Having stayed in Paulus Hook for the last two years, I discovered this park by chance during one of…read moremy evening walks with my partner. Ever since then, we've visited this place for an evening walk pretty often [apart from the freezing winters]. To be honest, this is more of a dog park rather than an actual park and you'll typically find lots and lots of them in the evenings. None the less, I bet you won't be able to find a park in jersey City that gives you such beautiful views of downtown Manhattan and the Hudson River and lets you get as close to the water. There's a bench within the park that's hidden from plain sight but an absolute delight if you discover it :). Besides, a walk here is much more pleasant than perhaps the Boardwalk with much better views. There's also a Korean War Memorial at the foot of the park with a bit of history attached to it. The sole negative that I can call out is the fact that the park isn't as well maintained and can be pretty shabby sometimes.

This little strip of land has grown on me since my move to Paulus Hook. I've taken one star off due…read moreto the city's (or state?) lack of maintenance, but still find it enjoyable for the Paulus Hook area. You have a beautiful view of the NY Skyline, it's s nice walk up and around the peninsula, and you're surrounded by lots of dogs on the weekends to get your dog therapy on. For runners, you can now include it on MapMyRun as we got it added as a running path. Or, just run! Compared to the Exchange Place Boardwalk, it's the same view, possibly even better, but with grass! As well, you can walk on the rocks right to the water and touch it if you care to that is. It's relaxing, and while not fully a park, I appreciate its history and contribution to the neighborhood. FYI - the memorial at the foot of it is the Korean War Memorial, so pay your respects.

Nice fishing dock on one side of the park , however the bathrooms were closed on broad daylight on…read morea Tuesday . And they only have bathrooms on one side of the park . I also didn't like the fact that most of the park was dirty and not well cared for . Very disappointing.

This park is absolutely beautiful! Fantastic view of the Bayonne bridge. There is a dog park for…read moresmaller dogs and for larger dogs. It's always kept very clean and maintained. My dog loves it here. Very friendly people with dogs in Bayonne too.

When we came here last night, the doggy waste bags were fully stocked! Last Saturday must have been…read morea busy day for dog poop! We brought a bottle of water for Ham, but it would be nice if they had water fountains here like they do at the other doggy parks. One thing I did notice this time though: the fence. Along one side of the fence, the bottom of the bars stick out and face in towards the dog run area. Just eye level for my little guy. It makes me nervous when the dogs are playing and run along it. I don't think they'd intentionally run right into it, but accidents happen. All fun and games, till someone loses an eye!

One of the better, if not the best dog run/park in North New Jersey I have found so far…read more Things it has going for it: - Synthetic turf - Not a lot of wear and tear - Clean - Adequate seating for humans - Safe area/park - View of Hudson River Things it has against it: - No bathrooms for humans near run - No water - No shade - Can get windy - No separate large and small dog runs - Access for Shipyard residents only Have been on a dog run/park tour and this is in my opinion one of the best dog runs in Northern New Jersey I have found so far.This is more like a 3.5 star run. Access is for Shipyard residents only...there is not a key fob system to get in and nobody asks what your doing there. This run is definately a plus for the residents but may not be worth the trip since parking is a pain. Add water and a separate dog run for small dogs and this is a solid 4 star run. Add some shade and this could be a 5 star run. Dog runs/parks I have been to so far: http://www.yelp.com/list/nyc-area-dog-parks-runs-queens-4

You and your dog will have to tolerate the trains running overhead, so if either of you are…read moresensitive to that sort of thing, this place isn't for you. However, both my pooches and I have no problem, so we're able to enjoy what this park has to offer. True, a "dog run" would be inadequate to describe this place, but the dogs and people who come here are very lovely. This was the first dog park I brought my puppies to, and the dogs of all sizes, and their people, were very welcoming, friendly, and respectful. Regarding the people only: it seems most people who come here are regulars, and know each other decently well. For me, the most important part of a dog park is the people. The best are responsible for their dogs: they know their personalities, what constitutes are good and bad play, and how to properly address bad behavior. And thus far, everyone has been great. I highly recommend this park for an intro dog park. Because of the size, it's not so overwhelming for new dogs, and it keeps the dogs from getting too crazy. Heck, I still have a decent stretch to walk and I still bring my dogs here.

This park is pretty but leaves a lot to be desired. Ebikes cruising through with no enforcement…read morealmost running people over. There was one guy speeding on a gas powered motorcycle with no plates just cruising through. Lots of disgusting litter in the water that they never clean. Homeless people sleeping on benches.

This is my pups favorite dog park. It's the largest that I know of in the area and allows plenty of…read morespace for my dog to run as fast as she can. The dogs are usually friendly, and it's nice that the water is turned on promptly, in time for the warmer days. There's a small and large dog partition, although we enjoy the large side better. I especially love the obstacles laid out for the dogs to enjoy: It shows effort was put into constructing this dog park. Parking is usually no problem and there are a few benches to sit down inside the park.

Not my favorite dog park, but it's the closest one to where I live in Jersey City Heights. In terms…read moreof amenities, there's a nice water fountain in the park for the dogs, and a few benches for humans to sit on. The ground is mostly loose rocks and dirt - no grass unfortunately - so there's potential for dirty dogs when it's a bit wet around the water fountain. This dog park is in the medium size, with a decent amount of space for the dogs to run around. However, it's important to note that the dog park itself is split in two for large dogs and small dogs, however the small-dog dog park is almost never used, so the large-dog dog park has become a mixed dog park. This is fine for me since I have a medium-sized dog, but it's something I'd think people should be aware of, seeing large dogs running around and playing with small dogs. This is just something to consider if you have a smaller dog or even a senior/geriatric dog. It's not the best dog park in my opinion, but it's the best we've got in the area.

I don't own a dog but came with my friend and his dog. I like that they have two dog areas, one for…read morebig breeds and another for smaller breeds. The space was large enough for dogs to run around and get their exercise. All the dogs seemed to get along great. They had some benches for the dog owners and all of the people seemed really nice and chatted while their dogs played.

Nice little run in a decent little park…read more Things it has going for it: - Separate large & small dog runs - Plenty of shade during the summer - Great fencing, gates and entry area - Has dedicated dog water fountain in both runs - Has poop dispensers in both runs but both were empty when I went Things it has against it: - No bathrooms near run for humans - Crushed stone ground cover, gets in a wet dogs hair - Both runs need some more elbow room - Limited seating - Drainage issues in some areas of run This run isn't bad, but a litte on the small side. Upgrade the ground cover, fix drainage, add seating and this could be a 4 star run in my opinion. Dog runs/parks I have been to so far: http://www.yelp.com/list/nyc-area-dog-parks-runs-queens-4

This is a good dog park but with challenging parking. There's artificial grass-dogs stay clean, two…read moredifferent pens side by side, water fountain, and an some ramps for the dogs to climb on. Its pretty clean and the pets and owners have all been nice when I've gone.

Pretty spacious dog park (there's two sections) with three lil' ramps for dogs to do some agility…read moreon (photos attached!). The ground is also littered with pebbles, which I think can be good for their paws. They also have some benches and poop bags available for you. Annnd you can get a great view of Manhattan as you hang out here, haha.

10/4/25 Visit: We came to visit the large crane in the park…read more The Crane is a magnificent structure "not to be missed". The crane was manufactured by the Electric Launch Company (ELCO). It was used to lift the PT boats used in WWII. In the park, there's a plaque dedicated to the people who worked at the Elco Co. along with the service people who served on the PT boats. The park has other highlights: - Stunning marsh birds. - Enclosed viewing areas of the waters. - Lovely wooden bridge. - Benches. Looks like fishing is good here, as we saw several men fishing. During our visit, we did see law enforcement patrolling the area. Unfortunately, the restrooms needed attention. Other than the restrooms, The Richard A. Rutkowski Park is a "must see". There's ample parking along the water.

Wow ... didn't even know this existed . Decided to go for a walk in the park and for a change I…read morewanted to go a little further than usual and oh my god !! Beautiful walkway and bike trail , full of trees , birds and nature right by the bay . Everything very clean . Will definitely be taking more walks though this park .