Dog-Friendly Activities Near Upper Montclair, NJ, US

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.

Located inside Nash Park, the Nash Park Dog Area in Clifton, NJ, offers plenty of green space for pups to play and socialize.

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.

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. Please note the surface area is pebbles.

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.

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.

Lackawanna Station is a pet-friendly shopping mall and community hub in Montclair, NJ. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners as you explore boutique shops, rotating markets, food stands, a coffee shop and bar, and wall-to-wall art showcasing iconic New Jersey scenes.

The West Essex 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 Cedar Grove! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the West Essex 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.

Memorial Park I, II and III is a pet-friendly spot in Nutley, NJ. Your leashed furry friend can join you as you explore this 13.5-acre area. The park features a pond for fishing, a large open space to relax and a walking track. This picturesque pathway effortlessly connects with neighboring parks like Yanticaw Park and Kingsland Park, all adorned with shaded landscapes along the river.

Bring Fido to explore the pet-friendly Watsessing Park in Bloomfield, NJ. This 69-acre recreation area features an off-leash dog park, athletic fields, a bandstand, basketball courts and more. Your pup must be leashed at all times when not in the dog park.

Bring Fido to explore the pet-friendly Brookdale Park in Bloomfield, NJ. This 121-acre recreation area features an off-leash dog park, trails for walking and running, playgrounds, athletic fields and much more. Pups be leashed at all times when not in the dog park.

Visit the pet-friendly Riverside County Park in Lyndhurst, NJ. This 85-acre recreation area features an off-leash dog park, athletic fields, picnic areas and walking paths.

The dog park at Riverside County Park in Lyndhurst, NJ has two double-fenced areas, one for large dogs and one for small dogs. It also has a water faucet, bowls, toys, park benches for the humans and trees for shade. Ice cream trucks and other vendors frequent the area as well.

Bring Fido to blow off some steam at the Livingston Dog Park in Livingston, NJ. This lovely off-leash dog park includes drinking water, seating and shady areas. A nominal annual fee and up-to-date licensing is required.

Pets love to run and play at the pet-friendly Watsessing Park Off-Leash Dog Facility located in Bloomfield, NJ. This fenced dog recreation area features a stone dust surface, park benches, water fountains for pets and owners, DogiPot stations with bags and waste receptacles, and a dual entrance gate system.