Watchung Reservation
452 New Providence Rd, Mountainside, NJ 07092
2,065 acres · 26 miles of trails
Covering 2,065 acres in Mountainside, New Jersey, this nature preserve allows leashed dogs on 26 miles of trails. Features encompass shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Leash securely around wildlife.
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- Park
- Watchung Reservation
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Mountainside, New Jersey
- Coordinates
- 40.6797, -74.3833
- Size
- 2,065 acres
- Trail miles
- 26
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.7 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 2,810 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 2,065 acres of room
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Dog policy
2,065-acre Union County reservation. Leashed dogs welcome on 26 miles of trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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