The Middlesex Fells Dog Owner Group

Keep the Fells Clean and Green! 

Be sure to pick up after your dog every time,

and respect the rights of all park users!

DCR Developing New Middlesex Fells Trail System Plan

FellsDOG and other user groups were invited to attend a meeting held by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (“DCR”) on September 24, 2009, at which DCR announced plans for developing and implementing a comprehensive Middlesex Fells Trail System Plan.  DCR will complete an inventory of the entire Fells trail system this fall.  In January 2010, DCR will host a Stakeholder and Public Planning Workshop, open to the public, to get direct input on developing the new trail plan.  Public review of a draft plan will take place next Spring, with hopes of having the new plan in place by May 2010. 

FellsDOG will continue to participate in the process, and advocate for the new trail plan to finally include off-leash dog recreation at the Sheepfold.  The Workshop in January will be an opportunity for dog owners to make our voices heard, and convey that we care about the environment, we respect the rights of all park users, and we think the time has come for legal off-leash recreation at the Sheepfold.  For more details and information on contacting your legislators about the new trail plan, please see the discussion links below.  And stay tuned for updates here at fellsdog.org!