Parks and Nature Off-Leash Parks

Skillman Park & Dog Park

Open, serene 250-acre park with a flat, paved loop of just over two miles and a leash-free dog area.

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

Skillman Park is built around an easy 2.25-mile paved loop with mile markers, benches, and wide views across meadows. A nature path follows the creek for a softer, quieter stretch.

The county's leash-free dog area is at Lot A. The rest of the park is a favorite for leashed walks in every season.

Plan your visit

Address
Main Boulevard
Skillman NJ 08558
Hours
6 AM to 9 PM
Phone
(908) 722-1200
Get directions Official website

Know before you go

  • Park at Lot A for the leash-free dog area
  • Dogs must be leashed everywhere else in the park
  • The loop has little shade
  • Only one portable toilet serves the park

Been here with your dog? Share your photos.

Notice something outdated? Suggest a correction.