Dog walking in Garwood

Mountainside

Garwood may not have any dog parks of its own, but you'll find a furrific one just three miles north in Mountainside. Echo Lake Dog Park is the place for a pup to play leash-free. This dog park has three acres of grass fully fenced so dogs have plenty of space to explore safely. A smaller enclosure is dedicated to the small dogs. While most of the ground is covered with all-natural grass, some spots of dirt can become muddy after a rain. Pups find this park pawfect for sniffing out a new furry pal. This park provides all the necessary amenities, including water and bowls, waste baggies, and comfortable seating. All you need to bring is plenty of energy to play!

Woodbridge

If you're looking for a dog park with more than just acres of grassy space, look no fur-ther than Woodbridge! Just 12 miles south of Garwood, you'll find Woodbridge Dog Park. Pups pawsitively love this fully fenced playground! This dog park features some equipment for active dogs to climb on and train on. Small dogs are kept safe in their own play area. The dog park supplies water and doggie waste bags, and the human companions have benches near the trees so everyone needs are taken care of here. A walk along the lake with a leashed pup makes for a relaxing bit of exercise. Your dog is sure to go mutts when she gets a whiff of that sweet lakeside air!

bellevue Ave

Brookdale Dog Park in Montclair, situated 18 miles from Garwood, is one of the most pawpular places with local pups. This dog park is a fully fenced graveled space for dogs to socialize and get some exercise. A separate area is fenced for the smaller dogs. Brookdale has a varied collection of agility equipment, which includes ramps, small platforms to climb, and other pieces to jump over. The dog park provides drinking water and waste stations that are well-stocked with doggie bags. Some benches are under the shade at this tree-lined dog park -- the perfect place to relax with a book while your pup works up a good pant.

Lyndhurst City Limits

Morristown

Morristown is a little fur-ther afield at 23 miles away, but the short drive is worth it for Lewis Morris Dog Park. This park has a fully fenced, paved space for dogs to rid themselves of the leash and meet up with some canine companions. A small area is enclosed for the small dogs. There is some grass and natural terrain in parts of the dog park, but not much. Waste stations provide the necessary doggie bags for quick cleanups. The human companions have limited seating in the shade, which is a common complaint of the locals. If you're just looking for a quick stroll or some extra exercise, the main park has over twelve miles of trails of varying lengths and difficulty. Just be sure to keep Fido on his leash!