Four-legged friends residing in the Garden State are fortunate, as the small state boasts several open and spacious dog parks. We’ve sorted through them all and have compiled this list of most impressive dog parks for your outdoor enjoyment!
Click on the parks in the map below for more info on the parks, and scroll down for Instagram photos of each park!
Top 10 Dog Parks in New Jersey
- Freedom Park
- Timber Creek Dog Park
- Wantage Dog Park
- Rosedale Park
- Brookdale Dog Park
- Donaldson Park
- South Mountain Dog Park
- Cameron Dog Park
- Thompson Park Off-Leash Dog Area
- Ocean City Dog Park
1. Freedom Park
86 Union St, Medford, NJ 08055
- Open dog play area with rivers, bridges, and an agility course
- Clean bathrooms and shaded areas with seating
- Children’s playground and family summer activities
2. Timber Creek Dog Park
236 Taylor Ave & Chews Landing Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012
- Large 9-acre wooded and fenced in area
- Lake with beach for dogs
- Water fountains, restrooms, picnic tables
- Near children’s playground, nature trails, and running track
3. Wantage Dog Park
128 County Rd 628, Wantage, NJ 07461
- Well-maintained dog park on 8 acres
- Offers agility equipment, toys, and water hose for dogs
- Offers shaded gazebo, seating, and restrooms for humans
- Water bottles available for purchase
- Functions purely on visitor donations; contribute if you enjoy the space!
4. Rosedale Park
424 Federal City Rd, Pennington, NJ 08534
- Scenic dog park set against a lake
- Convenient parking
- Bags for dog waste supplied
- Fountain for dogs
- After free play time, enjoy biking, fishing, or walking the trails
5. Brookdale Park
473 Watchung Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
- Shaded and fenced dog park
- Agility, water, and trash stations
- Separate space for small dogs
- Paths for walking/jogging your dog
6. Donaldson Park
S 2nd Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904
- 90-acre riverfront park
- separate area for small dogs
- park also has sports fields, a playground, and picnic area
- clean bathrooms and water fountains available
- park gets easily flooded after rain and snow
7. South Mountain Dog Park
Bear Ln, Maplewoord, NJ 07040
- Separate fenced areas for small and large dogs
- Offers obstacles for extra fun and exercise
- Benches available for seating
- Nature trails nearby for leashed dogs
8. Cameron Dog Park
129 S Beverwyck Rd, Parsippany, NJ 07054
- Separate fenced areas for small and large dogs
- Grassy play area
- Water available for dogs
- Poop bags supplies
9. Thompson Park Off-Leash Dog Area
Lincroft, NJ 07738
- Separate fenced areas for small and large dogs
- Simple and quiet dog park
- Water available for dogs
- Benches available for seating
10. Ocean City Dog Park
45th St & Haven Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226
- Clean and well-maintained dog park with obstacles
- Separate fenced areas for small and large dogs
- Seating available
- In a secluded and quiet area
- Need a pass from City Hall to use the park
Need a little help exercising your dog while you’re in New Jersey? Rest easy knowing that you can easily hire a local dog walker who will be happy to show your pup around.
