Dog walking in Madison

Downtown Madison

Downtown Madison has many fine dog-friendly restaurants. Redux on 3 Central Avenue has four outdoor tables for you and your pup. This restaurant serves American eats for lunch and dinner. Sunday brunch is served once a month. Biladi Grill is on Main Street, and is one of a couple of restaurants that serves Mediterranean cuisine. For Italian food, you and your pup can head over to Eatilaian Bistro. For sandwiches, Main Street Submarines is the place for you and your dog to go. All dog-friendly restaurants in downtown Madison welcome leashed, well-behaved dogs to dine at their outdoor seating areas. Bone Appetit!

Morristown

Morristown is five miles north of Madison. Lewis Morris is a pawsome dog park to visit, especially after rain makes most dog parks muddy! This dog park has paved large and small dog sections that are fully fenced for some off-leash exercise. A small patch of grass divides the large and small dog areas. Water is available for dogs at the dog park, and doggie waste baggies help make it easy for the human companions to pick up after their pups. The pavement makes it easy to spot where clean-ups are needed. Unfortunately, this dog park doesn't have enough places for people to sit while their pups play. The rest of the county park has areas to picnic and do some on-leash walking.

Maplewood

Just nine miles east of Madison is the township of Maplewood. South Mountain Dog Park gives dogs a place to socialize with some furry pals. This off-leash playground has so many woofin' good amenities!  Small dogs can play safely in their own space. The dog park has many pieces of agility equipment for dogs to train on or just have some extra fun. The agility area includes ramps, jumps, and large objects to climb on. Water for people and their canines is supplied within the park. Waste stations help make it easy for people to pick up after their pups. Seats under the shade make this a pleasant place for people to take their furry friends even on a hot summer's day.

Beverwyck

Parsippany is thirteen miles north of Madison. Cameron Dog Park offers green grass in the warm months for some natural escape and exercise. The park is fully fenced, and includes a separate fenced area that caters to the smaller pups. Water is available at the dog park for people and their furry friends. The natural terrain is uneven in spots and can be difficult to navigate for people with accessibility needs. Waste stations have doggie baggies stocked for easy use. Shade is at a premium, though -- one large shade tree dominates the landscape. A couple seats are positioned under it. This dog park is maintained by the city.  Visitors must register and pay a fee prior to use.

bellevue Ave

Montclair is 21 miles north of Madison, and is home to the very pupular Brookdale Dog Park! This dog park has two fully fenced areas for a dog's off-leash exercise and fun with some furry pals. The large dog section includes a few pieces of agility equipment to add to the excitement. Water fountains for people and pups keep everyone hydrated on one of those hot summer days. Plenty of seats in shaded areas keep the human companions comfortable. Doggie waste baggies are kept stocked -- people keep this dog park's mulch clean. The main park has some paved places for some pleasant walks for a person and their leashed buddy.