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Roxbury Heritage State Park

Details unconfirmedPark · Boston, MA
Roxbury Heritage State Park, Boston, Massachusetts
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Right now

A small DCR state park in John Eliot Square, historic heart of Roxbury, centered on the 1750s Dillaway-Thomas House museum with an adjoining acre of landscaped lawn and a skyline view of downtown Boston.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Allowed caged, bridled, or on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, unless an area is posted otherwise; never unattended or at large, and waste must be carried out. Hunting, hunting-dog training, dog sledding, sled-dog training and…
Hours
Grounds generally open daily; exact posted hours and museum hours not confirmed, call DCR to verify before a museum visit
Managed by
Department of Conservation and Recreation Website

What's here

On site

Dillaway-Thomas House
Historic house museum with exhibits on the site

Common questions

Where do I park at Roxbury Heritage State Park?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Roxbury Heritage State Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Roxbury Heritage State Park?
Allowed caged, bridled, or on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, unless an area is posted otherwise; never unattended or at large, and waste must be carried out. Hunting, hunting-dog training, dog sledding, sled-dog training and search-dog training are excepted (302 CMR 12.13).

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (hours, restrooms, accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-07-15. Official source. Updated 2026-09-13.