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Bow Wow Dog Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 131 Google reviews · Running trail in Pennsauken, New Jersey · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Crushed gravel
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Bow Wow Dog Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Crushed gravelDog-friendlyWater

Large park for dog owners, with separate areas for small and big dogs.

What runners say about Bow Wow Dog Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (131 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“I spent a little time clean up some of what I saw so I can be part of the solution.”

Nice big dog park! Plenty of space for both small and large dogs. There were some dogs when we visited. Odd combination of grass and dirt and gravel. Lots of dog poop left around, no water (broken fountain), and no poop bags, but my pup had a great time.

★★★★★ — Finn , Apr 2021

Love it my dog is free to run in a large area with other digs, its fence all the way around. I can relax and have my dog run around without fear he might run away

★★★★★ — Nancy , Aug 2022

Lack of shade and train tracks are near by with an occasional train zooming by but has a few nice trails for a leisurely walk with your pooch just outside and all the doggies and their parents seem to be friendly and welcoming

★★★★☆ — Vitaliy , Aug 2021

It's quiet spot tucked away in a little corner. Not one tree on the ground so shade is nonexistent. Bring your doggy bags. And be careful of the wasp nests under the benches.

★★★★☆ — Josh , Apr 2026

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 56 mentions

“Love it my dog is free to run in a large area with other digs, its fence all the way around.”

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🚰 Water fountains 5 mentions

“Bad thing tho is that they have a doggy water fountain and it’s broken down which would add much value to the parks purpose.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 3 mentions

“Odd combination of grass and dirt and gravel.”

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Plan your run at Bow Wow Dog Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadwater — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9 PM
Friday 6 AM–9 PM
Saturday 6 AM–9 PM
Sunday 6 AM–9 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Bow Wow Dog Park

2601 Cooper Ave, Pennsauken, NJ 08109

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.