Looking for a great park to exercise along with your best canine friend? Why not take them to a local park/trail near you. Here's a list of the top local Bergen County doggie parks (or dog friendly parks) in the area. NW Bergen and beyond:
Regular Park Hours are from Dawn to Dusk. Fenced, benches, parking, restrooms, water.
2) Mahwah NJ - Ramapo Valley County Reservation -608 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ 07430 - 201-336-7284.
Although there is no official dog park at the Ramapo Valley County Reservation, it is a great place to bring dogs to explore the wooded hillsides of this park. Located in Mahwah, is a 3,313-acre park offering visitors strolls around Scarlet Oak Pond or to MacMillan Reservoir with their dogs. Dogs must be kept on leashes at all times. There are plenty of challenging trails on the eastern side of the Ramapo Mountains. The park offers mountain fishing, hiking, a pond and a scenic waterfall. Ramapo Reservation was dedicated as a wilderness area that permits visitors to bring dogs provided that they are held on a 6ft. leash at all times.
3) Saddle River County Park -1133 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450(201) 444-8843
Two separate fenced in areas for smaller and larger dogs. Plus, walking path around a pond, playground for kids of many ages and a great secret (well not anymore) walking and bike path that lead into Glen Rock.
4) Van Saun Dog Park, River Edge, NJ
The run is divided for small and large dogs. Both sides are massive and provide ample running for numerous dogs. The park is well shaded by tall trees.
5) Wood Dale County Park-100 Prospect Ave. Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677- (201) 336-7275
Fenced in off-leash dog park. Very nice walking path and playground with a balance beam and tire swing for kids.
Dog Park in nearby Rockland County, NY:
Clark Park- 59 Campbell Ave, Airmont, NY 10901
Separate, fenced in dog park. Close to the Mahwah, NJ border. Great park with renovated tennis and basketball courts for kids/families.
