Alexander Ching Memorial Dog Park

The dog-friendly Alexander Ching Memorial Dog Park, located in Holmdel, NJ, is the ideal spot to let Fido run off leash and play on pet-friendly apparatus in a wide, secure area. It was completed in May 2021 and is known simply as Alex's Paw Park.

Between specified dates, Sandy Hook/Gateway National Park is pet-friendly. Due to the piping plover season, dogs are not allowed on the ocean-side beaches at Sandy Hook Unit from March 15 to Labor Day. Pets are allowed on the bay-side beaches of Plum Island and Horseshoe Cove all year, but they must be kept on a leash at all times. Dog owners must dispose of all trash and make plans for disposing of dog waste. During the summer season, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, parking costs $20.

Pets are welcome at 8th Avenue Dog Beach. Plan an off-leash frolic at Asbury Park's 8th Avenue Dog Beach if your dog was born to run. Jump in the water with your dog for a nice swim after a game of fetch or Frisbee. Between mid-September and mid-May, dogs are always welcome on the beach. If you visit during the summer, go early in the morning or late in the evening, as dogs are not allowed between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

On the Manasquan Inlet, Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area is the last undeveloped land. Fishing, walking on the beach, and sunbathing are all popular activities on the 55-acre estate. Dogs are welcome on the beach's eastern half, but they must be kept on a leash at all times to protect the fragile coastal ecosystem. The beach's western half has been marked as "dog free."

Baseball, Basketball, Bicycle Path, Cricket, Fishing, Fitness Trail, Handball, Horseshoes, Ice Skating Rink, Pedal Boats, Picnic Area (Reservable), Playground, Restrooms, Soccer, Softball, Spray Pool, Tennis Courts, Wi-Fi at Rink