Parks and Nature

Terhune Memorial Park

Lakeside park on the former estate of the author of Lad: A Dog, where the famous Sunnybank collies are buried.

Take Me There
Dog policy Leashed Dogs Welcome
Cost Free
Best time to visit Year Round

Terhune Memorial Park preserves Sunnybank, the home of writer Albert Payson Terhune, whose collie stories made his dogs famous a century ago. The graves of the Sunnybank collies are marked on the grounds, which makes this a small pilgrimage for dog lovers.

The park slopes down to Pompton Lake, with shaded picnic tables, a gazebo, short walking paths, and fishing spots along the water. Leashed dogs are welcome.

Plan your visit

Address
333 Terhune Drive
Wayne NJ 07470
Hours
7:30 AM to 8 PM
Phone
(973) 694-1800
Get directions

Know before you go

  • Dogs must be leashed, and owners must clean up after them
  • The driveway entrance is easy to miss and sits on a busy road, so slow down early
  • The park is small; plan a short visit

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