The Sheepfold is an open meadow inside Middlesex Fells Reservation that was used to pen grazing sheep in the 19th century and is now the area's designated off-leash dog space. Dogs run loose in the open field while the surrounding woods stay leash-only.
What to expect
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Hours
Sunrise to sunset, matching the rest of Middlesex Fells Reservation.
Managed by
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Middlesex Fells Reservation
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Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
What's here
On site
Water Fountain Bowl
Dog drinking water reported on site.
Shade
Tree line borders the open meadow.
Not here
No waste-bag dispensers
Not confirmed; visitors are directed to pack out or use their own bags per DCR pet rules.
No benches
Not confirmed present.
Common questions
Is the Sheepfold dog park fully fenced?
Yes, it's a fully fenced meadow, though the exact fence height isn't posted.
Is there a separate area for small or shy dogs at the Sheepfold?
No. There's no separate small-dog section, so it's one open field for all sizes.
Are there restrooms near the Sheepfold?
None have been confirmed at the Sheepfold itself.
Does Sheepfold have a separate small-dog area?
No.
Is there an entry fee at Sheepfold?
No, entry is free.
What rules should I know at Sheepfold?
Visitors who don't follow off-leash-area rules can be evicted from the park or fined. Dogs may run off leash only within the fenced Sheepfold meadow; leash is required everywhere else in the Reservation. Handlers are limited to four dogs at a time in the off-leash area and dogs must stay under…