Off Leash Dog Park. Double entry gate, strong sturdy fence, park benches, grass. No shade, must bring water, pick up bags available. Approx. 1/4 acre. Location: Burnt Mills Road. Directions: From Somerville Circle: 202/206 North, make left at Burnt Mills Road, cross over 287, park is on the right.

Larged fenced in, off-leash area devoted to dogs. Location: Route 206 and River Road. Adjacent to the ball field complex

2261 Route 206, behind the municipal building. Snow fencing with double-gated entry. Parking. (908) 359-7003.

Large park with 3 acre leash free area. Bring water. Poop bags provided. No separation for size or temperament of dogs. Few trees for shade. Great place for dogs to run around. Dogs should be over 6 mos. and fixed although many bring younger dogs. Rangers can be called if there is a problem with dog or owner. Location: Mettlers Road. Directions: See http://www.somersetcountyparks.org/maps/ColonialParkMap.pdf. #18 is the dog park. From US-287 take Easton towards New Brunswick. Second light is Cedar Grove. Follow it until it becomes Amwell Road, past the light at Elizabeth, the park is the next right turn on a street.

Located adjacent to the Route 12 Hunterdon County Complex, Raritan Township. This fenced-in area opened in late May of 2003; dogs are allowed to run free within the 1.75-acre site which has some shade trees and parking. (908) 788-1158.

War Memorial Athletic Field Complex on South Maple Avenue. One acre, snow fencing with double-gated entry. Parking. (908) 630-5539.

2 acres of woodlands, swimming pond, has small dog/puppy play. Sprays for ticks regularly. This was on the news in NJ. It is a privately operated. You can do a membership to it or pay for a nonmember for 1 day to a week. Starts at $10. Location: 4106 Route 27.

I believe it is $8 per dog, but well worth it. Huge trees and benches with wood chips on ground . Big and small dog enclosures which are very spacious. We have two standard poodles who are exhausted when they come home! Beautiful fenced in 3 acre dog park with swimming. Location: Just several miles outside of Princeton on Rt 27 south. Directions: Take 27 south past Princeton about 4 miles and will dog park on right hand side.

Double entry gated dog park, water fountain for dogs, bags, benches, grass & mulch & trees. Afternoons are usually packed, very welcoming. Parking. Closes at dusk. Location: South 3rd Ave. in Highland Park, go to end of road and enter park, follow road to the far end of park and there is the dog park and parking lot. Directions: Enter Highland Park and follow RT 27 to South 3rd Ave, go to end of road and enter park, follow road to the far end of park and there is the dog park and parking lot.

Doggie park. Location: Shcalks Crossing and Dey Road. Directions: Take Dey road to light (Schalks Corssing) make right about 1.2 mile down is recreation park on left, make turn, park is on right hand side.

Off-leash dog park open from dawn to dusk. About two acres. Large fenced area, with separate part for small dogs. Benches do sit on. Pick up bags available. Benches and poop bags provided. Four-foot storm fence surrounds the park. Double-entry gate. People are very friendly. On the border of Mountainside and Westfield; access is from Rt 22 West in Mountainside or Springfield Avenue in Westfield; look for a green dog park sign halfway through the main park. Directions: On the border of Mountainside and Westfield; access is from Rt 22 West in Mountainside or Springfield Avenue in Westfield; look for a green dog park sign halfway through the main park. (908) 527-4900.

Plainsboro Community Park on Scotts Corner Road. One acre, fenced with double-gated entries. parking, port-a-potty and benches. (609) 799-0099, Ext. 10.

Beautiful place to go with your dogs! Location: 270 Mendham Road Morristown, New Jersey. Directions: From Route 287 South: Take exit 35, Madison Ave. Turn RIGHT and at the light turn RIGHT onto Route 124 West, South Street. Continue straight, travel around the ‘Green’. Turn RIGHT at the light onto Route 510 West/Washington St. Continue on County Route 510 West (Formerly Route 24) passing Delbarton School on your left. The park entrance is just after the second Delbarton entrance on your left.

Off leash, water, lights till 10pm, trash, bags for pick up, handicapped parking, separate enclosures for large and small dogs under 25 pounds, trees, grass, and gravel. Location: Dunhams Corner Road. Direction: Cranbury Road to Duhams Corner Road, Make right at Krieger NRSY, go 1/2 mile down and make a right.

Off Leash Enclosure. Separate enclosures for large and small dogs, water, trash, benches, bags for pickup, bathrooms, wooded section and open spaces. Over an acre each section. Location: Perrineville Road. Direction: Forsgate Road to Perrineville Road, go to second entrance and park by soccer fields.

Agility equipment inside a gated area. Location: Kuser Road, South Entrance. Directions: Route 1 N to Whitheead RD exit, turn left at 1st light, Sloan Avenue. Turn right at third light, White Horse Hamilton Square RD. Turn left at Kuser Road. The entrance is on the left.

Large Park with lake and pavilions. Location: On River Rd. in Washington Crossing across from visitor center. Directions: From Philadelphia take 95 North. Exit at #51 New Hope. Make left off exit. Go straight on Taylorsville Rd. thought first light. At second right turn right on to 532. Proceed to four way stop sign and turn left. Park entrance is on the left.

Off-leash dog park. Located in the Julian Capik Nature Preserve. Two fenced-in areas for dogs; a large dog area and small dog only enclosure. Pick-up bags on premise and water is avaiable. Location: Bordentown Ave. Directions: From Rt 9 North or South – take exit for Bordentown Rd, Parlin. Make a left at the ramp and follow for approximately 2 miles. Nature Preserve will be on your right.

Small dog area, main area and agility area. Lighting and key access. Members only park. Must provide prrof of vaccinations and dog license. Fee is $35.00 for a year for Denville residents and $50.00 a year for non residents. Beautiful well maintained park to keep your animals safe.

Fenced-in play area will be a place for dog owners to let their dogs off their lease and run free. It has small and large dog sections with benches, a poop cleanup station, water fountain, and obstacle course. Location: Kuser Road. Directions: Take Route 130 to Klockner Rd.; Turn right and come to Hamilton-Mercerville Rd. where you will turn LEFT; Follow this road to Kuser Rd. and turn RIGHT; Park will be about 1 mile down the road on your RIGHT. (About a quarter mile inside Veterans Park off the Kuser Road entrance.)

Off leash dog park, 1 area for small dogs and puppies, 1 area for medium & large dogs. Gazebos and puppy playground equipment. Location: Cliff Rd.

Two fenced areas, one for dogs that are 25 pounds or lighter and one for all dogs. Dog pass required.