Howe Park is a 1.6-acre corner park at Pleasant and Bacon Streets, notable mainly for its small fully-fenced off-leash dog area alongside a basketball court and playground.
What to expect
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Dogs
This is one of only two off-leash dog parks in Watertown. The fenced area is small and grassy with water stations, benches, and waste stations, open 6am-9pm daily; dogs are not allowed loose in the adjacent open field, only within the…
Hours
General park hours 8am to dusk; the fenced dog park area specifically is posted 6am-9pm daily.
Accessibility
Not confirmed.
Managed by
Watertown Recreation Department
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Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
What's here
On site
Playground
Playground for ages 5-12 alongside a playing field.
Drinking water
Water stations for people and dogs in the fenced dog area.
Waste-bag dispensers
Waste stations in the dog park.
Common questions
Is the dog park fully fenced, and how tall is the fence?
Yes, it's a small, fully fenced, grassy enclosure, though the specific fence height was not published (Filippello's fence, for comparison, is 6 feet).
Is there a separate small-dog area?
No, Howe Park's dog park does not separate large and small dogs the way Filippello's does.
The fenced dog area is open daily from 6am to 9pm.
Is there an entry fee at Howe Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Howe Park?
This is one of only two off-leash dog parks in Watertown. The fenced area is small and grassy with water stations, benches, and waste stations, open 6am-9pm daily; dogs are not allowed loose in the adjacent open field, only within the fenced enclosure. There is no separate small-dog section here…
Is Howe Park wheelchair accessible?
Not confirmed.
What rules should I know at Howe Park?
Dogs must stay within the fenced dog-park enclosure; the adjacent open field is off-limits to dogs.