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New
Jersey
Bayonne
- 1st Street Dog Run. Bayonne, NJ. Fenced, shaded, benches, poop bag
dispenser. Location: 1st Street and Kennedy Blvd. Behind the ball park -
closest to the water.
Bedminster
- Burnt Mills Park. Off Leash Dog Park.
Double entry gate, strong sturdy fence, park benches, grass. No shade, must
bring water, pick up bags available. Approx. 1/4 acre. Location: Burnt Mills
Road. Directions: From Somerville Circle: 202/206 North, make left at Burnt
Mills Road, cross over 287, park is on the right. (Thank you Cathie)
- Bedminster Dog Park.
Larged fenced in, off-leash area devoted to dogs. Location: Route 206 and
River Road. Adjacent to the ball field complex. (Thank you Doug Palmer)
Bernards Township:
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Bernards Township Dog Park, War Memorial Athletic Field Complex on South Maple
Avenue. One acre, snow fencing with double-gated entry. Parking. (908) 630-5539.
(Thank you Michelle Eindhoven)
Bloomfield
- Watsessing Park Dog Park.
Fenced, benches, doggy water fountains. Fence is high and strong. Entry area
is double-gated and allows a good amount of room to get dogs in and out. Two
doggy water fountains are in place. The inside of the fence has hay bales
placed all around it, which my dogs love to jump on. No agility equipment as
yet. Watsessing Park had poor reputation in past years, but has been renovated
recently and this dog park is only a few months old. Of the 3 dog parks near
me, I prefer this one for safety and cleanliness for the dogs. Location:
Glenwood Avenue, off Bloomfield Avenue, in Bloomfield Directions: Garden State
Parkway to Bloomfield Avenue Exit for Bloomfield NJ. Bloomfield Avenue west
about 2 blocks to Glenwood Avenue South. Park is a few blocks south on
Glenwood. Follow dog park signs (to left). (Thank you Ruth Morrill)
Branchburg
- Ten Eyck Park. Double gated fenced in area.
A smaller park, but very convenient if you live in the area. Location: Ten
Eyck Park is located on Route 28 in the North Branch section of Branchburg.
Directions: Route 28 is right off of Route 22. (Thank you Meg Phillips)
Cherry Hill
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Camden County (Cooper River) Pooch Park. Other Links:
Pooch Park. Camden
County Dog Park.
Cooper
River Dog Park.
50 car parking lot. Double gated, water fountain outside of park, 2 separate enclosures for large (6
ft chain link, for dogs over 30 pounds) and small (4 ft chain link, for dogs
under 30 pounds) dogs. Lights and a water line
year round. Open daily from 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Location: Cooper River Park, North Park Drive (Dead End)
(Pennsauken/Haddon Twp/Cherry Hill borders, Cherry Hill, NJ USA. Directions:
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. Three blocks from the corner of North Park Drive (Dead End !) & Cuthbert
Blvd. Very close to intersection of Rt70, Rt38 & Cuthbert Blvd. (Thank
you Bill Zardus, Lori I., Michelle Eindhoven &
Deborah Fitzpatrick
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East Brunswick
- East Brunswick Dog Park. Off leash, water,
lights till 10pm, trash, bags for pick up, handicapped parking, separate
enclosures for large and small dogs under 25 pounds, trees, grass, and gravel.
Location: Dunhams Corner Road. Direction: Cranbury Road to Duhams Corner Road,
Make right at Krieger NRSY, go 1/2 mile down and make a right. (Thank you
Trish)
East Orange
- West Orange dog park. 2 fenced in areas one
for small one for big dogs water fountains poop bags jumps agility pool for
dogs stones for ground cover. Location: off south orange ave at south mountain
reservation follow green dog park signs. (Thank you Jennifer Craft)
Franklin
Township
- Colonial
Park, Mettlers Road. Three acres, fenced with double-gated entry
systems. Features small shaded area, picnic table, parking. (732) 873-2695.
(Thank you Michelle Eindhoven & Josh Orendain)
Hamilton (Hamilton's Square)
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Veterans
Memorial Park. Fenced-in play area will be a place for dog owners to let their
dogs off their lease and run free. It has small and large dog sections with
benches, a poop cleanup station, water fountain, and obstacle course.
Location: Kuser Road. Directions: Take Route 130 to Klockner Rd.; Turn right
and come to Hamilton-Mercerville Rd. where you will turn LEFT; Follow this
road to Kuser Rd. and turn RIGHT; Park will be about 1 mile down the road on
your RIGHT. (About a quarter mile inside Veterans Park
off the Kuser Road entrance.) (Thank you Melissa Vincent & Alex Grover)
Hawthorne
- Goeffle Park Dog Run. A fenced in large area
with plenty of room for dogs to run and play unleased. Chairs available for
pet owners to sit and observe. Rest room, benches, parking & water provided.
Location: Goeffle Road. Directions: Off Route 20 N towards Paterson/Hawthorne.
(Thank you Sandy)
Highland Park
- Donaldson Park. Double entry gated dog
park, water fountain for dogs, bags, benches, grass & mulch & trees.
Afternoons are usually packed, very welcoming. Parking. Closes at dusk.
Location: South 3rd Ave. in Highland Park, go to end of road and enter park,
follow road to the far end of park and there is the dog park and parking
lot. Directions: Enter Highland Park and follow RT 27 to South 3rd Ave, go
to end of road and enter park, follow road to the far end of park and there
is the dog park and parking lot. (Thank you Robin Damstra)
Hillsborough (County of Somerset)
- Colonial Park. Colonial Park is beautiful, huge and
very fun. Lots of throw toys, frisbees for everyone's use. Directions:
Amwell Road past Millstone River Road. Make Left into Park. (Thank you Betty
J. Coram)
Hoboken
- Church Square Park. On 4th and 5th Streets, between Willow and Garden.
- Hoboken dog run. Gravel
and dirt, fenced in, water fountain. Location: 4th and Willow. Directions:
Take Wasington to 4th (towards the path), make a rt onto 4th until you hit
the dog park on your right. Its in a park, with playgrounds, grass, etc.
(Thank you Faryn Weller)
Hunterdon County
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Off-Leash Dog Area, located adjacent to the Route 12 Hunterdon County
Complex, Raritan Township. This fenced-in area opened in late May of 2003;
dogs are allowed to run free within the 1.75-acre site which has some shade
trees and parking. (908) 788-1158. (Thank you Michelle Eindhoven)
Jamesburg
- Thompson Dog Park. Off Leash Enclosure.
Separate enclosures for large and small dogs, water, trash, benches, bags
for pickup, bathrooms, wooded section and open spaces. Over an acre each
section. Location: Perrineville Road. Direction: Forsgate Road to
Perrineville Road, go to second entrance and park by soccer fields. (Thank
you Trish)
Jersey City
- Vanvorst Park. Off leash dog park. Large
and small dog run, water fountains. Location: Montgomery Street. (Thank you
Fran Dygulski)
Kingston
- Rockey Top Dog Park. I believe it is $8
per dog, but well worth it. Huge trees and benches with wood chips on ground
. Big and small dog enclosures which are very spacious. We have two standard
poodles who are exhausted when they come home! Beautiful fenced in 3 acre
dog park with swimming. Location: Just several miles outside of Princeton on
Rt 27 south. Directions: Take 27 south past Princeton about 4 miles and will
dog park on right hand side. (Thank you Sandy Collins)
Lakewood
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Ocean County Off-Leach
Dog Park. 4-Acre Off-Leash Site. $25 to register. Location: Route 88 within Ocean County
Park. By permit only. Male dog must be neutered. No children under 8 years
allowed in park. Separate lg and smll dog areas. Fully enclosed areas.
Watering stations, benches picnic tables. Guard on duty at all times. Closed
only 4 days out of the year. Woods, grass, and trails as well as open
running space. Bathroom within 500 feet of park. Ample parking. Double gated
entry Directions: From Garden State Parkway southbound, exit 91
(Route549/Lanes Mill Road)south to Route88,then west on Route88about 2 miles
to Ocean County Park entrance. Northbound, exit90(Route549/Chambersbridge
Rd)to jughandle for U-turn: north about1 1/2 mile to Rt 88,then west on Rt 88
about 2 miles to park entrance on right. (Thank you Alice Stokes & Brian
Vientos)
Leonea/Teaneck
- Overpeck County Park. Off-leash dog run in
county park. Leonia/Teaneck. Location: Fort Lee Road. (Thank you Jeff
Schwarz)
Lincroft
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Thompson Park
Dog Run. Other Web
Site. 2 acres for dogs 35 and over and hald acre for dogs 35 and under. Gated area, unleashed, bags supplied, about a half of an acre fenced in land. Few tree's, pretty baron.
Location: 801 Newman Springs Rd. Directions: Garden State Parkway, exit 109, to 520 west. Newman
Springs RD. From Garden State Parkway, take exit 109. Make left onto 520 or
Newman Springs Rd. Continue about a mile (passing Brookdale college). Make
second left into Thompson Park. Head right towards recreation area. Park on
rt. (Thank you Hina Ahmad, Patricia Smillie-Scavelli, Joseph Obrusniak & Deborah Rubin)
Livingston
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Livingston Dog Park.
Two fenced areas, one for dogs that are 25 pounds or lighter and one for all
dogs. Dog pass required.
Lyndhurst
Mahwah
- Ramapo Reservation. Lake, trash receptacles,
great trails. Lots of dogs, nice people, streams, lake, very clean. Location:
Route 202. Directions: From Rt.287 south, get on Rt. 17 south. Exit onto Rt.
202, (Ramapo Valley Road), pass Ramapo College, entrance on right. (Thank you
Norinne McCauley)
Manasquan
- Manasquan Inlet Beach. Dogs are allowed without a
leash. Most go swimming! Main St in Manasquan, over the bridge to Third Ave.
make a right go all the way to the end.. The beach is on the right hand side.
(Thank you Cori McCabe)
Medford
- Freedom Park. Over 20 acres. Will need a leash to walk 100 yards thru a children's
playground, to the unleash area. Water is not provided. Location: Gill Road,
the back entrance of Freedom
Park. There is a cedar water creek running through Freedom Park that pups can
splash in. Directions: Route 70, to
main street, right onto Union, park is on the left. Dog Regulars park in the
back with immediate access to leash-free zone. From Main St., turn on Allen
Ave. (by the Library), to Gill Rd., see park ahead. (Thank you Keely Woodm
Laurie, & John Jones )
Mercer
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Veteran's Park. Agility equipment inside a gated area. Location: Kuser
Road, South Entrance. Directions: Route 1 N to Whitheead RD exit, turn left
at 1st light, Sloan Avenue. Turn right at third light, White Horse Hamilton
Square RD. Turn left at Kuser Road. The entrance is on the left. (Thank you
Carissa Zeldin)
- Bark Park at the Mercer County Park.
Water, benches, bags for pickup, grass. Separate enclosure for large and
small dogs. An acre each section. Young trees. Location: Old Trenton
Rd. Driections: Route 130 to Route 571, make a left on Old Trenton Road and
go down about 5 miles. The park is on the right. (Thank you Trish)
Monmouth County
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D.O.G is a group dedicated to establishing dog parks in Monmouth County.
Montgomery
Township
- Montgomery
Township Dog Park, 2261 Route 206, behind the municipal building. Snow fencing
with double-gated entry. Parking. (908) 359-7003. (Thank you Michelle Eindhoven)
Montville
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Montville
Dog Park. Two fenced in areas, one for dogs under 25 lbs. one for dogs
over 25 lbs. Pass required. Location: Changebridge Rd., Montville, NJ.
Directions: Changebridge Road runs between Old Bloomfield Ave. in Pine Brook
and Route 202(Main Rd. in Towaco). The dog park is approx. 1.5 miles from Old
Bloomfield Ave. in Pine Brook and 3 miles from Rt. 202 in Towaco. Pass
required which can be purchased from the town office. Applications and rules
are located on the website. (Thank you Richard Pickrell)
Morristown
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Lewis Morris Park.
Beautiful place to go with your dogs! Location: 270 Mendham Road
Morristown, New Jersey. Directions: From Route 287 South: Take exit 35,
Madison Ave. Turn RIGHT and at the light turn RIGHT onto Route 124 West,
South Street. Continue straight, travel around the "Green". Turn RIGHT at
the light onto Route 510 West/Washington St. Continue on County Route 510
West (Formerly Route 24) passing Delbarton School on your left. The park
entrance is just after the second Delbarton entrance on your left. (Thank
you Karen A. Thompson & Greg Glassman)
Mountainside
- Echo Lake Dog Park. Off-leash dog park open
from dawn to dusk. About two acres. Large fenced area, with separate part for
small dogs. Benches do sit on. Pick up bags available. Benches and poop bags provided. Four-foot
storm fence surrounds the park. Double-entry gate. People are very friendly.
On the border of Mountainside and Westfield; access is from Rt 22 West in
Mountainside or Springfield Avenue in Westfield; look for a green dog park
sign halfway through the main park. Directions: On the border of Mountainside
and Westfield; access is from Rt 22 West in Mountainside or Springfield Avenue
in Westfield; look for a green dog park sign halfway through the main park.
(908)
527-4900. (Thank you Amy Riker and Cheryl Wilckens)
Mount Laurel
- Laurel Acers Park.
Description: Township park and recreational area with fenced in dog runs for
large and small dogs. Bring your own water. Bags provided for cleanup.
Please note that while there is plenty of parking, it is quite a long walk
to the fenced-in dog area (would be a problem for handicap people). Location:
1039 S. Church Street. Directions: Take Church Street South approximately
2 miles from Route 38. Laurel Acres park will be on your left at traffic
light. (Thank you Paul Gager & Patti Martin)
North Arlington
- Riverside Park Animal Park. Fenced, some
agility equipment. Fence is pretty low, so if your dog is a good jumper, be
careful. Gets VERY muddy after rain or snow melt. Location: Riverside Park,
off River Road at junction of towns of North Arlington and Rutherford.
Directions: From Rte 3 (east or west) take River Rd South to Riverside Park,
which is alongside the Passaic River. (Thank you Ruth Morrill)
Ocean City
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Cape May County Dog Park of Ocean City, NJ. Off-leash dog park with three
(3) fenced areas; large dog, small dog, run. Large area seperated for size of
dog. PawPass from municipality required for entry. Water fountains for dogs
and humans, shaded seating as well as some open benches. Air lock (double
gated) entry into all three areas. Some agility apparatus in the large dog
area.The run is especially good for retrieving and one dog, one person
training. One caveat: the surface is pea gravel which is not kind to the paw
pads of certain breeds and inhibits their enjoyment of the park. Location:
45th street and the Bay. Directions: Enter Ocean City from exit 25 of the
Garden State Parkway onto Roosevelt Blvd., Marmora, which becomes 34th street
in OC. Go right on West Ave. to 45th St., go right 1//2 block, ample parking
and dog park are on the right. (Thank you Nancy Waddell)
Parsippany
- Parsippany - Cameron Dog Park.
Off Leash Dog Park. A bit less than an acre of grassy field with separate
gated sections for large and small dogs. Water fountains for dogs and humans,
poop bags provided by the town. You must obtain a pass from Parsippany Animal
Control to prove licensing. Location: South Beverwyck Road. Directions: From
Morristown: Take 287 N to Rt. 80E. Stay to your right and get off at the
Whippany/Lake Hiawatha exit. Make right at top of ramp. Go approximately 100
yards and make a left into parking lot. Park is directly across from
firehouse. (Thank you Wendy Wright)
Plainsboro Township
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Plainsboro Township Dog Park, Plainsboro Community Park on Scotts Corner
Road. One acre, fenced with double-gated entries. parking, port-a-potty and
benches. (609) 799-0099, Ext. 10. (Thank you Michelle Eindhoven)
- Plainsboro Park. Doggie
park. Location: Shcalks Crossing and Dey Road. Directions: Take Dey road to
light (Schalks Corssing) make right about 1.2 mile down is recreation park
on left, make turn, park is on right hand side. (Thank you Jess Kendall)
- Plainsboro Community Park. Over 2 acres
enclosure, grassed, trash bins, bags for pickup, double gated, and parking.
Location: Scotts Corner Road. Directions: Route 13 to Dey Road. Make right
on Scotts Corner Road and go 1/2 mile, turn left into community park. First
parking lot. (Thank you Trish)
Princeton
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Rocky Top Dog Park. 2 acres of woodlands, swimming pond, has small
dog/puppy play. Sprays for ticks regularly. This was on the news in NJ. It is
a privately operated. You can do a membership to it or pay for a nonmember for
1 day to a week. Starts at $10. Location: 4106 Route 27. (Thank you Nicole
Hornsby)
Ridgewood
- Wild Duck Pond. 2 separate, fenced-in area,
1 for "large", one for "small" dogs. Park hours apply, also parking
restrictions as per signs. Location: East Ridgewood Ave. Directions: Rt. 17 to
Ridgewood Ave. toward Ridgewood. Duck Pond is on the right, after traffic
light at Paramus Rd. Dog areas are in the back, right off the drive-around.
(Thank you James J. Harris)
Sayreville
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Sayreville Dog Park. Off-leash dog park. Located in the Julian Capik
Nature Preserve. Two fenced-in areas for dogs; a large dog area and small dog
only enclosure. Pick-up bags on premise and water is avaiable. Location:
Bordentown Ave. Directions: From Rt 9 North or South - take exit for
Bordentown Rd, Parlin. Make a left at the ramp and follow for approximately 2
miles. Nature Preserve will be on your right. (Thank you Robin Creed)
Secaucus
- Secaucus Animal Park. Fenced, agility
equipment, poop bags provided. Location: Just off Meadowlands Parkway next to
the Secaucus Animal Control Center. Very deserted area after dark. Take water
for dogs with you. Poor parking - park on shoulder of blacktopped road.
Directions: Route 3 eastbound to Meadowlands Pkwy Exit. Go past all shopping
outlets, past Meadowlands Hospital, into the industrial complex area of
Meadowlands Parkway. Park is immediately off Meadowlands Parkway, at sign for
Secaucus Animal Control Center. (Thank you Ruth Morrill)
Somerset
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Colonial Park. Large park with 3 acre leash free area. Bring water.
Poop bags provided. No separation for size or temperament of dogs. Few trees
for shade. Great place for dogs to run around. Dogs should be over 6 mos. and
fixed although many bring younger dogs. Rangers can be called if there is a
problem with dog or owner. Location: Mettlers Road. Directions: See
http://www.somersetcountyparks.org/maps/ColonialParkMap.pdf.
#18 is the dog park. From US-287 take Easton towards New Brunswick. Second
light is Cedar Grove. Follow it until it becomes Amwell Road, past the light
at Elizabeth, the park is the next right turn on a street. (Thank you Karen
Meinersmann & Joan Stahl)
Sewaren
- Woodbridge Township Dog Park. Off leash dog
park, 1 area for small dogs and puppies, 1 area for medium & large dogs. Don't
go after rain, park does tend to get muddy and stay that way for a few days.
Location: Cliff Rd. (Thank you Heather Campione)
Teaneck
- Overpeck Park. Do not take your dog (or
yourself) to the entrance in Teaneck on Fort Lee Rd! We went there with our
dog and all of us came home covered with ticks! The part of the park in Leonia
off Degraw is great. They have a large open field, plus dog runs for big and
small dogs. But please avoid the Teaneck part of the park! Location: Fort Lee
Rd. (Thank you Evan Gottfried)
Trenton
- Hamilton Dog Park.
Hamilton Square. Location: Kuser Road. Directions: New Jersey Turnpike to
rte.130 north, follow until rte.195 west, take exit 3B Hamilton Square, Left
at first traffic light on Kuser Rd., Park entrance is one mile on right.
(Thank you Ruth Valko)
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Veterans Dog Park.
Location: Veterans park behind tennis courts. (Thank you Anthony Aprile)
Voorhees
- Centennial Dog Park. Great dog park.
Large grassy area. Picnic tables, benches, trees, etc. Location: Centennial
Drive. Directions: Directly under the big water tower on Centennial Drive.
Turn off is confusing, but if you see the water tower that is where you are
going. (Thank you Brynn Iwanowski)
Wallington
- Samuel Nelkin County Park. Dog Park. 2
fenced in areas one for big dogs, one for small dogs. Dog park is off to the
right when you enter the park, by the swing sets. Location: On Paterson Ave
make a left or right into the park. Directions: Its by Wallington Lanes.
(Thank you Vivian Munoz)
Woodcliff Lake
- Woodale County Park. Fenced in Dog Park.
Location: Prospect Ave. (Thank you Christine Syslo)
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