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Hartshorne Woods Park
Navesink Ave, Highlands, NJ 07732
Nature preserve🪢 Leash required
⭐ 4.7
1,180 reviews
Hartshorne Woods Park in Highlands overlooks Sandy Hook Bay, where leashed dogs traverse shaded trails with parking and restrooms nearby. The wooded paths offer cooling relief. Note the leash requirement on all routes.
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- Park
- Hartshorne Woods Park
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Highlands, New Jersey
- Coordinates
- 40.4042, -74.0119
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Casual visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1,180 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 5.8 / 10 — Decent
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:No
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
5.8/ 10
Decent
- · ★ 4.7 from 1,180 reviewers
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
Monmouth County park overlooking Sandy Hook Bay. Dogs welcome on leash on all trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
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