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
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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No waste-bag dispensers
Visitors are directed to pack out or use their own bags per DCR pet rules.
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 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…