Dog walking in Chatham

Morristown

Morristown is located seven miles west of Chatham. Lewis Morris Dog Park gives dogs freedom to run and play off-leash. This dog park has a fully fenced enclosure for large dogs and a separately fenced area for small ones. The ground in the dog park is mostly paved. People don't seem to like it much, but tails wag to attest that the dogs don't mind! A few patches of grass and a bevy of trees along the perimeter help give it a more back-to-nature feel. Plenty of benches help make the people feel better about their experience. This dog park does not have water immediately on-site, but the main park's restrooms aren't that far away.  The main park also offers twelve miles of beautiful, forested hiking trails for a leashed dog and person to explore together.

Beverwyck

Parsippany is located sixteen miles north of Chatham. Cameron Dog Park is a permit-only park. Visitors must register with the city before using the dog park. This dog park has large stretches of rolling grass divided into a large and small dog area. This place is pawfect for dogs that just need to let their fur down and just be dogs. A plastic tunnel gives pups something to either nose around or venture through. Drinking water is available on-site, and waste stations are supplied with waste baggies so clean-ups are a snap. This dog park lacks shade and seating for the human companions, but people make sacrifices for their furry family members.

Woodbridge

Woodbridge is located twenty-three miles south of Chatham. Woodbridge Dog Park provides pups with a natural setting in which to run and socialize free of a leash. A large dog enclosure is fully fenced for the big doggos to get a good workout. A small dog area is separately fenced so the toys and young ones can safely play. The park has drinking fountains, and waste stations supply doggie waste baggies. Several pieces of agility equipment keep the place interesting and give an opportunity for extra training. The nearby gazebos let a person and leashed dog take a break as they explore the main park.

Riverside Avenue East

Lyndhurst is located twenty-four miles north of Chatham. Riverside Dog Park gives dogs a doggone good time off the leash! This dog park has a large dog enclosure and a separately fenced small dog section. Balls and frisbees are available for any dog to play with. A water faucet and hose complete with water bowls mean that a forgotten water bottle won't doom the trip. The gravel mulch keeps most canines from getting too dirty. Human companions will find many shaded places from which to sit and watch their pups play. Waste stations are stocked with doggie waste baggies and make it a snap to do those necessary pick-ups.