Cooper River Dog Park is the perfect park to take Fido to when he needs some fun outdoor play time. This dog park is separated into two parks, one for small dogs and one for large dogs, with plenty of space to run around, benches, water, and lots of shade to cool down in. If you don’t want your dog running loose in the dog park, he is more than welcome to wander around Cooper River Park while remaining on leash. Downtown is also home to some pawsome dog-friendly restaurants that are perfect to take your dog out to. Peoples Pizza offers outdoor seating and welcomes your pup to join you as you browse the menu and decide between pizza, pasta, steak sandwiches or wings. If you’re closer to Cooper River Park, then stop by King of Pizza which has New Jersey comfort food and totally welcomes your pup to dine with you.

Bow Wow Park is a beautiful fenced in dog park for your dog to have some off-leash fun. The park is separated into two, one for dogs under 25 pounds and the other for dogs over 25 pounds. The park has an asphalt path down the middle of it with rocks on one side of the path and grass on the other. There are benches for owners to sit on while their dog runs around, but there are no water stations, so be sure to bring some for your pup. After a nice run at the park, grab a bite to eat at Macaro’s. Macaro’s is a classic Italian deli that has handmade sandwiches, soups, salads, and pasta. The staff loves when you bring your pup along to enjoy lunch at one of their outdoor tables.