dog friendly park

Van Vorst Park

Overview: Van Vorst Park is rated 4.6/5 from 1144 Google reviews. This park offers beautiful landscaping, playgrounds, a dog run, and a splash pad. Amenities: Reviewers often mention seating and covered spots. Crowd: Reviews describe a friendly crowd of owners and dogs and a sense of community among regular visitors.

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4.6Google rating

1,144reviews

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4.6(1,144 reviews)

People say this park offers beautiful landscaping, playgrounds, a dog run, and a splash pad. They highlight the peaceful, safe, and family-friendly vibe, as well as the well-maintained grounds and community events. They also like the relaxing setting with benches and open green space.

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small dogs or homes with multiple dog sizessocial dogs and owners who enjoy a regular crowdowners who want shade, seating, and water access

Quick facts

Address257-287 Montgomery St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA

Phone(201) 547-4449

City pageJersey City

Imported fromJersey City, NJ

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small dogs or homes with multiple dog sizessocial dogs and owners who enjoy a regular crowdowners who want shade, seating, and water accessparktourist attraction1 Google photos1144 reviewsOpen now

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Gautam Kumara month ago

Van Vorst Park is a charming neighborhood park with a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Here’s a quick snapshot: Well-maintained: Clean grounds with landscaped gardens, seasonal flowers, and shaded walking paths. Play areas: Features a playground and a splash pad that’s perfect for kids in the summer. Dog-friendly: Includes a fenced dog run for pets to play safely. Community-focused: Hosts a weekly farmers market along with events like movie nights and local gatherings. Relaxing setting: Plenty of benches and open green space for reading, unwinding, or enjoying a picnic. It’s enjoyable year-round—lush and lively in the summer, and peaceful and scenic in the winter.

Brenda Munoz9 months ago

My safe place and the reason why I moved to Jersey city in 2019! So beautiful, well taken care of, lovely weekend farmer’s markets, and community. Only thing is some dog owners allow their dogs to go in the No Dog zone and plenty of irresponsible dog owners allow their dogs in the dog runs who shouldn’t be there. I have a dog myself but that doesn’t entitle me to curtail rules or courtesy to my fellow neighbors and park goers. Love the two little small libraries too!

Renee Lemon-Tate7 months ago

I love this park! It’s so beautiful and peaceful! It has a lovely dog park too. It is a well- kept, beautiful space with so many wonderful trees and plants.

Nancy Cullen9 months ago

It’s so pretty, there’s a small fountain in the middle where the birds are bathing. I’ve noticed some beautiful blue flowers on a bush that I’ve never seen before & also hydrangeas which are thriving. It’s well maintained & clean. We are filming a movie nearby & I wandered here to sit down for a moment & I am so glad I did :)

Degar ben Clone5 months ago

Van Vorst Park in Jersey City is a charming neighborhood park with a relaxed and family-friendly vibe. Here's a short review: - Well-maintained: Clean, landscaped gardens with flowers and shaded paths. - Play areas: Includes a playground and splash pad for kids. - Dog-friendly: Fenced dog run available. - Community vibe: Hosts events like farmers markets and movie nights. - Relaxing: Plenty of benches and green space for reading or picnicking.

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Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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