Handfuls of bog balls and other dog play toys can be seen strewn about the area. Mock fire hydrants and parking cones are lined up in the back in a mulched area for the dogs’ convenience. There are usually about six or more dogs frequenting the park in the heaviest traffic times, which are typically early morning and early evening. Outside of the court area, the green space provides a break from the non-stop happenings of the major metropolis. Dog owners relax on shaded park benches enjoying the greenery. The surrounding area is made up of upper crust Boston town houses and brick apartments with small iron fenced yards. During the summer months, you can see a row of six foot tall sunflowers at one end, and a quaint fenced in garden of marigolds, hyacinths, and other assorted flowers at the other end. At this Boston Dog park, Irish wolf hounds can be spotted leaping through the air and running off leash with clicking nails on asphalt as they bound through the fenced park; while their owners proudly keep watch.

To keep the dog park safe and fun, there are posted rules that must be followed if you and your canine companion wish to frequent the area. The dog park is open from 6:30 a.m. through 10:00 p.m., which accommodates even the busiest work schedules. For the protection of the dog and the owner, all dogs must have collars and identification. Each person is also limited to having no more than three dogs in the park at one time. No puppies under four months old are allowed in the park either, simply for their own safety. As expected, owners must clean up after their dogs-- which means bringing your own doggy bags. Any dangerous or ill-tempered dogs, or any dog that has a known propensity to be dangerous, is strictly prohibited by the rules of the dog park. In general, the Carleton Court Dog Park is a positive place for dogs and their owners to socialize in Boston