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Dog-Friendly Running Trails in New Jersey
New Jersey has 357 trails with dogs allowed in this directory, across 218 cities and towns — Morristown, Princeton, Toms River, Cherry Hill Township and 214 more. Trails where dogs are welcome, with leash rules, bags and water still on you.
The 250 most-reviewed in New Jersey
Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count. Use the filters to narrow them, or open a city below for the full local list.
Overpeck County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 5,893 reviews
805 acres includes 5 miles of hiking trails plus sports fields, playgrounds & an Equestrian Center.
Lincoln Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 5,855 reviews
Largest park in Hudson County offers athletic facilities, statuary, trails & wildlife habitats.
Roosevelt Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,157 reviews
Park offering multiple sports areas, trails, lake fishing, an ice skating rink & an outdoor theater.
Saddle River County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,154 reviews
Multi-use pathways connect 5 different parks featuring ponds, playgrounds & athletic fields.
High Point State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,182 reviews
Panoramic hilltop views, a lake for swimming, boating & fishing, plus hiking trails & a ski center.
Rahway River Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,058 reviews
Park with a wide range of athletic & recreational facilities, including an outdoor swimming pool.
Sinatra Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,793 reviews
This waterfront park offers a kayak launch, soccer field, an amphitheater & views of Manhattan.
Raritan Bay Waterfront Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,695 reviews
136-acre park along the water with sports fields plus a playground, nature study area & gazebo.
Laurel Acres Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,592 reviews
Community park with a small fishing lake & a nature trail, plus baseball, volleyball & a dog run.
Mt Tammany Red Dot Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,431 reviews
Challenging but doable hike with a rock-climbing trail up to a summit view of the Delaware River.
Stephen R. Gregg Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,454 reviews
This bayfront park has many recreational amenities, including sports facilities & a playground.
Washington Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,133 reviews
Green space with an outdoor amphitheater, skate park, dog park & golf course, plus sports fields.
West Hudson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,079 reviews
County facility on 46 acres with various sports facilities, a water park, paths & a fishing lake.
Ramapo Valley County Reservation
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,006 reviews
Vast park on 3,313 acres with rugged trails & dog-friendly walking paths, a pond, reservoir & views.
Veterans Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,983 reviews
Large park featuring a dog park and a playground as well as an array of sports facilities and trails.
Batsto Village
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,920 reviews
Historic village featuring dozens of restored 19th-century structures, a museum & a nature center
Independence Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,042 reviews
Neighborhood park with lighted softball diamonds, a soccer field, hockey rink, playground & gazebo.
Duke Island Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,932 reviews
Biking, birding & fishing, plus softball & picnics, bring visitors to this 343-acre park & canal.
Monte Irvin Orange Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,920 reviews
Dating from 1900, this park offers hills, lawns & a fishing pond plus sport fields & playground.
Turkey Brook Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,530 reviews
Expansive park with paved & unpaved trails, water features & enclosed off-leash areas for dogs.
Bass River State Forest
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,615 reviews
Longtime outdoor recreation destination with a lake & activities such as fishing, hiking & camping.
Sourland Mountain Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,529 reviews
Rugged terrain for moderate hikes, mountain biking, birding & horseback riding in a nature preserve.
Thompson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,523 reviews
Sprawling public park containing a stocked lake for fishing, an animal haven & sports facilities.
Goffle Brook Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,481 reviews
This scenic green space offers sports fields, a playground & picnic areas, plus a pond & dog park.
Nomahegan Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,433 reviews
Besides Rahway River & Nomahegan Lake, this park offers scenic trails, sports fields & a playground.
Donaldson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,433 reviews
90-acre riverfront park provides sports fields & courts, picnic groves, a dog park & 2 playgrounds.
Horseshoe Lake Recreation Complex
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,402 reviews
Recreation complex featuring a lake with fishing & swimming, a playground, sports facilities & more.
Hartshorne Woods Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,336 reviews
Forested park home to WWII-era bunkers, popular for 14 miles of hiking, biking & equestrian trails.
Richard W. DeKorte Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,385 reviews
Estuary park with walking paths plus an environmental center & observatory access on select days.
Echo Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,385 reviews
Park with lots of room for sports, from ice-skating to softball, plus a snack bar for refueling.
Belleplain State Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,338 reviews
Expansive forest space featuring pine, oak & Atlantic white cedar trees plus campgrounds.
Central Park of Morris County
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,279 reviews
Multi-use area with in-line skating, a dog park, ballfields, a playground & trails with views.
Maxwell Place Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,250 reviews
Compact green space on the Hudson River with a waterfront walkway & beach area, plus a playground.
Gloucester Township Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,254 reviews
Large park with playgrounds and a baseball field as well as areas for hiking and mountain biking.
Milton A. Votee Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,259 reviews
Recreational oasis offering wooded walking trails, a playground, sports courts & a duck pond.
Pyramid Mountain
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,153 reviews
1,500+ acres of county-owned forests, streams & trails, with a 150-ton boulder perched at the top.
Double Trouble State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,141 reviews
State park with cranberry bogs & a preserved 19th-century company town, plus nature trails.
Van Vorst Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,160 reviews
Historic public square with playgrounds, dog runs & community gardens hosting a farmer's market.
Oak Ridge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,127 reviews
Serene scenic park offering bicycle & fitness trails plus a public archery range with lessons.
Hedden Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,106 reviews
Park provides picnic areas, riverside paths, a 6-acre lake, trout streams, trails & a playground.
Flat Rock Brook Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,095 reviews
Forested hiking trails lead to streams, meadows & a pond, with wildlife sightings & a playground.
Palmyra Cove Nature Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,143 reviews
250-acre riverfront park features ponds, trails & scenic viewpoints, plus an environmental center.
Historic Smithville Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,039 reviews
Scenic park with hiking paths, picnic tables and a butterfly garden, plus a floating bridge.
Riverside County Park Joseph Carucci Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,079 reviews
Open space along the Passaic River with a dog park, picnic facilities & sports fields with a track.
Ocean County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,033 reviews
Once the estate of John D. Rockefeller, this large park offers lake activities, picnicking & trails.
Sayreville Kennedy Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,004 reviews
Paved walking trails and playgrounds, plus courts for tennis, volleyball and basketball.
Loantaka Brook Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 973 reviews
Scenic park offering 8 miles of trails, picnic areas, athletic fields & green space.
Rancocas State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 994 reviews
Forest lands with trails for hiking, running & cycling, plus a nature center with outdoor programs.
Hemlock Falls
4.6 ★★★★★ 972 reviews
Park with kid-friendly hiking trails, tree markings, and a waterfall.
Dennis P. Collins Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 982 reviews
Popular waterfront park with a playground and basketball courts.
G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve (formerly known as Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve)
4.7 ★★★★★ 939 reviews
A peaceful 120-acre nature preserve surrounding a lake known for fishing, hiking & birdwatching.
Freedom Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 893 reviews
Public park offering basketball and volleyball courts, as well as play and skate areas, and a disc golf course.
The Deserted Village
4.5 ★★★★★ 932 reviews
Peaceful wilderness dotted with barns and deserted homes along walking paths.
Rosedale Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 880 reviews
Park provides large grassy areas, a lake for fishing & trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding.
Pennington Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 876 reviews
Park with nature trails, playgrounds, picnic facilities, a community garden & off-leash dog areas.
Fords Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 865 reviews
Large multi-use park with areas for street hockey, basketball & tennis, plus a playground & pond.
Conant Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 878 reviews
Pretty park, with picnic tables and BBQ grills, plus hiking paths through the woods.
Phil Rizzuto Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 875 reviews
Football- and soccer friendly park featuring a playground and workout stations.
North Bergen 80th Street Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 821 reviews
Park featuring a lake with fountains and a playground, along with picnic tables and a cafe.
Joe Palaia Park Addition
4.7 ★★★★★ 785 reviews
The former Deal Test Site boasts trails, fields & a role in the history of wireless communication.
Estell Manor Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 776 reviews
1,677-acre park offering birding, biking, boating, fishing, hiking & cross-country skiing options.
Lewis Morris Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 764 reviews
County park featuring miles of trails, picnic areas, sports fields & a sandy beach on Sunrise Lake.
Ken Lockwood Gorge Wildlife Management Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 722 reviews
Picturesque forestland offering hiking along the Columbia Trail, mountain biking or stream fishing.
Maurice River Bluffs Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 701 reviews
5 mi. of forested trails with picnic spots, river views & a bird blind on 535 protected acres.
Amico Island Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 702 reviews
A 55-acre peninsula of forest, meadow & wetlands offering hiking, biking, fishing & picnicking.
Henry Hudson Trail / Popamora Point
4.7 ★★★★★ 695 reviews
Beach, paved trail popular for walking and biking, with views of the NYC skyline.
Washington Valley Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 720 reviews
Expansive historic area featuring 18th- & 19th-century farmhouses & buildings, plus nature trails.
Tourne Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 688 reviews
Park spanning nearly 550 acres, offering views, an entrance dating from 1759 & wildflower trails.
Kittatinny Valley State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 621 reviews
Featuring a restored 19th-century village, this park offers multi-use trails, fishing & boating.
Newton Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 648 reviews
Pet-friendly neighborhood park with open fields & running/walking trails around a lake.
Egg Harbor Township Nature Reserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 606 reviews
220-acre nature preserve offering an educational center, a fishing lake & wooded hiking trails.
Constitution Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 646 reviews
Home to the Veteran's Monument, this park features softball fields, a bocce ball court & a track.
Rifle Camp Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 623 reviews
A 225-acre park with hiking trails, an amphitheater, fitness course & an astronomical observatory.
Spring Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 619 reviews
Public park offering tennis and basketball courts, a playground, and walking paths.
Winding River Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 629 reviews
Scenic, wooded park offering playgrounds, an ice-skating rink, nature trails & various picnic areas.
Long Bridge Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 593 reviews
115-acre park offering access to nature trails & boardwalks, 2 play structures & picnic shelters.
Bradley Cove
4.6 ★★★★★ 588 reviews
Relaxed sand stretch welcoming dogs during specific evening hours for swimming and socialization.
Verona Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 547 reviews
Lakeside facility featuring a playground, picnic areas and tennis courts, plus paddle boats.
Mills Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 557 reviews
156-acre park offers a range of walking trails on preserved land, native wildlife & scenic outlooks.
J. A. McFaul Environmental Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 551 reviews
Wildlife sanctuary with a pond, animal shelters, garden trails, picnic sites & nature exhibits.
Pleasant Valley Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 546 reviews
Green space with a playground, shelters, athletic facilities, a fishing pond, a pool & a theater.
Gille Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 540 reviews
Clean dog-friendly park featuring a playground, baseball fields, basketball courts, skate park and tennis courts.
Mackay Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 566 reviews
Outdoor park with athletic facilities such as a rink, softball and baseball fields, and basketball and tennis courts.
Connolly Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 538 reviews
Community park offering a playground, a gazebo & separate fenced areas for large & small dogs.
Riverfront Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 510 reviews
Park with a beach, boardwalk, playground, fishing, picnic areas, and pavilion.
Ann Van Middlesworth Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 508 reviews
Vibrant neighborhood park with ball fields, basketball courts & a skate park, plus a fishing pond.
Glassboro Wildlife Management Area
4.3 ★★★★☆ 552 reviews
Wildlife area consisting of forest swamps, fields & pathways for bird enthusiasts & hikers.
Samuel Nelkin County Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 521 reviews
A 17-acre park around a lake with tennis & baseball courts, footpaths, a playground & pavilion.
Laurel Hill Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 483 reviews
Public park offering a marina, ball fields, tennis and volleyball courts, playgrounds, and a splash pad.
Manahawkin Lake Park III
4.7 ★★★★★ 491 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring a playground, picnic tables, a beach and a free lending library.
Maplecrest Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 506 reviews
Clean green space including baseball and soccer fields, picnic tables and playgrounds, plus a skate park.
Richard A. Rutkowski Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 482 reviews
Peaceful green space for walking, birdwatching and sports, plus sunset views.
Loantaka Brook Reservation - Recreation Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 458 reviews
Park with picnic areas and a playground, plus hiking, and biking trails, and a baseball field.
Mill Creek Point Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 458 reviews
3 acres of green space along the Hackensack River with a boat ramp & wildlife, plus a 43-acre marsh.
Tall Pines State Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 487 reviews
A former golf course, this 110-acre nature preserve offers hiking/biking trails & bird watching.
G. Thomas DiDomenico Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 455 reviews
Playground and water-view green space featuring basketball and tennis courts, plus picnicking.
Crystal Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 475 reviews
This rustic locale with forests, trails & a lake offers fishing, horseback riding & bird-watching.
Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 441 reviews
Relaxing green space featuring a playground, strolling paths and streams plus cherry trees.
DeHart Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 459 reviews
Park hosting a playground, fitness equipment and sports courts.
Lord Stirling Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 433 reviews
Equestrian operation offering English-style trail rides & lessons plus frequent showcases in a ring.
Ridgewood Dog Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 452 reviews
Park with a playground, benches, and a walking trail, plus a separate area for dogs.
North Brunswick Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 422 reviews
105-acre park features athletic fields, a playground, jogging trail, dog park, & butterfly garden.
Colonial Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 422 reviews
Picnic-friendly park offering playground equipment and jogging trails.
Unami Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 413 reviews
Park offering sports fields & courts, picnic/BBQ facilities, play structures & multi-use paths.
Brick Reservoir
4.8 ★★★★★ 390 reviews
Clean, serene natural space with a 1.6-mile loop for walking and jogging.
Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge
4.7 ★★★★★ 388 reviews
Wildlife habitat known for its diversity of birds with hunting, fishing, trails & learning programs.
Morris Canal Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 403 reviews
Small grassy park overlooking the water with a panoramic view of the New York City skyline.
Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 384 reviews
Pond, creek and river views to be had at this clean park that is home to a variety of wildlife and dogs.
Franklin Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 384 reviews
Park offering a paved path around a lake for walking, fishing, and picnicking.
Big Brook Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 391 reviews
Area contains a stream, diverse wildlife, trails & archeological areas with fossils & artifacts.
Milton Lake Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 406 reviews
Leafy lake & riverside park allowing fishing, with trails for exercise & biking.
Ramapo Lake Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 369 reviews
Vistas of a lake and ruins dot this leafy hiking destination featuring a mix of easy to challenging trails.
Maple Grange Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 363 reviews
Relaxed park featuring playgrounds, ball fields, a paved walking trail, picnic spots and basketball courts.
Palisades Interstate Park Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 355 reviews
Scenic outdoor experience destination offering hiking trails, picnic areas and lookout points.
Swede Run Fields & Dog Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 357 reviews
Public park with 2 fenced areas for dogs of different sizes, plus balls, water fountains, and benches.
Ellsworth Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 378 reviews
Beautiful park featuring a playground and a monument to the Civil War.
Shelter Cove Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 358 reviews
Cozy beach with a playground plus basketball and baseball fields, and lifeguards in summer.
Cedar Brook Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 352 reviews
Vast green space featuring tennis, basketball and a pond for families.
Cedar Grove Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 336 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring play structures, baseball fields, bocce courts and a farm theme.
Huber Woods Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 329 reviews
Park with 360+ acres of green space, multi-use trails & an environmental center with exhibits.
Saddle River County Park-Wild Duck Pond Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 315 reviews
Park featuring a playground and a fenced-in area for dogs, plus benches and picnic tables.
Clayton Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 320 reviews
County park on 422 acres of rolling farmland, offering trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding.
Tamaques Reservation
4.6 ★★★★★ 320 reviews
Popular park featuring ball fields, basketball courts and tennis courts for a variety of sports.
Sunrise Mountain Overlook
4.9 ★★★★★ 292 reviews
Scenic hiking destination and picnic spot with trails and a mountain overlook offering panoramic vistas.
Chestnut Point Manasquan Reservoir
4.8 ★★★★★ 293 reviews
Scenic loop for hiking, biking and fishing alongside the Manasquan Reservoir.
Heritage Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 285 reviews
Clean, serene park featuring baseball, soccer, football and basketball fields for playing sports, plus a zip line and an obstacle course.
Malaga Lake Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 307 reviews
Park at the lake's shore, featuring a playground and nature trails.
Ceres Park Back Lot
4.6 ★★★★★ 285 reviews
Popular park with tree-filled trails, for hiking, mountain biking and dog-walking.
Pennypacker Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 282 reviews
Historic site of the first near-complete dinosaur skeleton discovery, with river, ponds & picnics.
Continental Soldiers Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 277 reviews
Clean field featuring a playground for kids as well as sporting grounds.
Patriot Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 268 reviews
Park featuring play areas, volleyball courts and a basketball hoop, plus dog spaces.
Village Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 267 reviews
Park with lighted sports fields & courts, an off-leash dog area, play structures & exercise paths.
Stairway To Heaven
4.8 ★★★★★ 261 reviews
Rock-laden trail, featuring steep ascents and scenic views.
Woodland Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 272 reviews
Playground and soccer field at a compact park also featuring a pavilion and picnic areas.
Freedom Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 266 reviews
Local green space featuring a playground, basketball courts, baseball field and sports fields.
Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 259 reviews
Nature preserve featuring several hiking trails in a picturesque setting with woodlands & a lake.
Mine Brook Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 264 reviews
Clean park featuring wooded trails for walking and a playground.
Thompson Family Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 263 reviews
Multi-sport park with 2 fenced dog parks and 3 tennis courts, plus 2 playgrounds.
Muriel Hepner Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 256 reviews
Family-friendly open space featuring a pond with water features, a playground and woods.
Menantico Ponds Fish and Wildlife Management Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 266 reviews
A 300-acre nature preserve of freshwater ponds that can be visited by canoe, foot or car.
Locke Ave Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 260 reviews
Park featuring baseball and soccer fields, a playground, basketball court, and picnic areas, plus trails.
E.H.T. Nature Reserve Smart Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 246 reviews
Lakeside hiking spot featuring multiple trails, benches and a canoe launch.
Essex County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 244 reviews
Kid-friendly park with a playground and a paved trail circling the lake.
Mountain Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 250 reviews
Baseball, softball, soccer & lacrosse fields in an open recreational area, plus jogging trails.
Woodbourne Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 248 reviews
Park with sports fields including baseball, basketball, and softball, plus a walking path, and a picnic area.
Heavenly Farms Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 248 reviews
Casual park for fireworks and games, plus a disc golf course and trails.
Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 243 reviews
Forests, swamps, fields & lakes comprise this area used for hunting, hiking & wildlife observation.
North Brigantine Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 239 reviews
Tranquil beach area with a vast wildlife refuge, plenty of bird life & serene tidal pools.
Willingboro Lakes County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 232 reviews
Well-maintained park featuring playgrounds and paved trails plus wooded trails for dog-friendly strolls.
Berlin Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 252 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring a baseball field, swings and a playground as well as trails for hiking and biking.
Mill Creek Marsh Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 234 reviews
Peaceful park offering a looping trail through a marsh that's popular for birdwatching.
Stevens Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 239 reviews
Community park offering a dog run plus a baseball field that's home to local Little League games.
Toms River Veterans Recreation Complex
4.7 ★★★★★ 228 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a playground, picnic tables and a baseball field.
Wolcott Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 243 reviews
Playground, BBQ grills & areas for sports/games such as baseball, tennis, horseshoes & bocce.
Timber Creek Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 234 reviews
This large, woodsy place has trails, pavilions & restrooms, plus a 9-acre enclosed area for dogs.
New Street Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 238 reviews
Well-maintained park featuring a dog park, a playground and sports fields.
Silverton Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 231 reviews
Park with a baseball field, basketball courts, and picnic tables, plus 2 fenced areas for dogs.
Cox Hall Creek WMA
4.7 ★★★★★ 219 reviews
Golf course turned open space, this park features hiking paths and a lake for fishing.
Rudyk Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 238 reviews
Relaxed park featuring baseball and soccer fields as well as basketball courts, plus a playground.
Leon Smock 80 Acre Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 227 reviews
Athletic fields & courts are joined by walking trails & a kids' playground at this sprawling park.
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail - Mapleton Rd
4.7 ★★★★★ 217 reviews
Scenic trail that's good for cycling, bird-watching, fishing, jogging and hiking, as well as dog-walking.
Hershfield Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 225 reviews
Park with a track and playground for kids, plus a basketball court.
Evans Pond
4.5 ★★★★★ 222 reviews
Park featuring a playground, baseball fields and a pond, as well as fishing.
Minnisink County Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 221 reviews
Relaxed, tree-filled park featuring a baseball/softball diamond & wildlife from deer to rabbits.
Hainesport Township Municipal Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 208 reviews
Well-maintained park featuring tennis courts, playground equipment and baseball fields.
Columbus Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 222 reviews
Family-friendly recreation area with tennis courts, baseball fields and children's play areas.
West Deptford Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 217 reviews
Relaxed park featuring soccer and baseball fields, as well as a playground, walking trails and basketball courts.
New Brooklyn Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 227 reviews
Clean park featuring a lake, playgrounds and trails, plus areas for baseball.
Milo S. Borden Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 220 reviews
Green space featuring a playground, soccer field, tennis court, and walking path.
Institute Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 210 reviews
589 acres of woods, farmland & wetlands, with serene walking trails & a wooden footbridge.
Plainsboro Community Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 211 reviews
Spacious green space for cricket, baseball and soccer fields, plus picnics.
Saddle River County Park - Otto C. Pehle Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 195 reviews
Family-friendly recreational space featuring playgrounds as well as hiking trails and basketball courts.
Ocean Acres Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 194 reviews
Park with tennis and basketball courts, plus a playground, picnic areas, and walking paths.
Beechwoods Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 206 reviews
Public park offering a playground, a bike path, and paved trails, plus picnic tables.
Blueberry Hill Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 187 reviews
Nature area with paved paths, biking options and benches, plus views from the hill.
Ernest L. Oros Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 195 reviews
Wildlife preservation area with a butterfly garden and trails, plus gazebos, a playground and benches.
Hunterdon County Arboretum
4.6 ★★★★★ 190 reviews
Nature park with walking trails, a canopy, and creeks, and a kid-friendly Wizard Trail.
Northern Community Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 196 reviews
Public park with picnic tables, baseball fields, tennis and basketball courts, a playground, and dog park.
Hugh Force Canal Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 187 reviews
Public green space featuring a scenic walk next to the remains of an old boat channel & railroad.
Greenview Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 186 reviews
Kid-friendly park with courts for baseball, tennis and soccer, as well as ponds and playgrounds.
Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 186 reviews
Public park with a baseball field, picnic tables, and playground, plus a stage for events.
Terhune Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 182 reviews
Park (around 4 acres) featuring a lake, graves of famous dogs, benches and picnic areas.
Guttenberg/North Bergen Waterfront Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 179 reviews
Small park with a waterfront walkway, tables, and NYC views, plus summer evening entertainment.
Mountainside Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 191 reviews
Park with trails and Boy Scout encampments leading to a summit offering NYC views on clear days.
Liberty Park II
4.5 ★★★★★ 186 reviews
Well-maintained park featuring baseball fields, basketball courts and a dog park.
Banchoff Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 191 reviews
Park featuring picnic sites, dog runs, a playground and trails.
Smith's Woods
4.8 ★★★★★ 169 reviews
Nature haven, with playgrounds, picnic areas, a butterfly garden and hiking paths.
Memorial Field Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 188 reviews
Park featuring a playground and picnic areas, as well as basketball and tennis courts.
Allocco Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 179 reviews
Neighborhood park popular with children and dog walkers, with a basketball court and playground, plus trails for hiking.
Ramapo Mountain State Forest (Upper Lot)
4.7 ★★★★★ 171 reviews
State park offering numerous hiking trails through woods leading to a lake, castle ruins, and scenic views.
Veterans Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 174 reviews
Park with facilities for baseball, basketball, and tennis, as well as a playground.
Scarlet Oak Pond Walk
4.7 ★★★★★ 169 reviews
Park featuring a lake and wooded areas, popular for hiking and dog walking.
Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 171 reviews
Community spot with baseball and soccer fields as well as running and dog parks.
Jakes Branch County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 163 reviews
Trails, sports fields & a nature center with Pine Barren exhibits, live animals & rooftop views.
Sparta Glen Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 166 reviews
Family-friendly hiking area with steep climbs and views of Lake Mohawk.
East County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 159 reviews
Park with paved paths and a soccer field, plus a well-rated area for dogs.
Elephant Swamp Nature Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 158 reviews
Straight, flat rail trail passing farm fields and wooded areas, popular for dog-walking.
Yantacaw Brook Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 157 reviews
Small park featuring trees, flowers and rolling hills.
Kinkora Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 152 reviews
Paved trail through fields and woods offering benches and picnic tables.
South Vineland Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 160 reviews
Park with a disc golf course, trails, a lake with a dock, and picnic facilities.
Old Bridge Waterfront Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 160 reviews
Long waterfront park featuring a boardwalk, a playground and basketball courts.
Alonzo F Bonsal Wildlife Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 155 reviews
Wildlife refuge with a hiking trail suitable for kids and leashed dogs.
Oak Glen Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 159 reviews
Recreation spot with ball fields, basketball courts, and a playground, plus a dog park.
Herrontown Woods
4.5 ★★★★★ 151 reviews
This 142-acre pine forest has walking trails & more than 30 species of trees, shrubs & flowers.
Hartshorne Woods Park, Buttermilk Valley Entrance
4.9 ★★★★★ 136 reviews
Bike-friendly park with walking paths and hiking trails.
Hedden Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 143 reviews
Park boasting scenic trails for hiking, running, and dog walking, plus picnic tables.
Winslow Township Ptlm. Daniel Calabrese Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 141 reviews
Sized recreation area with an agility course, a playground and a dog park.
Skyview Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 150 reviews
Park featuring a playground, as well as a baseball field and basketball courts.
Perrineville Lake Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 145 reviews
This large natural area features multi-use trails, wildlife viewing & a fishing pond.
Tatum Park, Holland Activity Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 134 reviews
Kid-friendly park with picnic tables, well-marked hiking trails, and a public restroom.
Rainbow Meadow Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 141 reviews
Park with well-maintained trails, picnic tables, and a restroom for jogging, walking, and dogs.
Skillman Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 128 reviews
Public park with picnic areas and a restroom, trails, 2 dog parks, and cross-country skiing.
Cheesequake State Park Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 126 reviews
Relaxed, kid-friendly state park offering a selection of trails through wooded terrain to a beach area.
Alumni Field
4.6 ★★★★★ 130 reviews
Peaceful park with picnic areas and trails, plus basketball and volleyball courts.
Winslow Township Frank Donio Memorial Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 139 reviews
Park featuring baseball fields, basketball courts and a playground.
Alcyon Lake
4.7 ★★★★★ 126 reviews
Picnic, soccer-, baseball- and softball-friendly, family-oriented park, offering a disc golf course, soccer fields, a playground, clean restrooms, a lakeside boat launch, and an extensive network of trails.
Julian L. Capik Nature Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 132 reviews
Relaxed park featuring marked walking trails and a pond for fishing, plus an archery range.
Columbia Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 119 reviews
Level rail trail that's often shaded and features views of the gorge, plus areas for walking, biking and hiking.
East Brunswick Dog Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 129 reviews
Clean park that's split into areas for small and large dogs, along with gravel, grass and benches.
Stafford Forge Wildlife Management Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 126 reviews
Natural area with opportunities for hiking, fishing, swimming, and kayaking.
Bow Wow Dog Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 131 reviews
Large park for dog owners, with separate areas for small and big dogs.
William J Dudley park
4.8 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
Tree-lined park featuring a swimming lake, a playground, picnic areas, and various sports courts.
Bergen County Rochelle Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 118 reviews
Good for kids, this park is popular for walking and biking.
Woods of Wenonah
4.6 ★★★★★ 120 reviews
Scenic hiking destination with a lake, trails for all skill levels, birdwatching and dogs allowed.
Loantaka Brook Park, Madison, NJ
4.8 ★★★★★ 114 reviews
Recreation area with trails for walking, running, horseback riding, and biking, plus a public restroom and picnic tables.
Poricy Park Nature Center
4.5 ★★★★★ 119 reviews
Expansive park with 250 acres of open space, a large pond & forest with hiking trails.
Saddler's Woods Conservation Association
4.5 ★★★★★ 117 reviews
Historic, well-preserved woodland featuring several trails, plus old trees.
Bargaintown Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
Large park featuring baseball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts and a playground.
Village Green Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 115 reviews
Clean, serene park featuring play areas, basketball courts and a garden.
Somerdale Nature Trail Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 120 reviews
Short, easy hiking trails and bat boxes through the woods and along a stream.
Crows Woods Trails
4.5 ★★★★★ 114 reviews
Relaxed local park (also for dog walking) featuring winding paths, streams and a rope swing.
Lindenwold Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 113 reviews
Paved and wooded trails, plus a track and baseball fields. Playground.
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