Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Rockaway Park, NY

There are 26 dog-friendly hiking trails within 40 kilometres of Rockaway Park. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Rockaway Park.

Granville Sand Barrens

Westpoint, IN

Granville Sand Barrens Granville Sand Barrens in Westpoint, IN is dog friendly and welcomes leashed, well-behaved pets. The property is restored to a barrens/prairie/savanna complex, which exemplifies the naturally occurring interface of ecological communities that would have occurred at this site historically. There are two 40-acre parcels which comprise Granville Sand Barrens and Roy Whistler Wildlife Area. A 0.5 mile trail links the two pieces of land. See Details

Thomas Jefferson Park

New York, NY

Thomas Jefferson Park Thomas Jefferson Park in New York, NY, is dog friendly! This community space offers parkgoers many amenities, including sports courts, fitness equipment, athletic fields, a skate park, playgrounds and an off-leash dog run. Pups are welcome to join their owners at this park; just ensure they remain leashed unless within the designated dog run. See Details

Twin Lights State Historic Site

Highlands, NJ

Twin Lights State Historic Site Twin Lights State Historic Site in Highlands, NJ, welcomes dogs to explore the grounds of one of The Garden State's most historic lighthouses. Leashed dogs are allowed in outdoor spaces during hours of operation. Pets are not permitted in the lighthouse. Please remember to clean up after Fido. See Details

Washington Square Park

New York, NY

Washington Square Park Pargoers and their pups love visiting the pet-friendly Washington Square Park in New York, NY. This community recreation area features an off-leash dog run, playgrounds, spray showers and more. Ensure Fido remains leashed during his visit unless in the dog park. See Details

Overpeck Park

Leonia, NJ

Overpeck Park Bring Fido to explore the pet-friendly Overpeck Park in Leonia, NJ. This landfill-turned-park spans more than 805 acres and features an off-leash dog area, athletic fields, picnic areas and five miles of hiking trails. See Details

Cunningham Park

Fresh Meadows, NY

Cunningham Park Cunningham Park is a pet-friendly spot in Fresh Meadows, NY. Bring Fido for a day of fun on their multi-use trails or at the dog park. When the park opens until 9:00 AM, Fido can explore the open space areas off-leash and return from 9:00 AM until the park closes. See Details