A wooded urban wild straddling the old Roslindale/Hyde Park line, protected as conservation land in September 2024 after a 25-year community fight against development on the adjoining Dale Street parcel; the city plans a new Dale Street trailhead, expanded trail network, and wetland buffer restoration.
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. That's the…
Hours
Boston parks are closed to the public from 11:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily, apart from passing through, unless posted otherwise; Boston Common, the Public Garden, and the Commonwealth Avenue Mall run 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Posted hours at…
Managed by
Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Urban Wilds Program
617-635-4505 · WebsiteCommon questions
Can I bring my dog to Sherrin Woods Urban Wild?
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. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.