Dog walking in Lanoka Harbor

Manasquan Inlet

In nearby Manasquan Inlet, you’ll find a well-kept secret among locals: the Fisherman’s Cove Conservation Area. Fisherman’s Cove is a beautiful beach broken up into two distinct sections. The west side is for humans only, but dogs are more than welcome on the east side. Your precious pup will need to be kept on a leash, so you two won’t be swimming many laps, but it is still a nice and refreshing place to enjoy the ocean air! Bring along some treats, water, waste bags, and maybe a small picnic for you to enjoy. Whether it be for a short stay, or a long day, you and your puppy pal will have a blast.

Seaside Park

Seaside Park hosts the vast and dog-friendly Island Beach State Park. The beach is quite spacious according to locals, and often full of friendly fur babies for your pup to play with. There are a few caveats, such as dogs being forbidden from the swimming beach during the summer, as well as the Spizzle Creek Bird Blind Trail all year long. Just as well, these are just small setbacks considering the beauty of the soft and pristine sand your dog will love to prop his paw pads in. As long as Fido is kept on a six-foot leash, the two of you will be free to enjoy a languid walk among the crisp ocean breeze.

Barnegat Light

If you’re looking for a great place to let your loyal hound off of their leash, then you’d be remiss to overlook Barnegat Light Dog Park. Your canine companion will be free to prance across the park with his new pals while you take care of that latest text string you’ve received. There is a permit required to enter this park, but while it may seem a downside, it only serves to make sure your dog is safe. Your baby will have a blast, and maybe even get a little muddy, so be sure to bring a towel for your canine to cozy up in.

Manchester Township

Near Manchester Township, a few paw prints away from Lanoka Harbor, you’ll find another great place to let your pooch roam free. Robert J. Miller Air Dog Park is a must-see in the area. With sandy terrain that will feel great on puppy’s paws, as well as the freedom to be off leash, your pal is sure to have a grrreat time. The park hosts wide open spaces and wooded areas for your pup to explore, as well as a separate fenced area for smaller dogs. Be sure to bring plenty of drinking water and waste bags, and maybe a book to look over while your pup goes dog wild!

Wall Township

If you and your pup are looking for a trail that will wag your tails, make your way to Wall Township, a short distance from Lanoka Harbor. In this pawsitively fantastic location, you’ll find the Edgar Felix Memorial Bikeway. The name is a bit misleading; though it’s intended for cyclists, you and your canine companion are welcome to explore the various trails that make up this vast bikeway. During the summer, it can get a bit toasty, but there are plenty of shady trails to walk. Come prepared with some nice cool water for your canine, and some waste bags, and this is a trail your pup will think is pawesome.