One of the best parks in the northern NJ area for a family friendly walk. No through traffic while…read morein the park. The park has a basketball court, baseball field, bathrooms, and picnic tables. One of the best features is that there's a stream that runs through the park with a small waterfall at the end. Plenty of restaurants within a 5 minute walk of the park

We passed by this park by accident when we were grabbing desserts. It was so pretty with the fall…read moreleaves I had to stop real quick to take a photo. It is a big park we drove around it to get to a different location we were going to. I saw teenagers playing around the park and people walking their dogs. A great place for a chill, relaxing day to walk around or spend time in.

Great place! Amazing location. However, I was pretty shocked about the amount of dog poop not…read morepicked up! Shame on these owners!! Bags are even provided! I love that there are community toys, balls, and even a kiddie pool and running water!! My dog was very happy, even though it was very hot when we went. Can't wait to go back now that it's getting cooler out.

Such a beautiful dog park with such amazing dogs and even more incredible owners! The park is…read morespacious, clean, well maintained and has some agility and tunnels for the dogs to explore. plenty of seating in chairs and benches with a covered area to sit under on those hotter days. Apart also planted some trees for the dogs to enjoy and offer some shade. The park offers Going fun events like water play for the dogs and yuppie hour so you can enjoy cocktails and food while your dogs play. The park is also nicely hidden behind the recycling center which makes it quiet and private. One of the best dog parks around! highly recommend!

This area of the South Mountain Reservation has a Dog park…read morewith art installation garden. The Wildflower Sculpture Park was closed when we visited. Free dog park. Parking lot on site.

A* dog park located in the South Mountain reservation, this is split into a small dog park and a…read morelarge dog park, the large dog park allows all dogs. Both sides have water available for the dogs and a number of different obstacles for them to run around on off-leash and areas to drink, but also some random puddles. Owners have to keep an eye on their dogs, so even if they are social sometimes they can fight. Almost all the dogs I've met here have been pretty nice though. Lot of bugs at the edges, though, especially in the muddy areas, and I killed a tick I saw, too, so you have to be careful. Parking can get quite busy at peak times.

Great hidden gem . this park is great has a lake and a large dog park that usually provides dog…read morewaste bags too. Has a pond and plenty of room the fly kites and also a black topped walk way around the whole perimeter. There are tennis courts and basketball courts too.

Very spacious park and nice walking path after visiting the dog park. The park is a little outdated…read moreand can use some landscaping. Not sure why the town hasn't done anything about it. They have doggy bags most of the time. No water fountain. The bathrooms are open during the day nearby in the park. It is located near playground for kids within distance so you can watch them while you're at the dog park.

Not everyone knows about this cute little dog park in Secaucus by the marshes. It's part of the…read morelarger Mill Creek park that features a playground, fields, and a little boardwalk. The large pen is mostly pebbles, which I'm not a huge fan of, and the smaller pen is mostly grass and dirt. There's no official big dog / small dog distinction, though it could be used that way. The fountain hasn't worked since I've been there, so bring some water for your dog. Overall, it's quite nice. The view by the water is pretty, and you can take your dog for a walk on the boardwalk after the park. Drawbacks are that it's often empty and not everyone seems to pick up after their dogs.

Not surprisingly the park was empty on a holiday weekend. There's one medium tree for shade and…read moreseveral benches. The fountains are working for adults, kids, and pooches. I agree with the last reviewer about the pebbles, they definitely leave something to be desired.

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

PROS: One of the best parks I've ever been to. Long paved path, many people riding bikes and…read morewalking, loads of fields, nice river and bridges, mile markers, historical water mill along the path, and parking lots along the way CONS: One of the park rangers was rude when he spoke to us. OVERALL: Keep your distance from the rangers and you'll have an amazing time at this park

Great day to visit a park! Beautiful weather and mother nature showing off her beautiful colors…read moreputs everyone in better spirits. Treat yourself to some free stress therapy. It's so easy to forget that we have some really nice local parks. Enjoyed some time with our foster dogs in the park. Lots of folks were out soaking up vitamin D & fresh air. Great start to the weekend.

This park is huge with plenty to do but I only came for the rose garden. It is small, some labels…read moreare missing, and several beds need maintenance. It feels more like a city park than a quiet garden. I personally would not return, though I see why neighbors enjoy having green space nearby. When I visited, a large group had formed a circle that occupied an entire section of the small rose garden. There were no signs indicating the area was reserved, and their gathering unintentionally made the space feel closed off to other visitors. In shared public spaces like this, especially in smaller gardens, it is important for any group, whether local or new to the community, to be mindful of the park's norms and not treat the small public garden like it's only for them. Many people visiting or living here may not be aware of how these spaces are typically used, so a little consideration goes a long way in keeping the park welcoming for everyone.

I grew up with Brookdale Park. I would bike over with Daddy - or in the beginning, trike over - and…read morewe would ride the paths together. Down the little dirt trail by the stream near Watchung Ave., see if I could make it down the ditch under the bridge, then back up near the duck pond to look at the birds. Over to the playground, down the tall metal slide (burning in the hot sun), on and under the wooden playground (splinters and the occasional scary bee), and riding the swings, both pony-themed and regular. Slow forward to 2025. Brookdale still has the same paved paths. The old dirt trail gradually became a bunch of bumps for dirt bikes instead of my regular bike. The duck pond was filled in years ago but is now a wetlands area. The playground has been modernized a couple of times and is now modern, safe plastic. Still pony-themed swings. The old gravel track is now modern plastic for running or similar sports - though there was something special about sliding my bike around the turns on that gravel track. You just can't ride on a running track. There's an annual softball tournament there we still play, and the fields really haven't changed, though I've heard it's been getting tougher to get things reserved properly. So it's still a wonderful park, but without the ducks and with the complications to holding in park events, the fifth star has gone away with my childhood. That's OK. It will always be 5 stars in my heart.

High concentration of Karen's and helicopter Moms' in this place. Hard to believe people can be a…read morepet lover and treat humans so poorly all at the same time. Masks not required for pet owners or for pets. Unless you feel, the air is toxic , and your dog is at risk of Covid . Guess that's what makes life so interesting, we live in such a strange world. Quite a few Karen's hanging around this place.

Honestly, would be 5 stars but there are some weird people there. "Karens" that freak out when…read moretheir dog starts playing with other dogs...at a dog park! I mean they pull out water and snacks and get upset when other dogs crowd them. It is so weird. Big beautiful park, usually no drama, amongst the dogs.

beautiful park and very nicely maintained…read more playground is kept clean and there is a restroom you can use by the Kayak rentals although there is no changing table. Great views of the city and parking garage options nearby as well as some shops. Great spot to hangout, relax, or take a stroll/jog.

Amazing spot. 1)…read moreGreat place to come and enjoy the nice views of NYC skyline. 2) Lots of spots to have a picnic and relax on a nice day. 3) The park is open 24/7.