Boston's first city-sanctioned off-leash dog park, opened in Peters Park in 2007 and named for South End resident Joe Wex, who led the multi-year campaign to build it. It has over 13,000 square feet of gravel-and-stone terrain with a separate fenced small-dog section, double-gated entry, benches, and shade.
What to expect
Hours
6:00am-10:00pm (matches Peters Park's general hours)
Managed by
Boston Parks and Recreation Department, with Friends of Peters Park (volunteer, weekly cleaning by Banshee Maintenance)
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On site
Drinking water
Water fountains for dogs and people
Benches
Shaded seating with recently replaced mesh bench coverings
Waste-bag dispensers
New waste receptacles installed by Friends of Peters Park
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Joe Wex Dog Recreation Space?
No, entry is free.