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South Mountain Reservation

Brookside Dr, West Orange, NJ 07052

Metropark๐Ÿชข Leash required

2,110 acres ยท 27 miles of trails

โญ 4.7
4,810 reviews

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Park
South Mountain Reservation
Type
Metropark
Location
West Orange, New Jersey
Coordinates
40.7544, -74.2778
Size
2,110 acres
Trail miles
27
Leash required
Yes
Best for
Small dogs, Reactive dogs (fenced), High-energy dogs
Visitor rating
4.7 / 5 (4,810 reviews)
Vibe Scoreโ„ข
9.4 / 10 โ€” Iconic
Last verified
May 2026 โ€” Dog Parks Hub directory

Amenities

  • Shade:Yes
  • Water on-site:Yes
  • Fenced:Yes
  • Off-leash zone:Yes
  • Small-dog area:Yes
  • Benches:No
  • Restrooms:Yes
  • Parking:Yes
  • Waste bags:Yes
  • Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Scoreโ„ข
9.4/ 10
Iconic
  • ยท โ˜… 4.7 from 4,810 reviewers
  • ยท Off-leash zone
  • ยท Water on-site
  • ยท Real shade

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Dog policy

2,110-acre Essex County reservation (Olmsted-designed). Leashed dogs on 27 miles of trails + 2-acre off-leash dog park (separate large/small).

What this park has

  • Shade
  • Water fountains
  • Dog waste bags
  • Parking
  • Fully fenced
  • Off-leash
  • Small dog area
  • Restrooms
  • Trash cans

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