10 Cranberry Rd, Kingston, MA 02364, USA
Owned By: Town of Kingston
Kingston’s dog park, located in the same neighborhood as the transfer station and a wind turbine. “Dedicated to fun and exercise with your dog.” A Kingston Dog Park Badge is required.
Features
All handlers must wear a Kingston Dog Park Badge, available at the Kingston Town Clerk during normal business hours, with proof of valid dog license and current rabies vaccination. Available for residents and non-residents.
Handlers are limited to a maximum of 3 dogs and must remove pet waste immediately. Children ages 12 and under are prohibited within the Dog Park area. Children ages 13-15 are permitted only with adult supervision.
The park was established by the Town of Kingston in partnership with the Friends of Kingston Dogs, thanks to a significant contribution by the Stanton Foundation plus Community Preservation Funds. It is operated and maintained by the Friends of Kingston Dogs.
This land is within the region of the Patuxet, members of the Wampanoag tribe, who inhabited the area around the Jones River now known as Duxbury, Kingston and Plymouth.
Trail Description
Large, sunny, fenced in areas for large and small (25 lbs. or less) dogs.
Habitats and Wildlife
The Boneyard is part of the Smelt Brook watershed. Smelt Brook flows northeast through Kingston and into Foundry Pond before merging with the Jones River at Rocky Nook. Not far downstream, the Jones River empties into Kingston Bay. Follow the Jones River Watershed Association for more information.
Historic Site: No
Park: Yes
Beach: No
Boat Launch: No
Lifeguards: No
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Parking: Limited on-site parking.
Cost: Free. Suggested donation $1 per visit.
Trail Difficulty: Easy
Facilities:
Informational kiosk, trash and pet waste receptacles, shaded benches, Lost & Found. Agility components include ramps, balls, rings, and tunnels. There are areas for both large and small dogs.
Dogs: Yes
Boat Ramp: No
ADA Access: Yes
Scenic Views: Yes
Waterbody/Watershed: Smelt Brook (Jones River watershed)