Let's Go for One Last Bark in the Park!
It’s unseasonably warm outside right now. Raise your paw if you thought we’d see 80° F days in October!
Since this mild weather may not last much longer, it would be wise to make the most of it while we can! Do some good for yourself and your dog by spending as much free time outside this month.
There are some lovely dog parks in Essex county and if you haven’t been to many yet, it’s not too late to squeeze in a few more adventures.
East Hills Park
East Hills Park is located in Livingston, on Shrewsbury Drive. This wonderful park is open from 8am until sunset and has two play areas for your pup—big or small. The small dog park allows dogs who are 25 lbs or lighter and the large dog park is open to dogs of all sizes. There is a limit of 2 dogs per adult for everyone’s safety.
There is also a 1.5 mile wooded nature trail with fitness stations. Dogs must be kept on a leash in this area of the park. For a complete list of rules, visit Livingston Township’s website.
If you want to take your dog to this park, your dog is required to be registered and you must obtain a Livingston Dog Park Pass. In order to have a pass you must go through the registration process. The application form can be downloaded right here.
Source: livingstontownship.org
South Mountain Reservation
South Mountain Reservation is a 2,112 acre nature reserve located throughout West Orange, Maplewood, and Millburn, and borders South Orange. The reservation is composed of wooded trails, a dog park, and attractions.
The dog park is located on Bear Lane in Maplewood and provides plenty of space for your dog to romp around and enjoy himself. The dog park itself is two acres and is divided into two sections: 1.3 acres for large dogs and 0.7 acres for small dogs. Each area has dual drinking fountains, benches, agility equipment, a wash and spray area, “time out” section, and DogiPot stations. Both areas also feature a crushed stone and compacted stone dust surface.
Watseeing Park
Watseeing Park, located in East Orange and Bloomfield, is home to athletic fields, a basketball court, senior citizens building, and an off-leash dog park.
The dog park is 19,500 square feet and is fenced in with a stone dust surface. The park has benches, water fountains for pets and owners, and DogiPot stations with bags and waste receptacles. The dual entrance gate system is in place so dogs can safely enter and exit without the risk of them running away.
Brookdale Park
Brookdale Dog Park, part of Brookdale Park, is a 1.2 acre park located in Montclair and Bloomfield. Brookdale Park is the third largest park in the county system, measuring in at 121.41 acres.
The dog park includes an 0.8 acre fenced in area for large dogs and a 0.4 acre fenced in area for small dogs. Each area has a stone dust surface where the dogs can play and exercise. Other features includes a time out area, dog washing station, and water fountains.
If you take your furry friend to any of these parks, we can guarantee you will be thanked with many wet kisses!
The full list of rules and regulations for Essex County Dog Parks can be found here.
