While outsiders don’t really think of New Jersey and get reminded of wide-open spaces, locals know that it doesn’t take much of a drive to find some great places out in nature. This creates a ton of great options for dog parks, and we’ve tracked down ten of the best dog parks in the state for you here. Whether you’re looking for an option in the city or a dog park with acres upon acres for your dog to roam, these are some great off-leash dog parks in New Jersey.
The 10 Off-Leash Dog Parks in New Jersey
- Timber Creek Pooch Park
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Address: 236 Taylor Avenue & Chews Landing Road, Blackwood, NJ
Open Times: Dawn to dusk
Cost: Free
Off-leash allowed?: Yes
There is a lake for dogs to splash and swim
9-acre fenced dog park
Playgrounds, restrooms, and tables throughout the park
Part of a 60-acre wooded park
- Wolf Hill Dog Park
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Address: Woodbine Way, Oceanport, NJ
Open Times: Dawn to dusk
Cost: Free
Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Separate small and large dog parks
4-acre fenced-in dog park
They provide waste bags and trash cans
Bring your own water
Portable toilets available on-site
- Vernon Off-Leash Dog Park
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Address: County Road 517, Vernon Township, NJ
Open Times: 6 AM to 8 PM
Cost: Free
Off-leash allowed?: Yes
2-acre fenced-in dog park
Separate small and large dog parks
There is water for dogs on site
They provide waste bags and trash cans
- Mercer County Bark Park
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Address: 1638 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor Township, NJ
Open Times: 6:30 AM to 10 PM
Cost: Free
Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Separate small and large dog parks
There is water for dogs on site
Part of a larger park complex
Lake located on site but dogs are not allowed
- East Brunswick Dog Park
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Address: Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick, NJ
Open Times: 6 AM to 8:30 PM
Cost: Free
Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Gravel surface
Separate small and large dog parks
Lights for nighttime play
Water available for dogs on site
Waste bags available on site
- Wantage Dog Park
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Address: 128 County Road 628, Wantage, NJ
Open Times: 5 AM to 10 PM
Cost: Free
Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Very large dog park
Separate small and large dog parks
Agility course available
Water station on site
- Barnegat Light Dog Park
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Address: 15 West 10th Street, Barnegat Light, NJ
Open Times: Contact for hours
Cost: $10 a week or $30 a year
Off-leash allowed?: Yes
You must get a park gate entry card prior to visiting
The rear fence is fairly low
Water available for dogs on site
Doubles as a baseball field
- Greystone Dog Park
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Address: Collins Road, Morris Plains, NJ
Open Times: 9 AM to 7 PM
Cost: Free
Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Tons of shade and trees around
Separate parks for small and large dogs
The park can get muddy
Plenty of space for dogs to roam
Very busy
- Cape May Dog Park
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Address: 705 Lafayette Street, Cape May, NJ
Open Times: Dawn to dusk
Cost: $10 a week or $20 a season
Off-leash allowed?: Yes
You must have a dog park tag
Maximum of two dogs per handler
Double-gated entry system
Water source for dogs on site
Toys for dogs available on site
- Newport Dog Run
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Address: 54 River Drive South, Jersey City, NJ
Open Times: 6 AM to 9 PM
Cost: Free (residents only)
Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Resident-only dog park
Separate small and large dog parks
Faux-grass surface
Dogs must have a license
Bring your own water bowl
Conclusion Now that you know a little more about all the great dog park options in New Jersey, all that’s left is for you to pick your favorite and set aside a day for you and your pup to visit! Try out a few of the parks, pick your favorite, and get your pup out for tons of exercise and socialization.
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While outsiders don’t really think of New Jersey and get reminded of wide-open spaces, locals know that it doesn’t take much of a drive to find some great places out in nature. This creates a ton of great options for dog parks, and we’ve tracked down ten of the best dog parks in the state for you here.
Whether you’re looking for an option in the city or a dog park with acres upon acres for your dog to roam, these are some great off-leash dog parks in New Jersey.
The 10 Off-Leash Dog Parks in New Jersey
1. Timber Creek Pooch Park
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Apollo (@piggiepittie)
Address: 236 Taylor Avenue & Chews Landing Road, Blackwood, NJ
Open Times: Dawn to dusk
Cost: Free
Off-leash allowed?: Yes
There is a lake for dogs to splash and swim
9-acre fenced dog park
Playgrounds, restrooms, and tables throughout the park
Part of a 60-acre wooded park
2. Wolf Hill Dog Park
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Address: Woodbine Way, Oceanport, NJ
Open Times: Dawn to dusk
Cost: Free
Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Separate small and large dog parks
4-acre fenced-in dog park
They provide waste bags and trash cans
Bring your own water
Portable toilets available on-site
3. Vernon Off-Leash Dog Park
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Address: County Road 517, Vernon Township, NJ
Open Times: 6 AM to 8 PM
Cost: Free
Off-leash allowed?: Yes
2-acre fenced-in dog park
Separate small and large dog parks
There is water for dogs on site
They provide waste bags and trash cans
4. Mercer County Bark Park
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Address: 1638 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor Township, NJ
Open Times: 6:30 AM to 10 PM
Cost: Free
Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Separate small and large dog parks
There is water for dogs on site
Part of a larger park complex
Lake located on site but dogs are not allowed
5. East Brunswick Dog Park
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Address: Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick, NJ
Open Times: 6 AM to 8:30 PM
Cost: Free
Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Gravel surface
Separate small and large dog parks
Lights for nighttime play
Water available for dogs on site
Waste bags available on site
6. Wantage Dog Park
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Address: 128 County Road 628, Wantage, NJ
Open Times: 5 AM to 10 PM
Cost: Free
Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Very large dog park
Separate small and large dog parks
Agility course available
Water station on site
7. Barnegat Light Dog Park
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Address: 15 West 10th Street, Barnegat Light, NJ
Open Times: Contact for hours
Cost: $10 a week or $30 a year
Off-leash allowed?: Yes
You must get a park gate entry card prior to visiting
The rear fence is fairly low
Water available for dogs on site
Doubles as a baseball field
8. Greystone Dog Park
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Address: Collins Road, Morris Plains, NJ
Open Times: 9 AM to 7 PM
Cost: Free
Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Tons of shade and trees around
Separate parks for small and large dogs
The park can get muddy
Plenty of space for dogs to roam
Very busy
9. Cape May Dog Park
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Address: 705 Lafayette Street, Cape May, NJ
Open Times: Dawn to dusk
Cost: $10 a week or $20 a season
Off-leash allowed?: Yes
You must have a dog park tag
Maximum of two dogs per handler
Double-gated entry system
Water source for dogs on site
Toys for dogs available on site
10. Newport Dog Run
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Address: 54 River Drive South, Jersey City, NJ
Open Times: 6 AM to 9 PM
Cost: Free (residents only)
Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Resident-only dog park
Separate small and large dog parks
Faux-grass surface
Dogs must have a license
Bring your own water bowl
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A post shared by Apollo (@piggiepittie)
View this post on Instagram
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There is a lake for dogs to splash and swim
9-acre fenced dog park
Playgrounds, restrooms, and tables throughout the park
Part of a 60-acre wooded park
- There is a lake for dogs to splash and swim
- 9-acre fenced dog park
- Playgrounds, restrooms, and tables throughout the park
- Part of a 60-acre wooded park
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Kali Gilbert (@kaygillz)
A post shared by Kali Gilbert (@kaygillz)
Separate small and large dog parks
4-acre fenced-in dog park
They provide waste bags and trash cans
Bring your own water
Portable toilets available on-site
- Separate small and large dog parks
- 4-acre fenced-in dog park
- They provide waste bags and trash cans
- Bring your own water
- Portable toilets available on-site
View this post on Instagram
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A post shared by Vernon Dog Park NJ (@vernondogpark)
2-acre fenced-in dog park
Separate small and large dog parks
There is water for dogs on site
They provide waste bags and trash cans
- 2-acre fenced-in dog park
- Separate small and large dog parks
- There is water for dogs on site
- They provide waste bags and trash cans
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Charlie (@charliebernerbrown)
A post shared by Charlie (@charliebernerbrown)
Separate small and large dog parks
There is water for dogs on site
Part of a larger park complex
Lake located on site but dogs are not allowed
- Separate small and large dog parks
- There is water for dogs on site
- Part of a larger park complex
- Lake located on site but dogs are not allowed
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Donnatella (@donnatellatheenglishspringer)
A post shared by Donnatella (@donnatellatheenglishspringer)
Gravel surface
Separate small and large dog parks
Lights for nighttime play
Water available for dogs on site
Waste bags available on site
- Gravel surface
- Separate small and large dog parks
- Lights for nighttime play
- Water available for dogs on site
- Waste bags available on site
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Scott Baron (@scottathouseonahill)
A post shared by Scott Baron (@scottathouseonahill)
Very large dog park
Separate small and large dog parks
Agility course available
Water station on site
- Very large dog park
- Separate small and large dog parks
- Agility course available
- Water station on site
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Salty Paws Dog Walking LLC (@saltypawsdogwalkingandsitting)
A post shared by Salty Paws Dog Walking LLC (@saltypawsdogwalkingandsitting)
You must get a park gate entry card prior to visiting
The rear fence is fairly low
Water available for dogs on site
Doubles as a baseball field
- You must get a park gate entry card prior to visiting
- The rear fence is fairly low
- Water available for dogs on site
- Doubles as a baseball field
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Jaclyn Groel (@jackattack117)
A post shared by Jaclyn Groel (@jackattack117)
Tons of shade and trees around
Separate parks for small and large dogs
The park can get muddy
Plenty of space for dogs to roam
Very busy
- Tons of shade and trees around
- Separate parks for small and large dogs
- The park can get muddy
- Plenty of space for dogs to roam
- Very busy
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Shore Puppy Walks LLC (@shore_puppy_walks)
A post shared by Shore Puppy Walks LLC (@shore_puppy_walks)
You must have a dog park tag
Maximum of two dogs per handler
Double-gated entry system
Water source for dogs on site
Toys for dogs available on site
- You must have a dog park tag
- Maximum of two dogs per handler
- Double-gated entry system
- Water source for dogs on site
- Toys for dogs available on site
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Bella❄️ | The Westie bestie! (@bella_of_bayonne)
A post shared by Bella❄️ | The Westie bestie! (@bella_of_bayonne)
Resident-only dog park
Separate small and large dog parks
Faux-grass surface
Dogs must have a license
Bring your own water bowl
- Resident-only dog park
- Separate small and large dog parks
- Faux-grass surface
- Dogs must have a license
- Bring your own water bowl
Conclusion
Now that you know a little more about all the great dog park options in New Jersey, all that’s left is for you to pick your favorite and set aside a day for you and your pup to visit! Try out a few of the parks, pick your favorite, and get your pup out for tons of exercise and socialization.
Featured Image Credit: Roman Seliutin, Shutterstock
