Allen Park sits on Meeting House Hill on the site of Dorchester's original 17th-century town common, where the First Parish meeting house once stood. It reads as a small, quiet historic green rather than an active-recreation park.
What to expect
Dogs
Leash required (max 8 ft) per citywide rule; no designated off-leash area here
Hours
Citywide Boston park rule: open 6:00 a.m., close 11:30 p.m.; no site-specific gate found
Managed by
Boston Parks and Recreation Department
617-635-4505 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is there an entry fee at Allen Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Allen Park?
Leash required (max 8 ft) per citywide rule; no designated off-leash area here