The Pet Nanny

List of Dog Parks In 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.
• Bedminster Dog Park. Larged fenced in, off-leash area devoted to dogs. Location: Route 206 and River Road. Adjacent to the ball field complex.

Bernards Township

• 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.
• Robert J Miller County Air Park. Fenced off leash dog area. Benches, tables, handicap access, pick up bags, trees, parking, water, trashcan. Staffed; annual fee of $20 per year for first dog, $10 per year for second dog. 901 Route 530, Berkeley NJ 08721 (732) 341-3243

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).
• Essex County Brookdale Park Dog Park. Access from Bellvue Ave in Bloomfield or Grove St in Montclair. Parking available inside Essex County Brookdale Park.

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.

Cedar Grove

• Cedar Grove Mills Reservation. 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. Located on Normal Ave at Reservoir Dr in Cedar Grove.

Cherry Hill

• 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.

Colts Neck

• Doorbrook Recreation Area. Dogs are permitted on leash. There are two paths (the longest is approx. 2 miles) and it is a nice, easy walk on a paved path providing some nature views. You share the path with bikers, walkers, and rollerbladers, but it is never too crowded. Located at 207 County Rd 357 E in Colts Neck.

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.

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.

Ewing Twp

• Banchoff Park Dog Run. In Banchoff Park, situated on 70 acres. The dog area is in the back by the picnic tables on top of a small hill. This facility also has 4 tennis courts, walking, biking and hiking trails, a pond, picnic area, and a tot lot. Located on Mountain View Rd off of Bear Tavern Rd in Ewing.

Franklin Township

• Colonial Park, Mettlers Road. Three acres, fenced with double-gated entry systems. Features small shaded area, picnic table, parking. (732) 873-2695.

Freehold

• Turkey Swamp Park. This park is VERY woodsy (and more than a little muddy, thanks to the "swamp" part of its name) but your dog will think it's the best thing he's smelled all year. We recommend going in the colder months since the ticks are treacherous in warm weather (that goes for dogs and humans!). The trails are easy to navigate and it's really an unspoiled piece of nature. 200 Georgia Road in Freehold.

Hamilton (Hamilton's Square)

• 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.)

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.

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.

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.

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.
• 3 Steven's Park Dog Run. Fenced in area. Located at 4th St & Hudson St.
• Elysian Park Dog Run. Fenced in area. Located on 10th St & Hudson St.
  

Hunterdon County/Flemington

• 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.

Jamesburg/Monroeville

• 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.

Jersey City

• Vanvorst Park. Off leash dog park. Large and small dog run, water fountains. Location: Montgomery Street. Near Majestic Theatre.
• Dog Park on Grand St, located just west of Jersey Ave, not far from Liberty State Park.

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.

Lakewood

• 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.

Leonea/Teaneck

• Overpeck County Park. Off-leash dog run in county park. Leonia/Teaneck. Location: Fort Lee Road.

Lincroft

• 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

Livingston

• Livingston Dog Park. Two fenced areas, one for dogs that are 25 pounds or lighter and one for all dogs. Dog pass required.

Lyndhurst

• Riverside County Park - Joseph A. Carucci Area - North Area. Off-leash dog run in county park.

Mahwah/Bergen County

• 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.

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.

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.

Mercer

• 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.
• 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.

Monmouth County

• NJ 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.

Montville

• 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.

Morristown

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

North Bergen

• Hudson County Park. Located off Park Drive. Fenced, pick up bags, trees, lights, water, parking, trashcans. Lots of grass and dog-friendly owners, well lit with ample benches. Located at Bergenline Ave & 81st in North Bergen.

North Brunswick

• North Brunswick Dog Park in North Brunswick Community Park. Must have a dog pass. Open sunrise to sunset. Located at Rte 130 S in North Brunswick.

Ocean City

• 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.

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.

Plainsboro Township

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Princeton

• 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.

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.

Sayreville

• 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.

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.

Somerset

• 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.

Sewaren

• Woodbridge Township Dog Park. Off leash dog park, 1 area for small dogs and puppies, 1 area for medium & large dogs. Gazebos and puppy playground equipment. Location: Cliff Rd.

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.

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.
• Veterans Dog Park. Location: Veterans park behind tennis courts.

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. Also listed as Connelly Dog Park at Centennial Blvd & Sheppard Rd in Voorhees.

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.

Woodcliff Lake

• Woodale County Park. Fenced in Dog Park. Location: Prospect Ave.

Washington Township (Sewell)

• Washington Lake Park. 2 large fenced areas (1 for dogs under 30 lbs and 1 for dogs over 30 lbs.) located neer the Greentree Rd entrance to Washington Lake Park in Washington Township (Sewell) Enter park from Greentree Rd. and turn into the first parking lot on the right. The dog areas are about 100 yds. up the paved path past the split rail fence sections. Dogs are required to be registered to access the park, $10 per dog for township residents and $20 per dog for non-residents. Dogs need proof of license, rabies and kennel cough vacinnation. Water fountain and poop bags are available near the dog parks. With the exception of the dog park area, the remainder of the park is a no-dog zone. Location: Greentree Rd. (Between Pitman-Downer Rd and Hurffville-Crosskeys Rd. Directions: From Phila.: Walt Whitman Bridge to Rt. 55 south. Rt. 55 to exit 26A (Rt. 41/47). Right at traffic light (Delsea Rd. [Rt. 47]) to Hurffville-Crosskeys Rd (Traffic Light). H-C Rd. to Greentree Rd (2nd ? Traffic Light) Right on Greentree ~.7 miles to park entrance on right.