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Dog Friendly Activities in Highlands, NJ

There are 2 dog friendly activities in Highlands, and 98 more nearby. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Highlands.

Pet Friendly Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

The Gateway National Recreation Area in Highlands, NJ is pet friendly between certain dates. Dogs are not permitted on ocean-side beaches at Sandy Hook Unit from March 15 through September 15 due to piping plover season. Pets are permitted on bay-side beaches at Plum Island and Horseshoe Cove throughout the year, but must always be on a leash. Dog owners must carry out all trash, and make preparations for carrying out dog waste. Parking is $20 in the summer season from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Pet Friendly Twin Lights State Historic Site

Twin Lights State Historic Site

Twin Lights State Historic Site

Twin Lights State Historic Site in Highlands, NJ, welcomes dogs to explore the grounds of one of The Garden State's most historic lighthouses. Leashed dogs are allowed in outdoor spaces during hours of operation. Pets are not permitted in the lighthouse. Please remember to clean up after Fido.

Asbury Park Dog Beach

Asbury Park, NJ

Asbury Park Dog Beach

Pet-friendly Asbury Park Dog Beach in Asbury Park, NJ welcomes Fido all day long between mid-September and mid-May. In summertime, you and Fido should plan an early morning or evening visit as dogs are prohibited between 8:30 am and 6:00 pm. If your hound was born to run, plan an off-leash romp at this popular beach. After a game of fetch or Frisbee, jump in the water with your pooch for a refreshing swim.

Prospect Park

Prospect Park is a dog-friendly public park in Brooklyn, NY, that allows pets off-leash in designated areas at certain times of day. They are welcome on-leash all the time and must be leashed on pathways and in wooded sections.

Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area

Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area

Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area in Manasquan, NJ is the last undeveloped tract on the Manasquan Inlet. The 55-acre site is a great place to fish, walk on the beach, or go sunbathing. Dogs are welcome at Eastern section of the beach, but they must be leashed at all times to preserve the delicate coastal habitat. Be mindful that the Western section of the beach does not allow pets.

Dog Park at Wolf Hill Recreation Area

Dog Park at Wolf Hill Recreation Area

Check out the dog park at Wolf Hill Recreation Area in Oceanport, NJ. This off-leash four-acre dog park features separate sections for small and large dogs, pup waste bags and garbage cans. There is no water source available at the site, so make sure to bring enough water for your pup.

Dog Beach at Prospect Park

Dog Beach at Prospect Park

Fido is invited to play at the dog beach at Prospect Park in Brooklyn, NY. The off-leash area includes a chain link fence with underwater fencing to provide a barrier from wildlife. This pond is a great spot for Fido to cool off with friends. Off-leash hours are from 6:00 AM until 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM until 1:00 PM.

Hot Sand

Ocean Township, NJ

Located in Ocean Township, NJ, Hot Sand is New Jersey's first pet-friendly public glass studio. You can bring Fido with you to enjoy a glass-blowing lesson, one of the dog parties on the weekends, and even some walk-in dog art. If you can't hang around too long in-store, you can grab a Hot Paws Kit to use at home. This do-it-yourself glass kit provides you with an impression of your pooches' paw that can easily be rendered at home, giving you a lasting memory of your beloved canine companion.

Hillside Dog Park

Hillside Dog Park

Hillside Dog Park is a pet-friendly recreation spot in Brooklyn, NY. This much-loved, fenced dog park is a great place for your pet to get some off-leash exercise, with plenty of space as well as benches for owners to relax on. Don't forget to clean up after your pup.

Other Half Brewing Company

Other Half Brewing Company

Other Half Brewing Company is a dog-friendly taproom in Brooklyn, NY. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners as they have a lovely beer brewed fresh on the premises. The beers range from juicy IPAs to dark beers and more. Keep an eye out for experiences offered, including fun events.

Bell Works

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.

Carton Brewing

Atlantic Highlands, NJ

Atlantic Highlands, NJ's first microbrewery, Carton Brewing, is dog friendly! Leashed and well-behaved pups are welcome to join their owners at the brewery. The beer menu includes Carton of Milk, HopPun, Boat Beer and IDIPA. Reservations are not required.

Source Farmhouse Brewery

Source Farmhouse Brewery

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.

Louis Valentino, Jr. Park and Pier

Louis Valentino, Jr. Park and Pier

Louis Valentino, Jr. Park and Pier is a dog-friendly green space along the water in Brooklyn, NY. Named in honor of a local firefighter, this Red Hook district park is a nice spot to enjoy a picnic with Fido or a stroll on the pier while enjoying beautiful views of the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan. Please remember to leash and clean up after your pets during your visit.

Alexander Ching Memorial Dog Park

Alexander Ching Memorial Dog Park

Fido will love playing with friends at dog-friendly Alexander Ching Memorial Dog Park, located in Holmdel, NJ. Completed in May 2021 and known simply as Alex's Paw Park, this is the ideal place to let Fido run off leash and play on pet-friendly apparatus in a large, secure area.

Plumb Beach

Plumb Beach is a dog-friendly beach in Brooklyn, NY. Dogs are welcome to romp and play off leash along this stretch of shoreline. The area can be quite windy and it is a popular place for windsurfing and kiteboarding.

Asbury Park Photo Tour

Asbury Park, NJ

Asbury Park Photo Tour

'Asbury Park Photo Tour' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Noelle. Create some lasting memories with your pooch at this photoshoot along the boardwalk seasonally. Your host will capture photos of you at the historic landmarks and art installations. At the end of the tour, your host will send you a link to access your photos. The experience lasts 1 hour and can accommodate up to 5 guests ages 18 and up. Parents may also bring children under 2 years of age. Rates start at $65 per person.

Woodbridge Dog Park

Woodbridge Dog Park

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 Hungry Puppy Dog Park

Farmingdale, NJ

The Hungry Puppy Dog Park

The Hungry Puppy, a dog-friendly pet food and supply retailer, opened the Hungry Puppy Dog Park, a safe environment where pet owners can bring their dogs to socialize in Farmingdale, NJ. This pup recreation area is a free park and is open to the public, and features a double-gated entrance, pup agility equipment and benches for humans.

DiMattina Park Dog Run

DiMattina Park Dog Run

Fido is invited to play off-leash at DiMattina Park Dog Run in Brooklyn, NY. There are two separate sections for small and large dogs. Water is available during the warmer months.

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