The Dorchester Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a granite monument on Morrissey Boulevard near UMass Boston's Columbia Point entrance, honoring 80 men from Dorchester killed in the war. It's a roadside memorial site, not a recreation park, with a nine-foot central stone flanked by two 12-foot stones listing names.
What to expect
Dogs
Boston requires dogs to be leashed on a leash no longer than eight feet whenever they are off the owner's property, including in every city park, and kept under control at all times; the Public Garden bans dogs entirely.
Hours
Open access, roadside site with no gate confirmed
Managed by
Boston Parks and Recreation Department / Dorchester Vietnam Veterans Memorial Committee
WebsiteCommon questions
Is there an entry fee at Dorchester Vietnam Veterans Memorial?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Dorchester Vietnam Veterans Memorial?
Boston requires dogs to be leashed on a leash no longer than eight feet whenever they are off the owner's property, including in every city park, and kept under control at all times; the Public Garden bans dogs entirely.