Dog Friendly Activities in Fairfield, NJ

Leashed dogs are welcome at the pet-friendly Tourne County Park in Boonton, NJ. This public recreation area features great picnic areas and 10.7 miles of lovely hiking trails. Please remember to clean up after your pet.

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Dog Park at Hamilton Park

Jersey City, NJ

Dog Park at Hamilton Park

Bring Fido to explore the dog park at Hamilton Park in Jersey City, NJ. This off-leash recreation area features separate fenced spaces for small dogs (25 pounds and under) and their larger counterparts. Amenities include double-gated entry, shaded seating for owners, play structures, water fountains and more. Ensure Fido is leashed when entering and exiting the dog park.

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Russell Farms Community Park

Wyckoff, NJ

Russell Farms Community Park

Leashed dogs are welcome in the five-acre pet-friendly Russell Farms Community Park in Wyckoff, NJ. The recreation area is designed to be a haven for nature lovers and pups will definitely enjoy the red gravel walking trails on site. There are two dog clean-up stations, several benches along the trail and a grass field in the center. Parking is on a gravel lot.

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Eagle Rock Reservation

West Orange, NJ

Eagle Rock Reservation

Visit the pet-friendly Eagle Rock Reservation in West Orange, NJ. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on the trails around the 400-acre park as long as all mess is cleaned up after them. The 40-mile Lenape Trail skirts the eastern edge of the park. The hiking trails and footpaths that crisscross the woodland areas of the park are friendly for hikers of all ages and abilities. The main attraction for dog lovers is the statue that commemorates the canine heroes of 9/11, who gave their lives to try to save people inside.

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The Battery

New York, NY

The Battery

Leashed pets can join you in designated areas of The Battery in New York, NY, set right on the water with views of the Statue of Liberty. The historic, dog-friendly park features breathtaking harbor views, vast perennial gardens, bike paths, grand lawns, an urban farm and a SeaGlass carousel.

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Dog Park at Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ

Dog Park at Branch Brook Park

Bring Fido to get some exercise at the dog park at Branch Brook Park in Newark, NJ. The space is divided into two sections, one for small dogs that is about 11,000 square feet, and one for large dogs that is about 19,000 square feet. The area for larger dogs has 12 stations on which the dogs can run and climb, and the area for small dogs has nine stations.

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Morristown National Historic Park

Morristown, NJ

Morristown National Historic Park

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.

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Dog Park at Van Saun County Park

Paramus, NJ

Dog Park at Van Saun County Park

Bring Fido to blow off some steam at the dog park at Van Saun County Park in Paramus, NJ. This fenced off-leash dog park features separate areas for small and large dogs.

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Terhune Memorial Park

Wayne, NJ

Terhune Memorial Park

The dog-friendly Terhune Memorial Park in Wayne, NJ is a large, grassy recreation space that includes paths through natural, wooded areas. Leashed pets are welcome to join you, but please remember to clean up after them.

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Emerson Woods Preserve

Westwood, NJ

Emerson Woods Preserve

Bring Fido to explore the pet-friendly Emerson Woods Preserve in Westwood, NJ. This recreation area features 19 acres of trails you can walk with your dog. The park borders a fenced reservoir with a beach, restroom and parking, which you can access for a nominal yearly fee. Alternatively, you can walk your dog on the border of the reservoir for free and use street parking. Dogs must be leashed at all times throughout the area and please pick up your waste.

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PAWS Dog Run

Basking Ridge, NJ

PAWS Dog Run

Basking Ridge residents may bring their pets to play at the off-leash PAWS Dog Run in Basking Ridge, NJ. This resident-only, completely fenced dog park features tons of open space, trees for shade and benches for humans.

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American Dream

East Rutherford, NJ

American Dream

Grab Fido's leash and head out for a day of retail therapy at American Dream, a dog-friendly mall in East Rutherford, NJ. This shopping center features a variety of restaurants with outdoor seating, along with well-known stores. Please note that some shops do not permit dogs inside, so be sure to ask permission first before bringing Fido in.

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Leroy Street Dog Run

New York, NY

Leroy Street Dog Run

Bring Fido to socialize and explore at the off-leash Leroy Street Dog Run! This recreation space for pups is located inside the Hudson River Park in New York, NY. The entire area is fenced-in and features a double-gated entry and exit vestibule, fresh running water, benches, trash receptacles and more.

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Ramapo Mountain State Forest

Oakland, NJ

Ramapo Mountain State Forest

Enjoy the great outdoors with your pet at the beautiful and pet-friendly Ramapo Mountain State Forest in Oakland, NJ. Pups are welcome as long as they remain on a leash.

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Dog Park at Westvale Park

Westwood, NJ

Dog Park at Westvale Park

Bring Fido to blow off some steam at the dog park at Westvale Park in Westwood, NJ. This off-leash dog recreation area features separate sections for small and large dogs, running water and benches for humans.

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Dog Park at Church Square Park

Hoboken, NJ

Dog Park at Church Square Park

Bring your pet for some off-leash fun at the fenced dog park at Church Square Park in Hoboken, NJ. This dog recreation area includes separate small pup areas, water fountains and benches.

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Queen Mary II

New York, NY

Queen Mary II

Queen Mary II is a pet-friendly cruise ship that travels between New York and Southampton, UK. A kennel master will look after your pooch during the journey, clean up, and even walk them in the recreation area. Dogs heading to the U.K. from the U.S. will require microchipping, rabies vaccinations, tapeworm and flea and tick treatment (within a certain time of your trip), and a pet passport. Pets in the upper kennels must weigh under 26 lbs, and larger animals are housed in the lower kennels.

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Madison Dog Park

Madison, NJ

Madison Dog Park

Bring Fido to blow off some steam at the Madison Dog Park in Madison, NJ. This fenced-in recreation area is a great place for dogs to run and play. There are benches under the shade of trees for humans and running water for pups. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess left behind.

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Ogden's End Dog Park

Jersey City, NJ

Ogden's End Dog Park

Dogs with a current license and metal registration tags on their collars are welcome to play at the off-leash Ogden's End Dog Park in Jersey City, NJ. The small dog run is fenced and features waste bins. Dogs must be leashed until they enter the gate.

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Silas Condict County Park

Kinnelon, NJ

Silas Condict County Park

Visit the dog-friendly Silas Condict County Park in Kinnelon, NJ. The centerpiece of this 1,000-acre recreation area is a seven-acre lake. There's plenty to do for all kinds of visitors at this interesting park. Dogs are allowed to join their owners, as long as they are on a leash and all mess is cleaned up after them.

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