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Dog Park at South Mountain Reservation

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Bear Lane, Maplewood, NJ Maplewood, New Jersey
Fully Fenced
2 acres
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Dog Park at South Mountain Reservation

PUBLIC DOG PARK

Bear Lane, Maplewood, NJ
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Fully Fenced
2 acres

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Fencing

Enclosure

Fully Fenced

Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps


Amenities

Small dog friendly

Agility equipment

Chairs

Dog drinking water


Pricing
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Location

Bear Lane, Maplewood, NJ Maplewood, New Jersey

Description

The Dog Park at South Mountain Reservation in Maplewood, New Jersey is a fully-fenced enclosure where dogs can play and socialize. Rules and regulations include vaccination and licensing requirements, a limit of two dogs per person, and leashing outside the Off-Leash Facility. There are amenities like agility equipment and chairs, with a focus on safety for both dogs and owners. The park is small dog friendly and provides drinking water for dogs. Children under 8 are not allowed in the Off-Leash area. For more information, visit their website at https://essexcountyparks.org/parks/south-mountain-reservation/programs or call 973-268-3500.

Park rules

Essex County Dog Park Rules and Regulations • Dogs must be vaccinated and have license tags. • Limit of two (2) dogs per person. • Dogs must be accompanied by an adult 15 years or older. • Dogs must be leashed when outside the Off-Leash Facility. • No puppies younger than 4 months old. • No spiked, pronged, or choke collars. • No children under 8 years of age inside the Off-Leash area. • Owners must remove and properly dispose of dog waste.


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