Parks n' Barks: Playful Places for You and Your Pooch
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by Perri K Feldman
- June 10, 2008
- Livingston Living, Maplewood Living, South Orange Living
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Sprinkled throughout Essex and Morris Counties are several lesser-known parks made available specifically for dog enthusiasts.
Although some require residents to purchase permits at the start of each new year, the canine play spaces allow a leash free environment for owner and pet alike to mingle, socialize, and most of all PLAY!
These FETCHing parks are at the top of our list:
Morris County:
Lewis Morris Park– The Park is located at 270 Mendham Road.
(973) 326-7600
Bernards Township Dog Park۬
War Memorial Athletic Field Complex on South Maple Avenue.
908-630-5539۬
East Hanover Generation Pets Park
136 Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Fees apply for entrance. See generationpets.net for pricing information. Pre-arranged Play dates $25/hr
(626) 676-3047
Essex County
Essex County Off-Leash Dog Facility
At Watsessing Park, Locust Avenue, Bloomfield۬Access to Locust Avenue from Prospect Street.
Essex County Brookdale Park Dog Park
Essex County Brookdale Park, Bloomfield/Montclair۬Access from Bellevue Avenue in Bloomfield or Grove Street in Montclair۬Parking is available inside Essex County Brookdale.
East Hills Park €“Livingston Dog Park
Located in Livingston, NJ, on the east side of Shrewsbury Drive, between Route 10 (East Mount Pleasant Avenue) and Northfield Road. Permit Required (See website for details)
Maplewood۬Memorial Park
Oakview Ave. and Valley Street
South Mountain Dog Park
Essex County South Mountain Reservation, Crest Drive, Maplewood/Millburn.۬ Entrance to Crest Drive is off of South Orange Avenue in South Orange
Mill’s Reservation
Normal Ave., Montclair
So grab your favorite pooch and join us at the Dog Park.
If you need to find a place to live with your Best Friend please contact Perri K. Feldman at 973.650.4727 or email Perri@MidtownDirectHomes.com
