Dog-Friendly Activities Near Preakness, Wayne, NJ, US

Explore the pet-friendly Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve in Franklin Lakes, NJ. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you to explore the various trails at this recreation area, but please remember to clean up after them.

The dog park at Goffle Brook Park in Hawthorne, NJ allows pups the opportunity to run off leash in a safe and contained area, and their owners the chance to relax and enjoy some quality time with their dogs.

Visit the pet-friendly High Mountain Park Preserve in North Haledon, NJ. This lovely recreation area is a great place to bring your pup for a hike, offering trails of varying difficulty for different levels of hikers.

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.

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.

The dog park at Friends & Family Park in Wayne, NJ is a members-only dog recreation area, featuring separate areas for large and small dogs. Owners must register all dogs prior to using the park. An application can be found on their website.

Bring Fido to explore the dog-friendly Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in Paterson, NJ. The centerpiece of this 89-acre natural historic area is the 77-foot waterfall that gushes over the rocks. You and your pooch can jump on the trail and join the crowds enjoying the views of the natural landmark. Dogs are not allowed to join their owners inside the buildings on the property. All pets must be on a leash under six feet for the duration of their visit and all mess should be cleaned up after them.