More Good News For Off-Leash Enthusiasts in Greater Boston
Here in Somerville we celebrated the groundbreaking for Somerville's next community park and off-leash recreational area at 0 New Washington Street on Monday.
In Arlington, dog owners are celebrating a bylaw change, which will allow for early morning off-leash hours at certain, as yet undetermined, parks.
And in Newton, there will be a public hearing on June 14 where residents will have a chance to comment on a proposal for off-leash recreational areas at three parks, in addition to the existing OLRA at Old Cold Spring Park:
- Claflin Playground
- Currently used by dog owners as an off leash recreation area
- Fence already in place
- McGrath Park
- Almost fully enclosed
- Area between Washington Street and the west side tennis courts (other areas for limited hours)
- Norumbega
- Heavily used by dog owners as an off leash recreation area
- Almost fully enclosed
Being a dog owner in greater Boston keeps getting better and better!