Dog walking in Nutley

Downtown Nutley

Downtown Nutley runs along the Passaic River, and it is the place for hungry people with their pups to eat.  Several restaurants are located in this neighborhood that cater to people bringing a four-legged companion with them to dine  The Bosphorus serves Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine. This restaurant has twenty dog-friendly outdoor tables.  Bella Luce Restaurant and Bar welcomes pups to savor a taste of Italy at one of the several outdoor tables. Luna Wood Fire Tavern specializes in wood-fired pizza. Visitors may pick a pizza from the menu, or create their own.   Dogs will be seated with their person at one of the many outdoor tables.

Lyndhurst

Lyndhurst is only two miles east of Nutley. Doggos love heading over to the dog park in Riverside Dog Park. This tail-waggin' adventure features two fully fenced enclosures for some off-leash fun. Small dogs don't need to be anxious about being stepped on, because they have their own safe space. Wood chips cover the ground in the enclosures. Shade trees near some benches give a place for the tired human to rest. If you forgot to bring that water bottle, don't fret -- water is supplied at the park. There is even a hose for a quick rinse. A good supply of waste baggies makes necessary pickups a breeze.

bellevue Ave

Montclair is three miles west of Nutley. Brookdale Dog Park attracts dogs of all kinds from all over New Jersey. People know its a pawfect place for their pups to  play! Two fully fenced, grassy enclosures lets those furry friends run and socialize sans leash. Your pup will be sure to find his own pal here! Smaller pups have their separate space so nobody gets hurt or scared when visiting Brookdale. This pawesome dog park has drinking fountains for humans and their canine friends. Plenty of benches situated under shade trees give a welcome respite for the human companion on one of those hot summer days. The dog park provides waste baggies so no excuse -- pick it up!

Paramus

Paramus is fourteen miles north of Nutley. Van Saun County Park gives people with a pup in tow the pawfect daycation destination! This very popular park features open spaces, picnic areas, a zoo, and one special canine attraction: a dog park. Van Saun Dog Park says it is a good day to be a pup!  There are two fully fenced enclosures for off-leash excitement.  The ground of the enclosures is covered in a fine gray gravel. Some people dislike the gravel, but dogs don't seem deterred from their play because of it. Water at the dog park is iffy, so bring a water bottle just in case. Waste baggies are in good supply.

Ridgewood

Ridgewood is seventeen miles north of Nutley. Ridgewood Dog Park can be found in the Saddle County Park. It leads the pack in giving your pup a woof-wonderful day! This is a fully fenced enclosure for ridding that leash and making some furry pals or getting some exercise. A separate fenced area lets the small dogs do their own thing in a safe space. The ground in this pooch playground is a mixture of mulch, grass, and dirt.  No water is here, so bring those bottles. Shade and seating for the human companion is limited. Dogs enjoy checking out the duck pond and creek right outside of the dog park. A bit of a splash on a hot summer's day makes for pawfect end to the day!