A small wooded corner at Spofford Street and Ferry Road near Moseley Woods, one of the city's four off-leash spots. Dogs run free on the open ground, but the playground and pavilion stay on-leash.
What to expect
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Dogs
Off-leash dawn to dusk, year-round; leashed in the parking area, playground, pavilion and picnic areas
Hours
Newburyport posts no citywide closing time for its parks and conservation land as of mid-2026. The ordinance only bars loud noise between 10pm and 7am and requires athletic-field lights off by 10pm. Posted hours at the entrance win if…
Managed by
Newburyport Parks Commission / Animal Control
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Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
Common questions
Is Moulton Square fenced?
No. Off-leash areas at unfenced parks border open ground, so keep recall in mind.
Can I bring my dog to Moulton Square?
Off-leash dawn to dusk, year-round; leashed in the parking area, playground, pavilion and picnic areas
What rules should I know at Moulton Square?
No more than two unleashed dogs per owner at one time; dogs must be licensed and vaccinated.