If you’re looking for a great place to raise your pup (or just to visit), Palisades Park, NJ is a pawfect area! With nearly sixty veterinary clinics within a half-hour drive and almost thirty dog-friendly restaurants within a one-mile walking distance, Palisades Park is the perfect place to be if you’re not a city guy or gal but want to be close to New York’s many dog-friendly amenities.
If you’re up for a drive, take a quick twenty-minute trip across the Hudson River into Manhattan and visit the St. Nichols Dog Park in Harlem. This gorgeous twenty-two acre neighborhood park is fully fenced for off-leash play and includes a separate area for small dogs. If you have a water-loving retriever, take a drive down to Hudson River Recreation at Croton Point Park. They offer cheap kayak and canoe rentals and would love for you and your pooch to swing by in the summer. After a long day together, be sure to swing by a Palisades Park staple: Kudo Society Downtown Cafe. This dog-loving shop serves everything from lattes to bubble tea to desserts and appetizers. Don’t forget to ask for a bowl of ice water for Fido!
With its countless dining options, dog parks, accessible pet healthcare, and pooch-friendly beaches in nearby Manhattan, Palisades Park is a wonderful community for humans and pups alike!
