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Brookline Avenue Playground

Posted on November 19, 2008 by Jana — No Comments ↓

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I love nothing better than to let Riley run free with lots of playmates.  At Brookline Avenue Playground she can do just that in a large fenced in park.  There is nothing super special about the park, only that it has four acres for your pup to run around till their furry legs can’t move any longer.  There were so many dogs visiting the park when Riley and I arrived, that by the end of our visit, Riley’s tongue was hanging so far out of her mouth I wasn’t sure it was every going to go back in!  To me that is the ultimate sight of a happy pup!  This isn’t strictly a dog park.  Riley and I watched a soccer game that was going on inside the park, we needed a break so Riley could catch her breath and have some much needed water.  Another thing I really liked about the park was that it was very well maintained.  I’m sure we wont see much more of the grass when winter is right around the corner.  However, I’m sure Riley will like the park that much more once it’s filled with snow.  We will definitely be visiting this park again.

Brookline Avenue Playground

575 Brookline Ave
Brookline, MA

Posted in Dog Friendly Places, Parks and Beaches, Uncategorized

Pet Spa

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Jana — No Comments ↓

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Feel like pampering your pup? Sometimes even your pup would enjoy a day at the Spa!  I have never really thought about taking Riley to a spa since she has such short hair, not enough to cut.  So instead I  tagged along with a friend that brought her very fluffy pooch there for a trim.  The employees were extremely friendly and I really liked that they didn’t crate the dogs while they wait to get a hair cut.  The dogs get to socialize and play with each other pups until it is their time for a cut.  Not only is it just a spa but they have a pet Boutique as well.  They have many stylish leashes and collars to choose from along with a lot of toys, bags and water bowls.  They also sell natural and organic treats such as whoopie pies, peanut butter bars, carob drizzled bones, banana biscotti’s and cakes for those special occasions.  This establishment is super cute, very colorful and relaxing inside and most important, very clean.  The only downfall of the place is where it is located.  Very busy street with lot of construction.  Hopefully the construction will be over sometime soon.

Pet Spa

669 Somerville Ave
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 666-7387

Hours:
Mon, Fri 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Tue-Thu 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

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Pope John Paul II Park Reservation

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Jana — No Comments ↓

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This reservation is located right near the city.  I have heard good things about this park and after a few minutes of walking around the reservation, I understood why it was important for me to check out.  The grounds people keep this place in amazing condition.  It has a total of 65 acres, and for you runners and cyclist’s there are 2 miles of paved paths for you and your pup to get some exercise.  Riley and I came across a lot of bird watchers and families having picnics on the grass and in the gazebos.  There are also soccer field and football fields at the reservation, which I hear the soccer fields are the most popular, always people there kicking the ball around.  The park also has restrooms, always a plus! What I really liked about the park was the wildlife that have been spotted there.  If you are lucky you might spot some black ducks or a Great Blue Heron.  I’m not sure if many people know about this reservation because it hasn’t been around for too long.  It is never crowded there so if you are looking for a quite, peaceful place then this is the park to check out.

Pope John Paul II Park Reservation

Neponset District
(617) 727-6034

Posted in Dog Friendly Places, Parks and Beaches
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