Steve:
The Sharon Dog Park is located between Lake Massapoag and South Main Street right next to the Deborah Samson Park. When traveling down South Main Street turn onto East Foxboro Street, and follow the road a few hundred feet until you see the baseball diamonds on your right. There will be tennis courts on your left, and that’s where the parking for the dog park is located. The trail to the dog park is next to the large graffitied wall. The signs are frequent and will show you the way.
The trail’s actually the Sharon Exercise Trail which is great for a walk with a dog. The trail includes dog leash hookups along the way, so if you need a rest, your dog won’t run off. At first glance, it’s obvious that the park’s well cared for with a lot of signage and a brand new fence. It is a large enclosed park that allows dogs of all sizes to get the exercise they crave. The ground is completely covered in mulch and has a small hill for dogs to run around or jump off of. Unlike most parks, there are many trees which provide a lot of shade all around the park. This benefits both you and Fido; however, your dog probably does not appreciate the fact that there are multiple benches, like you do.
There’s a small dog section which can be reached through the back of the main section. It is rather small and unimpressive, but for those who are scared to let their dog rough house with the others, this is a necessity. The Sharon Dog Park has all the amenities needed such as poop bags, empty trash cans located in all of the park, and the hard to find running water spigot. The park recommends you bring your own drinking water for the dog and asks patrons not to waste too much water, but as I saw, It’s perfect for a hot day, or when your dog gets too muddy trampling around the trail.
Unfortunately, there are no lights to illuminate the park at night, but it’s only open from dawn till dusk. This means you’ll have a harder time getting your dog some exercise in cooler months. The patrons love this dog park, claiming to be one big family. They say that everyone gets along, and the dogs are always under control. This group of dog lovers could donate a recommended dollar a day in the donation box or online. The Sharon Dog Park is a wonderful spot to bring your pet, and I can ensure that both you and your dog will leave happy. Check out Sharon Dog Park for yourself and leave your comments below.