Local Dog Hikes and Parks
Cedar Lake Park, washington twp
353 Chapel Heights Rd, Sewell, NJ 08080
Cedar Lake Park features a paved trail around the park and lake. There is also fenced in areas for your dogs to play off leash. Parks are separated for smaller and larger dogs.
Timber Creek Dog Park
236 Taylor Ave & Chews Landing Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012
Timber Creek Dog Park is a forest featuring a children's playground, paved and dirt nature trails, a 9-acre off-leash dog park & an outdoor amphitheater.
Tall Pines State Preserve
1705 Glassboro Rd, Sewell, NJ 08080
Tall Pines is a paved trail located near Sewell, New Jersey that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Grenloch Lake Trail
Grenloch, New Jersey 08032
Grenloch Lake Trail is a lightly trafficked loop trail located near Blackwood, New Jersey that features a lake. The trail is good for all skill levels and is primarily used for hiking. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Freedom Barks Dog Park
98 Old Marlton Pike, Medford, NJ 08055
Freedom Barks has 26 acres of open fields which offer unlimited fun and cedar creeks for swimming. Most of the park is not fenced, however, there are two fenced in areas for dogs.
Ceres Park
940 Main Street, Mantua New Jersey
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Leashed dogs are permitted at Ceres Park and Nature Preserve in Mantua Township, NJ. It is a dog-friendly, wooded area with trails suitable for walking pets. Dogs must remain on a leash while enjoying the trails, which include scenic, quiet paths near lakes and cliffs.
Parvin State Park
701 Almond Road, Pittsgrove, NJ 08318
Leashed dogs are permitted at Parvin State Park in NJ, provided they are kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under control at all times. Pets are allowed on hiking trails, in picnic areas, and at designated pet-friendly campsites, but are prohibited from swimming beaches and, in some cases, park buildings.
Maurice River Bluffs
1200 Silver Run Road, Millville, NJ
Leashed dogs are permitted at the Maurice River Bluffs Preserve in Millville, NJ, which is open year-round during daylight hours. Visitors are encouraged to keep their pets on leashes while enjoying the trails, which offer scenic river views and bird-watching opportunities.
This list is provided as a helpful resource for local dog owners in the Southern New Jersey area. Park rules, hours, and leash requirements may change, so please confirm details with the park or municipality before visiting.