Friends of JP Dog Parks

05/03/2026

Sometimes, you just need a good laugh. Enjoy!

6 likes. "David Sedaris on dogs and the people who obsess over them"

03/19/2026

TONIGHT! Thursday, March 19, at the Franklin Park Clubhouse, 1 Circuit Drive. Come down and see the results of the Parks Department's study regarding dog parks in Franklin Park as well as other park projects.

03/07/2026

Hello dog owners! Just a friendly reminder to please pickup after your pup. While I know it is hard during the winter, it is not acceptable or neighborly to let the p**p lay around for the p**p fairy to clean up. She does not exist and no one wants to step on dog p**p, so please make sure you're not one of "those" people. ; ) Thank you!

03/05/2026

Want to learn more about the City's proposed dog parks in Franklin Park? Come to the Franklin Park Capital Project Fair on Thursday, March 19, 6-8 PM, at the Franklin Park clubhouse, 1 Circuit Drive.

Project updates will include:
Circuit Drive Traffic Calming and Drainage Study
Dog Facilities Study
Shattuck Picnic Grove Tennis Court Expansion
Bear Dens Improvements
Natural Areas Restoration
White Stadium Project

This community event is an opportunity to hear directly from City staff, ask questions, and connect one-on-one with the teams leading key projects in the park. The evening will begin with a brief presentation, followed by tabling sessions where attendees can speak with representatives from Boston Pa...

10/08/2025

TONIGHT!! Just a reminder that the Boston Parks Department will be hosting a dog park "pop-up" tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 4- 7 PM in the Wilderness Picnic Area inside of Franklin Park (enter from Glen Road and take the first large path on the right). The idea is to gauge interest in having dog parks inside of the park. Please consider attending! There will also be an official kick-off planning meeting on Thursday, Nov. 6, 6-7:30 PM at the FP Clubhouse. See details below:

10/03/2025

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09/30/2025

The City's Parks Department is finally ready to start looking into building dog parks inside of Franklin Park. This is exciting news but we need everyone to attend and speak up for dog parks that are large enough to accommodate fetch and multiple areas for safe play. We hope that you can attend one of the pop-up discussions this month and later, the broader planning meeting at the Franklin Park Club House in November. See details below.

09/05/2025

How not to “dog park”. 😂. Happy Friday, everyone! 🐕

08/07/2025

Congratulations to us all!! Let’s keep it going. 💗

The newly-reopened Flaherty Playground is one small step for Chihuhuas, and one giant step for German shepherds — as it includes the first-ever official dog park in Jamaica Plain. The playground features a fenced-in dog run complete with a water fountain for dogs, a very cool three-level treehouse...

08/02/2025

The first official dog park is now open in JP inside Flaherty Playground. It’s a huge success and let’s make sure we keep it that way. Please pick up after your pup and any stray p**ps pick those up too - it’s good karma. 😍. And remember this is a neighborhood park so be respectful of the neighbors concerns of excessive noise and parking. If we want more dog parks, this one must be a shining example. Thank you!