Parks and Nature and Off-Leash Parks

Echo Lake Park

A 6,200-acre Union County park with a lake, pedal boats, fishing, and a nearly three-acre fenced dog park

Take Me There
Dog policy Mixed Access
Cost Free
Best time to visit Year Round

Echo Lake Park is a local favorite, with a lake, gazebo, waterwheel, pedal boat rentals, fishing, a fitness trail, playground, and picnic areas. The real draw for dog owners is the fenced dog park in the center, just under three acres with separate large and small dog sections.

Plan your visit

Address
143-149 Mill Lane
Mountainside, NJ 07092
Hours
Dawn to Dusk
Get directions Official website

Know before you go

  • Dogs may be off-leash in the dedicated dog park but must be leashed everywhere else in the park
  • There is a 3 dog per adult limit
  • Dogs must be vaccinated and licensed
  • The park can get muddy after the rain

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