Dog-Friendly Activities in Edison, NJ

Bring Fido to the Metuchen-Edison Community Dog Park in Edison, NJ. This fully-fenced area features benches, water fountains, trash receptacles, walking paths, and a paved parking area.

South 40 Brewing Co. is a pet-friendly craft brewery in Edison, NJ. Fido is welcome to join you on the patio. They serve a variety of craft beers on tap and seasonal selections in full pours or beer flights. Be sure to check out the spent grain dog biscuits for Fido!

South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, NJ is dog-friendly. This nature reserve coverers 2,112 acres in portions of Maplewood, Millburn and West Orange. The woodland park features a variety of hardwood trees, and tall hemlocks towering above streams, creeks and ponds. The west branch of the Rahway River flows through the valley, and a 25-foot waterfall at Hemlock Falls is a dramatic feature. It is also a Revolutionary War historic site. Leashed dogs are welcome on trails and the South Mountain Dog Park is located within the Reservation.

Visit the pet-friendly Holmdel Park in Holmdel, NJ. Walk the trail around the recreation area with your pup or go the opposite direction and discover the beautiful surrounding nature. Bring your pooch along on a leash, and don't forget to clean up any mess that's left behind.

Bell Works is a pet-friendly attraction in Holmdel, NJ. Your leashed pup is welcome to join you inside as you explore the reimagination of the historic former Bell Labs building. The building offers a one-of-a-kind destination for business and culture, technology, traditional offices, retail, and much more.

The Watchung Reservation is a dog-friendly spot in Mountainside, New Jersey. This 1,900-acre park is packed full of hiking and riding trails with picnic areas, a trailside nature center and a visitor center along the way. Dogs are allowed throughout the park and on the sandy trails. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pets leave behind.

Check out the pet-friendly Morristown National Historic Park in Morristown, NJ. The area is historically important due to the amount of American Revolutionary War sites located nearby, including Jockey Hollow, the Ford Mansion, Fort Nonsense and the New Jersey Brigade Encampment. There are 27 miles of foot and horse trails to explore with your pooch and the beginning of a two-mile auto loop tour. Dogs must be on a leash under six feet and all mess cleaned up after them. Pets are not permitted in park buildings.

Loantaka Brook Reservation is a pet-friendly destination that covers over 850 in Morristown, NJ. Your four-legged companion is welcome to tag along as you explore the area. Amenities include about 10 miles of trails, picnic areas, fitness stations and a 5-acre pond for fishing. Restrooms are also on site.

Visit the pet-friendly Branch Brook Park in Newark, NJ. This 360-acre community recreation area features an off-leash dog park, walking trails, tennis courts, softball fields and much more. Your pup must be leashed at all times when not in the dog park.

Offering a variety of stores, services, restaurants and entertainment options, The Mall at Short Hills in Short Hills, NJ is a pet-friendly destination for small dogs contained in a pet carrier. Individual store policies on pets vary, and pets are not permitted in any food establishment. Complimentary dog strollers for pups weighing 20 pounds or less can be rented at mall security, concourse level, during all mall hours.

The pet-friendly Woodbridge Dog Park is located across from Alvin P. Williams Park in Woodbridge, NJ. It has two separate fenced areas, water fountains, benches, shade, gazebos, agility equipment, poop bags, trash cans and parking.

The dog park at Thompson Park is a great place for Fido to run and play off leash in Jamesburg, NJ. It's separated into two fenced-in areas; one for large dogs and one for small dogs. The grassy area features seating, water access, waste stations, and plenty of shade from trees. There is also convenient parking and restrooms near the park.

Take your canine companion to the dog park at Central Park of Morris County to run and play in the fresh air. This five-acre dog park in Morris Plains, NJ features separate areas for small and large dogs, benches and bag dispensers. Water is not currently available on site. The dog park is closed Thursday mornings until 12:00 PM for maintenance.

Mercer County Bark Park is an off-leash dog park for pups to run and play in Princeton, NJ. Bring Fido to this fully-fenced park, which includes a separate small dog area, various ground covers, waste stations, and doggie water fountains.

Staten Island Greenbelt Trail is an easy pet-friendly 3-mile hike that will take about 2 hours to complete with Fido. This hike in Staten Island, NY, which passes through dense forests and grassy meadows, is thanks to the 1960s and 1970s preservation efforts. Leash regulations do apply.

Source Farmhouse Brewery is a dog-friendly, farm-to-glass located in Colts Neck, NJ. Enjoy a mug filled with a refreshing lager outdoors with your canine friend in a traditional Bavarian-style biergarten under the shade of hop vines growing along a reclaimed wood pergola. The expansive farm includes plenty of space for fun outdoor activities like bocce ball, corn hole and giant Jenga. Snacks like potato chips and beef jerky are available.

Fido is welcome to join you at the fenced dog park at East County Park in Warren, NJ. Located to the west of the stone loop trail, this off-leash area features separate sections for small and large dogs to play and socialize with each other.

Bring Fido for a day of play at Donaldson Park's off-leash dog park in Highland Park, NJ. The space is fully fenced and includes shady trees, benches, water access, and waste stations.

You'll love strolling down the easy, paved pathways of the lovely and dog-friendly Dorbrook Recreation Area in Colts Neck, NJ, where your leashed pet is welcome to join you.

The Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Princeton! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.