Fenced, trash can. Location: Windmuller Park. Woodside Avenue. 54-56 Sts. South of Woodside on 56th.

The dog park is inside the falls township community park. There is an area for large dogs and an area for small dogs. Location: 9125 Millcreek Rd. Directions: Take I-95 to exit 40 in Bristol, PA. Turn Left onto US 13. Take the Millcreek Rd. exit. Turn right on Millcreek Rd.

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.

Private dog park, benches, fenced, trash, poop bags, water. Location: 60th ST & East River.

Two dog runs in the park: 1. on 11th Avenue and 54th Street; and 2. between 11th and 12th Avenues on 52nd Street.

Dog Run. Dogs allowed throughout park and on trails on leash and there is a separate fenced off-leash dog run. You will be asked to leave if your dog is aggressive. Location: Francis Lewis Boulevard and Union Turnpike. Directions: LIE or Grand Central Parkway to Francis Lewis Boulevard North.

Daily 6 a.m.-1 a.m. Bench, hanging flowerpots, disposal bags, scoopers.

A great place for the dogs to run, and responsible friendly owners too! Location: Fenced in area on Astoria Park South, AND open area (no fence) on 10th street next to the pool. Directions: Astoria Blvd to the end, make a right on 10th, open (no fence) play area will be on left past the pool. Or Astoria Blvd, make a left on 21st then a right on Astoria Park South follow to the end, the park will be in front of you. The open play area is only ‘open’ to the dogs before 9am or after 9pm.

Daily dawn-1 a.m. Benches, scoops, pea gravel surface. A second run for small dogs (past the main run, toward the East River) has a scenic view of the river and the 59th Street Bridge.

Location: Upper West Side at Theodore Roosevelt Park. 81st adn Columbus.

Fenced, agility equipment, poop bags provided. Location: Just off Meadowlands Parkway next to the Secaucus Animal Control Center. Very deserted area after dark. Take water for dogs with you. Poor parking – park on shoulder of blacktopped road. Directions: Route 3 eastbound to Meadowlands Pkwy Exit. Go past all shopping outlets, past Meadowlands Hospital, into the industrial complex area of Meadowlands Parkway. Park is immediately off Meadowlands Parkway, at sign for Secaucus Animal Control Center.

Daily 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Shade trees, benches, dog water faucet, separate run for small dogs.

Daily dawn-dusk Separate areas for large and small dogs, fountain and hose

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.

Fenced, benches, doggy water fountains. Fence is high and strong. Entry area is double-gated and allows a good amount of room to get dogs in and out. Two doggy water fountains are in place. The inside of the fence has hay bales placed all around it, which my dogs love to jump on. No agility equipment as yet. Watsessing Park had poor reputation in past years, but has been renovated recently and this dog park is only a few months old. Of the 3 dog parks near me, I prefer this one for safety and cleanliness for the dogs. Location: Glenwood Avenue, off Bloomfield Avenue, in Bloomfield Directions: Garden State Parkway to Bloomfield Avenue Exit for Bloomfield NJ. Bloomfield Avenue west about 2 blocks to Glenwood Avenue South. Park is a few blocks south on Glenwood. Follow dog park signs (to left).

Fenced, some agility equipment. Fence is pretty low, so if your dog is a good jumper, be careful. Gets VERY muddy after rain or snow melt. Location: Riverside Park, off River Road at junction of towns of North Arlington and Rutherford. Directions: From Rte 3 (east or west) take River Rd South to Riverside Park, which is alongside the Passaic River.

Daily 24 hours Benches, wood chips surface.

Daily dawn-dusk Trees, crushed granite surface, benches, disposal bag dispensers, drinking fountain, dog water faucet, separate area for small dogs.

Trees, trash, restrooms, benches, fenced, water. Location: Riverside Park. 105th Street.

Location: Merrick Road.

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