Dog Walkers in Lawrence Township

Best Dog Neighborhoods in Lawrence Township

1. Dog Parks 0

   Population Density 2,543/sq mi

   #1 Eggerts Crossing

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   There is almost an endless amount of walks to be had in Eggerts Crossing, making this a popular neighborhood among the pooches of Lawrence Township. Drexel Woods Park is one of the most popular green spaces in the neighborhood, featuring 36 acres of hillside that is covered with dense woodland. There are two trails to follow here, one which will take you to the park's nature center and another that follows along the Shabakunk Creek. The Loveless Nature Preserve is also in this neighborhood, where you will find 45 acres of forests, fields and streams. There are over 64 species of birds that live in this nature preserve, and the half mile loop trail here will take you and Fido through some of their different habitats. 

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2. Dog Parks 0

   Population Density 1,677/sq mi

   #2 Princeton Pike

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   Princeton Pike is a neighborhood that your pooch will love, as there are several parks located here. The heavily wooded Veterans Park stretches out for 20 acres, and features sports courts, multiple playground structures, a few picnic areas and a paved walking path. Not too far away from here is Shabakunk Park, with its woodland, playground and picnic benches. This park then connects on to Tamanis Park, which offers the same facilities but also has a large open field to explore. Dogs are allowed in all of these parks, but do need to be kept on a lead at all times. You will also need to make sure you have some doggie bags and drinking water on you.

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3. Dog Parks 1

   Population Density 166/sq mi

   #3 Cold Soil

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   The neighborhood of Cold Soil is quite small, but provides access to a park that will really tire your pooch out. This is Mercer Meadows, which has 1600 acres of greenery spread across five districts. There are several recreational opportunities to be had here, from fishing to cycling, as well as miles upon miles of hiking trails, passing everything from fields to woodlands to marshes, for you and Fido to explore. While all of that is plenty of fun, what your pup will love the most is the off-leash dog park within Mercer Meadows. There are separate sections here for smaller and larger dogs, but you will need to bring your own water and doggie bags.  

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4. Dog Parks 0

   Population Density 1,489/sq mi

   #4 Glenn

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   The neighborhood of Glenn is a relatively quiet and peaceful one, and provides access to a pawtastic trail. This is known as the Five Mile Run, which, as you can guess, stretches out for five miles. This is quite a wide and spacious trail, and is well-shaded thanks to the huge variety of trees that grow along either side of it. The trail will take you and Fido through some areas of incredible natural beauty, with such a wide diversity of plants living here, from black walnut to swamp magnolia. While dogs are welcome to use this trail, they do need to be kept on a lead at all times.

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5. Dog Parks 0

   Population Density 1,407/sq mi

   #5 Merrit Dr/ Darrah Lane

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   The Merrit Dr/ Darrah Lane neighborhood provides access to one of the best parks in Lawrence Township. Known as Turtleback Park, you will find a couple of playgrounds and sports facilities here, as well as several secluded picnic areas. The rest of the park is quite passive, and features a dense patch of old-growth forest. There is an unpaved nature trail that winds its way through the park, extending out for just over a mile, and this will take you and Fido through some of the park's most interesting and diverse areas, including its 400 pound bronze turtle statue. Don't forget to bring a lead and doggie bags with you, as well as some drinking water for both you and your pooch.

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