston:
Informational website: https://friendsofthepublicgarden.org/our-parks/the-common/common-canine/
Brookline:
Informational website: https://www.brooklinema.gov/752/Green-Dog-Program
Brochure: https://www.brooklinema.gov/DocumentCenter/View/21186/Green_Dog_Brochure-Nov-11-2019-Update
Cambridge:
Informational website: https://www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/parks/osplanning/offleash
Shared use/trail website: https://www.cambridgema.gov/Water/freshpondreservation/dogregulations
Off-leash rules and etiquette: https://www.cambridgema.gov/-/media/Files/CDD/ParksandOpenSpace/OSPlanning/OffLeash/20191017_OffLeash_RulesEtiquette.pdf
Concord:
Dog bylaw website: https://concordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1838/FAQ-on-Article-59-Dog-Bylaw-Changes-PDF#:~:text=Dogs%20are%20required%20to%20be,%2C%20parades%2C%20fairs%2C%20etc
Conservation land website: https://concordma.gov/2319/Dogs-on-Conservation-Land
Lexington:
Brochure: https://www.lexingtonma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/383/Walking-your-Dog-on-Conservation-Land-PDF?bidId=
Lincoln:
Trail guide Website: https://lincolnconservation.org/explore-our-properties/trail-guidelines/
Needham:
Informational website: https://www.needhamma.gov/3711/Off-Leash-Dog-Recreational-Area
Brochure website: https://www.needhamma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10323/Tri-Fold-Dog-Area-a?bidId=
Waltham:
Informational website: https://www.city.waltham.ma.us/home/news/a-reminder-to-pet-parents-that-there-are-leash-laws-in-waltham-per-city-of-waltham-general
Wellesley:
Informational websites:
https://wellesleyma.gov/753/Dogs-in-Wellesley
https://www.wellesleyma.gov/1259/Animal-Control-Regulations
Weston:
Informational website: https://www.weston.org/221/Dog-Walking
Brochure website: https://www.weston.org/DocumentCenter/View/309/Walking-Your-Dog-in-Weston-Brochure-PDF?bidId=
Other locations in Massachusetts:
The Trustees properties:
https://thetrustees.org/content/guidelines-for-dog-walkers/
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation properties:
Other Resources:
American Kennel Club:
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/tips-for-hiking-with-your-dog/
Sit Means Sit Dog Training: Yes, There Is A Thing Called Off Leash Etiquette:
Dogtime.com: The Complete Guide to Off-Leash Etiquette:
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/complete-guide-off-leash-etiquette-175527655.html
The Association of Professional Dog Trainers: What Makes a Good Dog Park:
https://apdt.com/resource-center/makes-good-dog-park/