A fenced, roughly two-acre off-leash dog park on Richardson Road in North Chelmsford, run with the volunteer Chelmsford Dog Association and including a shaded gazebo and a rentable training area.
What to expect
Hours
Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri/Sun 6:30am-8:30pm, Wed 6:30am-5:00pm, dawn to dusk overall
Managed by
Chelmsford Animal Control / Chelmsford Dog Association (volunteer partner)
978-256-0754 · WebsiteWhat's here
Not here
No waste-bag dispensers
Not provided by the town; owners must bring their own bags or cleanup tool
No drinking water
Not mentioned among on-site facilities
Common questions
Is Chelmsford Dog Park open today?
Chelmsford Dog Park is a public dog park in Chelmsford, MA. Posted hours: Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri/Sun 6:30am-8:30pm, Wed 6:30am-5:00pm, dawn to dusk overall.
Is it fully fenced, and how tall is the fence?
Yes, the roughly two-acre park is fully fenced; the town's page doesn't give an exact fence height.
Dawn to dusk generally, with posted hours of 6:30am-8:30pm most days and an earlier 5pm close on Wednesdays; the parking lot can close after snowstorms.
Is there an entry fee at Chelmsford Dog Park?
No, entry is free.
What rules should I know at Chelmsford Dog Park?
Dogs must be leashed outside the fenced area (6 ft max leash), licensed, inoculated, and parasite-free; maximum two dogs per visit; children under 10 prohibited, under 12 need adult supervision; handlers must be 16+; no toys, food, glass, prong collars, smoking, or alcohol.