Riverside County Park /Joseph A. Carucci Area Riverside Ave An off-leash dog run and playground is located in the Riverside County Park /Joseph A. Carucci Area on Riverside Avenue, Lyndhurst, N.J. The 4 foot high fully-fenced area is complete with safety gated entrance. There is ample parking near the dog run There are trash cans in the enclosed area and benches for the two-legged guests.They now have a separate area for both big and small dogs.
Mountainside NJ
Echo Lake Dog Park Echo Lake Park, border of Mountainside and Westfield Ave Access from Rt 22 West in Mountainside. Open dawn to dusk. Fenced, benches, poop bags, parking, trash cans. Clean modern restrooms are located in the main park a short walk away from the dog park. The park is just about 3 acres in size.
Maplewood/Millburn NJ
Essex County South Mountain Dog Park Essex County South Mountain Reservation, Crest Drive,
A very nice dog park with two seperate areas, one for big dogs and the other for small dogs. There are all sorts of slides and ramps for the dogs to play on and run across, and even water fountains especially for dogs, low to the ground. Entrance to Crest Drive is off of South Orange Avenue in South Orange. Open dawn to dusk
Livingston NJ
Livingston Dog Park East Hills Park, on Shrewsbury Drive, 8/10 mile south of East Mount Pleasant Ave.
The Livingston Dog Park has two distinct play areas. A small dog park allows dogs 25 pounds or lighter to socialize without being overwhelmed by larger dogs. The large dog park is available for dogs of all sizes. Both areas offer shade and benches. The large dog park has a water fountain which operates during frost free days. In addition, another feature of East Hills Park includes a 1 ½ mile long wooded nature trail with fitness stations. Dogs are permitted on the nature trails but must be kept on a leash. DOGS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A LIVINGSTON DOG PARK PASS. DOG PARK PASSES ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE TOWNSHIP OF LIVINGSTON HEALTH DEPARTMENT. FINES ARE ISSUED FOR NON COMPLIANCE
Morristown NJ
Lewis Morris Park 270 Mendham Road Morristown, NJ Beautiful off-leash Dog Park One of the nicest places to take your dog in Northern NJ.
Mahwah NJ
Ramapo Valley County Reservation Route 202 (2 miles South of Rt. 17) Mahwah NJ (Bergen County) - 201-336-7284 Although there is no official dog park at the Ramapo Valley County Reservation, it is a great place to bring dogs to explore the wooded hillside of this 2,145-acre site. The site offers mountain fishing, hiking, a pond and a scenic waterfall. Ramapo Reservation was dedicated as a wilderness area that permits visitors to bring dogs provided that they are held on a 6ft. leash at all times.
Basking Ridge NJ
Lord Sterling Stable
256 South Maple Avenue A dog agility course is available for a $50 annual fee. The course, which measures 47" by 89", can be used during designated hours. For more information call Lord Stirling Stable at 908-766-5955.
Cedar Grove NJ
Cedar Grove Mills Reservation Normal Avenue at Reservoir Drive(Near Montclair State College)
Trees, parking, trashcans. More than 5 miles of trails - nice, quiet park in the heart of the country. Dogs must be leashed
Montville NJ
Montville Dog Park Changebridge Rd., Montville, NJ The Dog Park is now open. It is located off Changebridge Road at Kramer Road in Pine Brook. There are separate areas for larger and smaller dogs. Dogs of residents and non-residents are able to enjoy the park for a nominal fee. Dogs are not allowed to use the dog park without a valid Dog Park Pass.
Randolph NJ
Dog Trail Millbrook Avenue next to the Municipal Building
Several trails in this area include Brundage Park, Carrell Road (between Center Grove and Millbrook). Poop bags and disposal cans are available on the trail. Dogs are welcome on the trails but must be on-leash.
Bayonne NJ
Bayonne Dog Run 1st Street Park - 1st street and Kennedy Blvd
Fenced, benches, tables, poopbags, trees, parking, phones, restrooms, trashcans. Not much grass so it can get a bit dusty.
Wallington NJ
Samuel Nelkin County Park Paterson Ave by Wallington lanes
2 separate fenced in areas for smaller and larger dogs.
Woodcliff Lake NJ
Woodale County Park Prospect Ave
Fenced in off-leash dog park.
North Arlington NJ
Riverside Park Animal Park
River Road South
Fenced in off-leash dog park.
Hawthorne NJ
Goffle Park Dog Run Goffle Road
Regular Park Hours are from Dawn to Dusk. Fenced, benches, parking, restrooms, water
Ridgewood NJ
Wild Duck Pond East Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood NJ
2 separate fenced in areas for smaller and larger dogs.
Hoboken NJ
Church Square Park Dog Run 4th & 5th between Willow and Garden
Open 24 hours. Fenced, benches, tables, handicap, trees, lights, water, trash
Hoboken NJ
Elysian Park Dog Run Elysian Park 10th Street and Hudson Street
Fenced in area.
Hoboken NJ
3 Steven's Park Dog Run Steven's Park - 4th Street and Hudson Street
Fenced in area.
Secaucus NJ
Secaucus Animal Park Steven's Park - 4th Street and Hudson Street
Fenced in area, poop bags
North Bergen NJ
Hudson County Park Off park drive, Bergenline Ave and 81st (in the park)
Fenced, poopbags, trees, lights, water, parking, trashcans. Lots of grass and dog-friendly owners, well-lit with ample benches.
Bloomfield NJ
Watsessing Park Dog Park Glenwood Avenue, off Bloomfield Avenue
Fenced, benches, doggy water fountains, double gated entry. You can get there by taking the Garden State Parkway to Bloomfield Avenue Exit for Bloomfield NJ. Follow Bloomfield Avenue west about 2 blocks to Glenwood Avenue South. Park is a few blocks south on Glenwood.
Bloomfield NJ/Montclair
Essex County Brookdale Park Dog Park Bellevue Avenue in Bloomfield NJ
Access from Bellevue Avenue in Bloomfield or Grove Street in Montclair. Parking is available inside Essex County Brookdale Park. Open November 1st to March 31st from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and April 1st to October 31st from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Leonia NJ
Overpeck County Park Dog Run Fort Lee Road, Leonia NJ201-336-7275
There is an off-leash dog run area in Overpeck County Park.
Jersey City NJ
Dog Park Grand Street just west of Jersey Avenue.
Not far from Liberty State Park.
Jersey City NJ
Dog Park Montgomery Street just west of Grove Street
Near the Majestic Theatre
Dog Parks in Central New Jersey
Monroe / Jamesburg NJ
Thompson Park Dogpark 1701 Perrineville Rd, Monroe Twp, NJ - (973) 371-9577? - Map Large fenced in area with benches, poopbags, doggie water fountain and trees. Double entry gate and plenty of parking. Always plenty of friendly pet owners. There are two parks adjacent to each other, one for larger dogs and one for smaller dogs. There are also some nice trails behind the dog park with streams where you can walk your dog.
Franklin Township NJ
Colonial Park leash free Dog area Mettlers Lane, Somerset NJ, 732-873-2695 Very large 3 acre park with double entry gate. Picnic table and parking. The leash-free dog area is located off of Mettlers Road and is accessed via the same driveway as the Spooky Brook Golf Maintenance area.
West Windsor NJ
Mercer County Park Old Trenton Road at Robbinsville Rd, west Windsor NJ, 609-448-1947
There's a new dog park located within the 2500 acre Mercer County Park in West Windsor on Rt. 571 in the recreation complex. It's nice, right behind the skateboarding park. Separate areas for large and small dogs
Highland Park NJ
Donaldson Park
South 3rd Ave. in Highland Park Double gated entry, benches, water fountain for dogs, bags, grass & mulch & trees
East Brunswick NJ
East Brunswick Dog Park Dunhams Corner Road (off of Cranbury Road)
Lights are on until 10pm! Two seperate parks, one for small dogs and one for larger dogs. Has trash cans, bags for pick up, handicapped parking, trees, grass, gravel and a cutle little fire Hydrant.
Village Park Dogpark Yeger Drive off Route 206
Low Fenced in area, parking, trashcans. Area is 80' by 150'. Surface is gray gravel. No water or poopbags. Located in Village Park, behind the Village Park Townhouses on Yeger Drive, off Route 206 across from the Lawrence Prep School. There is also another entrance is on Gordon Avenue.
Bernards Township NJ
Bernards Township Dog Park War Memorial Athletic Field Complex on South Maple Avenue 908-630-5539 Good size park with double entry gate and parking
Flemington NJ
Hunterdon County Off-leash Dog area 1020 State Route 31, Lebanon, NJ 908-788-1158 The Hunterdon County Off-Leash Dog Area is open to the public from dawn to dusk, daily. The Hunterdon County Off-Leash Dog Area is located on Route 12 just west of the Route 12 Flemington Circle and adjacent to the Route 12 Hunterdon County Complex on Route 12.
Raritan Township NJ
Hunterdon County Off-Leash Dog Area located adjacent to the Route 12 Hunterdon County Complex 908-788-1158 Good size park with trees and parking. About an acre and a half in size.
Branchburg NJ
Ten Eyck Park Route 28 in the North Branch section of Branchburg Very small dog park with a double entry gate.
Ewing NJ
Banchoff Park Dog Run Mountain View Rd off Bear Tavern Road, Ewing Township NJ
Ewing Township has a dog run in Banchoff Park. Situated on 70 acres off of Mountain View Rd. The dog area is in the back by the picnic tables on top of a small hill. This facility aslo has 4 tennis courts, walking, biking and hiking trails, a pond, picnic area and a tot lot.
Montgomery Township
Montgomery Township Dog Park 2261 Route 206, (609) 466-3023
1 acre with double-gated entries and parking
Plainsboro NJ
Plainsboro Township Dogpark
Plainsboro Community Park on Scotts Corner Road 609-799-0099
One acre, fenced with double-gated entries Tall 6 ft. Fence, poopbags, parking, trashcans. parking, port-a-potty and benches.
Plainsboro NJ
Plainsboro Park Doggie Park
Schalks Crossing and Dey Road
Fenced in Dog Park.
Bedminster NJ
Bedminster Dogpark River Road Park - Route 206andRiver Road
Pretty good size fenced in dog park. Open Dawn to Dusk.
Dog Parks in Southern New Jersey
Pet care and services Southern NJ
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Mount Laurel NJ
Dog run at Laurel Acres Dog Park Church Street and Union Mill Roads The Laurel Acres Dog Run is along the walking path located near the middle of the park and can be accessed by both Church Street and Union Mill Roads. There are two runs, one for larger dogs 40 lbs. or greater and one for smaller dogs under 40 lbs. Please follow the rules of the run for the safety all dog owners and visitors to the park.
Washington Township NJ
Washington Township Dog Park Off of Park Avenue or Black Horse Pike Washington Township’s leashed dog park is located along the banks of Grenloch Lake at Ron Heck Memorial Park in Grenloch. The bucolic setting includes: rustic walking trails, a stoned covered parking area, a split-rail fence and large “doggie pot” waste containers outfitted with plastic disposal bags. The park can be accessed from Park Avenue or Black Horse Pike. It is open from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm and patrolled by Township Park Rangers. All dogs visiting the park must be leashed, licensed and up to date on their vaccinations.
Manasquan Township NJ
Manasquan Inlet Beach Manasquan Inlet - Third Ave
Dogs are only allowed on a leash at this beach! To get there, take Main St in Manasquan, over the bridge to Third Ave. make a right go all the way to the end and the beach is on the right hand side.
Berkeley Township NJ
Robert J Miller County Air Park Off-Leash Dog Area Route 530Berkeley Township
Fenced, benches, tables, handicap access, poopbags, trees, parking, water, trashcans. Staffed; Annual fee of $20 per year for first dog, $10 per year for second dog.
Lakewood Township NJ
Ocean County Park Off-Leash Dog Area Route 88 Lakewood NJ
Fenced, benches, tables, handicap access, poopbags, trees, parking, water, trashcans. Staffed; Annual fee of $20 per year for first dog, $10 per year for second dog.
Voorhees NJ
Connelly Dog Park (Formally Centennial Dog Park) Centennial Blvd and Sheppard Rd
Very nice Fenced in dogpark with Picnic tables, benches, trees.
Cherry Hill NJ
Cooper River Dog Run Park Blvd North
Fenced, benches, handicap, poopbags, trees, lights, trashcans, parking, portable toilets near the dogpark and only in the summer . Recently renovated, there is now a separate small dog enclosure, a new 6' fence around the rest of the dog park, a water line has been added and plenty of parking, Hours are from dawn to 10pm, park is lit after dark.
Cherry Hill NJ
Pooch Park North Park Drive
Pooch Park is located in Cooper River Park at the far easterly end of North Park Drive, in Cherry Hill. From Rt. 70 in Pennsauken, take the Cuthbert Boulevard South Jughandle. Turn onto North Park Drive behind the Hilton Hotel. North Park Drive ends at the dog park parking lot. There is plenty of parking. 2 separate enclosed areas, one for large dogs and one for small dogs. Open daily from 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Lighted at night.
Lincroft NJ
Thompson Park Dog Run Thompson Park, Newman Springs Road
Fenced, benches, tables, handicap access, poopbags, parking, phones, restrooms, water and trashcans. This is Monmouth County's first 'legal' dogpark. 1 1/4 acres, fully fenced.
Hamilton NJ
Veterans Park Kuser Road
Separate areas for small and large dogs. Cool obstacle course. Benches, poop bags and water fountain. You can get there by Taking Route 130 and turn right on Klockner Rd. Turn left onto Hamilton-Mercerville Rd. Follow this road to Kuser Rd. and turn Right on Kuser and the Park will be about 1 mile down the road on your right.
Medford NJ
Freedom Park Union Street, just off Main Street, across from Jones Rd.
Benches, parking, trees, restrooms, shelter, water, trash. Lovely creek for dogs to play in and drink from.
Trenton NJ
Hamilton Dog Park Hamilton Square - Kuser Road
Fenced in off-leash Dog Park
Trenton NJ
Veterans Dog Park Veterans Park behind tennis courts
Fenced in off-leash Dog Park
Dogs and Beach access in New Jersey
Did you know that almost every Beach in New Jersey allows dogs off-season? The dogs must leashed. Please call the municipality before hand and double check before heading down the shore with your pet.
Large fenced in area with benches, poopbags, doggie water fountain and trees. Double entry gate and plenty of parking. Always plenty of friendly pet owners. There are two parks adjacent to each other, one for larger dogs and one for smaller dogs. There are also some nice trails behind the dog park with streams where you can walk your dog.
