We are lucky ion the North Shore to have many great dog parks to enjoy with our favorite pups. Dog parks are a great place for our pups to play unleashed and meet new friends! Not sure about how dog parks work or if your dog is ready for one? Check out our etiquette and rules tips at the bottom of this story.

Big bonus: Dog parks on the North Shore are mostly FREE! 

Know of a dog park on the North Shore we are missing? Let me know at cheryllachendro@macaronikid.com and we will add it to our list!

Danvers Dog Park

 Endicott Park,

57 Forest Street

Danvers, MA

(across from St. Richard's Church)

HOURS: 9:00AM – DUSK

What we love about {Danvers Dog Park}: Add a few sentences about amenities, what your family loves about this dog park.

Beverly Dog Park- Paddles Park

46 L P Henderson Rd,

 Beverly, MA 01915

What we love about {Beverly Dog Park- Paddles Park}: 

Hidden gem of a dog park. Very quiet, wooded, extra-large area for off leash fun. "Small" dog area is plenty big as well. Natural dirt ground - no stone dust, pebbles, or wood chips. No neighbors to bother if your dog is talkative. NOTE that it's carry in/carry out - zero trash receptacles - so be prepared to take your dog's waste and your garbage out with you.

Salem Play Area for Canine Exercise (SPACE)

 North St, 

Salem, MA 01970

What we love about {Central Park Dog Park}: 

Great place to bring your dog with trees for shade and water during the summer. There are a great group of owners who are regulars. It does require that you purchase a pooch pass  from Salem City Hall, and children under 10 are not allowed.

Peabody Dog Park

34 Perkins Street 

Peabody, MA 01960

What we love about {Peabody Dog Park}: It's a small fenced in space covered mostly in small stones so it does not get muddy. The park is generally very clean and quiet even though it is on a main street. It is lit up at night which is a big plus in the winter. Bring your own water.

Gloucester Dog Park

24 Hough Ave

Gloucester, MA 01930 

Open 9AM-8PM

What we love about {Gloucester Dog Park}: Gloucester Dog park has a huge space for dogs to run! Dogs can socialize in four different yards by size and demeanor. The dogs and parents there are always super friendly.

North Shore dog park tips

Follow the rules! Typical dog park rules include:

• Dogs must be spayed or neutered, up to date on vaccines and shots, and supervised at all times.
• Clean up after your pooch! No one wants to step in that mess.
• Know your dog: If you have a dog that has shown aggression toward other animals, children, or adults, it's best to leave them at home.
• Taking your kids? Supervise them closely! Let them know that running and loud play aren't a good idea around dogs they don't know well, and teach them how to approach a dog to pet it.
• Don't bring your lunch. It only invites begging and aggressive behaviors.
• Be polite and considerate of other park users. Common sense prevails!

Read more about dog park etiquette from the Whole Dog Journal.

We hope this list of dog parks on the North Shore of MA helps you find some fun places for your family to explore with your dogs. Now get the whole family — even the four-legged members — out to play!