Dog Friendly Activities in Watchung, NJ

There’s 1 dog friendly activity in Watchung, and 92 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 Watchung.

Pet Friendly Washington Rock State Park
Washington Rock State Park Four-legged friends are welcome to visit the pet-friendly Washington Rock State Park in Watchung, NJ. This outdoor recreation space offers an array of amenities for visitors, including walking, picnicking, photography and more. Pets must always be on a leash no longer than six feet long, and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. See Details
Pet Friendly South Mountain Reservation
South Mountain Reservation 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. See Details
Hacklebarney State Park Visit the dog-friendly Hacklebarney State Park in Long Valley, NJ. The centerpiece of this secluded park is the gushing river that works its way through the towering trees and glacial valley. There are a number of hiking trails and picnic areas along the shoreline for you to enjoy together. You and your pooch may run into a deer or even a bear, so make sure you keep Fido on a leash for the duration of their visit. To preserve the cleanliness of the water and the surrounding area, please clean up any mess that your pooch leaves behind. See Details
Mills Reservation Bring Fido to explore the pet-friendly Mills Reservation in Cedar Grove, NJ. This 157-acre recreation area features trails of varying difficulty for different levels of dogs and hikers. Your leashed pup is welcome to join you, but please remember to clean up after him. See Details
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. See Details
Dog Park at Central Park of Morris County 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. See Details
Metuchen-Edison Community Dog Park Bring Fido to the Metuchen-Edison Community Dog Park in Edison, NJ. It's a fully-fenced area with benches, water fountains, trash receptacles, walking paths, and a paved parking area. See Details
Dog Park at Donaldson Park 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. See Details
Watchung Reservation 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. See Details
Montville Township Dog Park Bring your pup to blow off some steam at the Montville Township Dog Park in Montville, NJ. This clean, secure, off-leash pup recreation area features separate spaces for large and small dogs. An entry fee is required. See Details
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. See Details
Hillcrest Park Hillcrest Park is pet-friendly. Bring your pooch along to enjoy the dog park located at Hillcrest. This fenced space welcomes pups to play off leash. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind and to keep an eye on pups while they play. The park is open every day of the week from 8am to 9pm. See Details
Burnt Mills Cider Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the tasting room at Burnt Mills Cider. They don't serve food, but welcome bringing your own. They do have a rotating schedule of food trucks that serve on the property. See Details
Brookdale Dog Park Brookdale Dog Park in Montclair, NJ, is a dog-friendly, fully-fenced pup recreation area. The dog park features separate spaces for large and small dogs, agility equipment, running water, waste bags and gravel mulch. There is a limit of two dogs per person and no puppies under 4 months old. See Details
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. See Details
Dog Park at South Mountain Reservation The spacious dog park at South Mountain Reservation in Maplewood, NJ includes separate areas for large and small dogs. You and your pooch will also discover a number of agility courses to try out. All mess that pups leave behind must be cleaned up after. See Details
Sourland Mountain Trail Bring Fido along for a hike on the Sourland Mountain Trail on the Preserve in Hillsborough, NJ. The paths are surrounded by tall trees, grassy spots, flower fields, and rocky areas. Keep your pup leashed at all times and clean up after them. See Details
Holmdel Park 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. See Details
Agway Agway is a dog-friendly farm and garden store in Morristown, NJ. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you while you shop for lawn and garden products, pet food, nursery plants, animal feed, and more. Be sure to sign up for their Pet Food Frequent Buyer Program. See Details
Allamuchy Mountain State Park Visit the dog-friendly Allamuchy Mountain State Park in Stanhope, NJ. There are several miles of trails to explore with your pooch along the Musconetcong River, with some of the best trout fishing in the state to boot. Most of the trails crisscross through the forests and marshlands of the park. Dogs must be on a leash for the duration of their visit and all mess should be cleaned up after them. See Details
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