This park was great for our dog. You definitely need to make sure your pup has good recall because the main off-leash area is not fenced in, but they do also have a normal little fenced in area for dogs based on size. This park is really big with trails, open fields, agility obstacles, and plenty of streams for your pup to play in. Have fun and be safe! read more

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Great place. My pup loved the freedom of running around and all the great sites to see. Plus it's super beautiful out there.

Quite a different style dog park. My dogs don't like dog parks because they don't like other dogs. When they say Freedom Barks--- the word Freedom is literal. Dogs are free to run till their heart's content. There are many acres of land for them to play, romp, run. There's some agility challenges for the younger active dogs. Unfortunately my dogs are too old for that. They did like the walk to the stream. Dogs can go into the stream to play or to cool off. At one point, we were walking towards what might have been a fenced in area for dogs or maybe a sports field when my one dog decided it was time to go back and took off. Fortunately we were able to catch up to him and get him back on the leash and return to the car for some cold water. The summer heat may have been too much. This dog park is very different than others, but I'm glad it's there. read more

Woofy Wow. This place is great. I get to come here and sniff friends, play ball and climb on lots of things. I found 3 balls, 2 puddles, and my humans had fun trying to keep up with me. Thank goodness I trained them to keep treats so that they can find me! read more

Amazing area to let your dog have freedom. It is my greatest joy besides my children to watch my dogs happy tail wag while she's running free off the leash. read more

Amazing does not begin to describe this dog park. The park is incredibly large, clean, and friendly. We had the best time swimming, running, and squirrel chasing. If you can trust your dog off leash please bring them here it's absolutely beautiful. There were some headstones which were incredibly sad but what a honor to our beloved pets. read more

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Love the space, trails & rivers--BUT the irresponsible pet owners ruin it. Try to go when the park is less busy. Most people at this park don't understand that although, YES it is a dog park, NO it doesn't mean that it's a park for all dogs. Many dogs lack the proper training necessary to be in an off-leash environment. If your dog has aggressive tendencies it should never be put in these circumstances. Example, if your dog has made multiple dogs whimper/cry, they shouldn't be let off leash. Many people will say "oh he/she is friendly" and the dog will approach your dog in a dominant stance and proceed to pin your dog down. Usually this is followed by "oh he/she is just playing... (insert dogs name here) be nice!" Yeah no thanks, leash your dog up or get them the proper training before you introduce him/her to this environment. End rant. I will say that the park is well maintained and has ample space for your dog to roam. The park has many poop bag & trash stations, so picking up after your pet isn't difficult. A huge issue I've noticed in NJ is the abundance of ticks. However, I have not found a single tick on my dog after going to this park. She also absolutely adores the River. read more

Freedom Barks Dog Park - Playing Field - Dog Parks Near Me - Medford, New Jersey

Love this place! Happy place for dogs and owners 26 acres of open fields with water ways fun thru the dog park read more

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This was a wonderful park to bring my dog! They have an open field area (not fenced) for dogs to run around and there are also two fenced in areas, one side is for small dogs and the other is for large dogs. My dog had a little doodle meet up with some of his pals in the fenced in area and I was very impressed with how clean and big the park is. We will definitely be returning! read more

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A seriously dream for dogs (but please only if you're well behaved!!! This is a must). It's fenced in once you get to the fence and it's awesome for dogs who are well trained. I live about an hour away but I'll always take the hike for my pups.. they absolutely love this place and could spend all day there. We have met so many great owners and dogs there... you just feel happy bc everyone is so kind and the dogs are in heaven. They have lots of fun interactive games and things for your dogs to do... from tunnels to pyramids to hiking to swimming or just a big old open field for your dog to go crazy in. I wish they had one of these everywhere because it's just so awesome. read more

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Awesome dog park. It is HUGE and has everything - a stream, agility structures, large fields to run around in, etc. Will definitely be back.

This must be what dog heave looks like. If you have a dog- you MUST go here. It is and AMAZING dog park. When you arrive at Freedom Park it seems like your typical park- but walk towards the wooded area on the left and you will enter New Jersey's best dog park. The space is open and green with plenty of room to let your dog run free. There are a few different sections of the park: 1. open grass areas 2. a training/social area 3. a hiking trail with dog swimming opportunities. The open grass area are great for running, fetch, and some one on one time with your dog. The training and social area is my personal favorite. This is a big open area with a few training items- a balance beam, a seesaw, poles to jump over, etc. I didn't see too many dogs using these items- but it was the place for all dogs to play. The river was also pretty awesome, and very unique to Freedom Park. There are a few areas in the river that are better to swim in then others and all the dogs seems to get along great. Watch out- it can get pretty muddy. I let my dog off the leash when I was at the swimming area and the social area. I leashed her for walking in between because the area is so big- but alot of people had their dogs walking free. A few tips: 1. Bring water and a water bowl. 2. Bring a towel. Your dog will get wet- either from swimming or other dog's drool. 3. Bring some treats- a good way to get your dog back to you. 4. Don't wear nice shoes- things can get muddy. At the very least I will be going to Freedom Park monthly. read more

Freedom Barks Dog Park - Checking out the river - Dog Parks Near Me - Medford, New Jersey

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This is without a doubt my dog's favorite place to be. I feel so lucky to be able to enjoy this off leash area with him. Between the wooded trails and the open fields, the dog park is very well maintained and there's plenty of space to explore which is the main reason why this is the only dog park we visit. With that being said, I do agree with other reviews that mention how irresponsible owners can ruin the experience. But I am not going to let that take away from my review. In my experience, the positives of Freedom Barks Dog Park outweigh any negatives. If we come across a potentially bad situation (i.e. owner who doesn't pay attention to their dog), we find another part of the park to spend time in or take a leashed walk around Freedom Park or Medford Park which is also a beautiful area. Before visiting, I highly recommend going to the dog park's website: www.freedombarks.com to read the dog park rules and a handout their volunteers made with more helpful information. read more

This is a great dog park to bring your pooch! Huge, massively large expanses of fields to let your dog run their energy out! A bit hard to find the actual 'dog park' section of the park. Basically from the parking lot, walk right thru the playground area, straight thru to the very far left corner of the tree line. It also looks like a great park to hang out at with kids or friends. In addition to the dog park, near the parking area there are gazebos w/ picnic tables & charcoal grills, playground equipment, volleyball courts, basketball courts, a frisbee golf course, and bathrooms. Recently came here w/ my lab, with the main intention of letting him swim in the river (and if he wouldn't go in the water himself, I would go in with him). Well, I didn't need to go in with him as the other dogs playing/swimming in the river already coaxed him in. Also, the river itself isn't suitable for human swimming (not deep enough, and kind of dirty), and the super slippery muddy area all along the banks of the river didn't allow me to get anywhere close to the river w/o fear of falling in the mud. In addition to the river area, there's also multiple large fields in which to let your dog roam. One of these, the first one you enter in the dog park, has dog agility features (seesaw, ladders, jump bars, etc.) to entertain your pups. I would also recommend bringing a frisbee, ball or other throwing toy for your dog to chase after. Also bring a bowl and water, as other than the river, there aren't any fountains or water supply within the dog park. In doing a quick google-image search to find an overall map of the park, I came across this great review of the different areas w/ an aerial photo. From this review it also looks like maybe not all the dog areas are fully fenced in. Just fyi: http://home.comcast.net/~rdfrench2/bigreddog/park.htm read more

Freedom Barks Dog Park - Dog park entrance is at treeline (center of this photo) - Dog Parks Near Me - Medford, New Jersey

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Wow! This dog park is HUGE! I just recently moved to New Jersey from Hawaii and my little puppy is used to being outside running free with all the beaches and hikes that we did. So I've been looking for parks to take him. He's got endless amounts of energy so he really needs a lot of room to run and tire himself out. This park surely did not disappoint with how big the area was! Unfortunately, we came during the winter time and it had been a few days since it's rained, so it was a bit muddy! But that's ok, Chewy was due for a bath anyways! From the parking lot, just follow the trail towards the volleyball nets and you'll see the entrance to the dog park. You can then unleash your doggies and let them run free!! There were so many different fields and so many different trails, you can spend more than a few hours exploring. Through the woods, there was a little stream there.. not sure how clean it is but it was a little frozen when we went so I didn't let my dog go in. Although he wanted too, I think he misses the beach! We walked different trails and finally found a group of other dogs that he can run around and play with for a little bit. There's also some little agility obstacle equipment stuff that you can teach your dog to play and do some tricks. The park is big enough that if you just wanted to take a break from the other dogs and play ball with your dog, you can. I can't wait to come back when it's nicer weather. I bet it's super pretty too. The park has lots of trash cans and poop bags throughout. Best dog park so far for me in South Jersey! I will definitely be bringing my doggy back! read more

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I took my Great Dane puppy to this park today. What a horror this ended up to be. I will NEVER go again. The goal was to socialize and exercise him, but some of those dogs were out of control. There's a group of regulars that go around 10:30 am. I was chastised and told that I need to get him neutered because their dogs were attacking mine BECAUSE he is not neutered yet. Even after I explained it's better for my dogs health, being that he's a giant breed, to wait till he's 2. My dog is very submissive and playful. Either way, I only gave 2 stars because of the nice trails and the two nice young ladies we met. He did get to play with their German Shepherd. But he's all scratched up from the other ones. read more

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This is by far the best dog park in the area! It's not just your typical gated field although there are enclosed fields but my dog loves the trails. There is a swimming hole or 2 so be prepared for wet visits from other 4 legged friends! read more

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We stopped taking our dogs here because of a few residents bringing aggressive dogs. The park is just fields. It really could use something else. The playground is good for kids and well cared for. limited parking. It could be redesigned to allow more cars. We see people driving around looking for a spot. Be mindful of the poo as a lot of people are not cleaning up after dogs. read more

In an effort to quell the debaucherous fire within, I thought I'd win points with god by taking my dog, Giles, for a romp in Freedom Park. The drive through South Jersey isn't a pleasant one, Rt 70 is full of stop lights and strip malls, but once you arrive at Freedom Park, it's field and games for as far as the eye can see. There's beach volleyball, a skate park, an organic community garden, a disc golf course (not super impressive though), a basketball court, a soccer field, a kid's playground, and of course, a gigantic off leash dog park...so big that we didn't even cover it all. The legions of dogs and their owners making the mass exodus from the gated area means you're headed in the right direction. Once inside, you can hit up the agility course where your talented animal can wobble on the see-saw or dart over hurdles. Giles steered clear of the smart dog area and opted for the swimming creek; he's pure brute. Take a short hike over the wooden bridge and just when you think you're in the middle of the woods, you'll find all the adventurous water dogs plunging into the creek to fetch wooden sticks or tennis balls. It's a sight to behold. Make your city dog happy and take him/her on a 30 minute drive into the wilderness. This place is like a theme park for dogs and not too bad for the humans either. read more

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Wow, if you have a dog that comes when called, this place is awesome. HUGE fields and a stream for dogs to play in. Agility equipment. Also three pavilions, restrooms, basketball, skate park. Nice facility. If you have a dog who doesn't come when called, do not let them off leash because you will never see him again. read more

Amazing, HUGE dog park . Walk through the regular park towards the open fields, stay to the left and there will be a gate (eventually). Looong walk to the dog park, but its worth it. Once you get in, you can let your pup off his leash. Make sure to bring water, there aren't any fountains in the dog park. Don't go after it rains unless you'd like to carry your muddy dog to the groomer right after! I've been here a few times so far with my 7 month old puppy and it's such a nice park I make the 45 minute drive here from Fishtown. City dog parks just aren't the same. read more

I went here very early on a Sunday morning with a friend and both of our dogs. Everyone we met was very friendly and happy to give us a tour of this vast park. There are numerous open fields, several lakes/watering holes, an agility area, lots of trails, etc. This was my first time at Freedom park and it was everything I expected and more. My pup had a blast! ***Whatever you do: don't be an idiot like me and wear sneakers/tennis shoes. Otherwise, you'll end up trudging around with soaked feet the entire time... Ugh! read more

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Wow, what an incredibly wonderful dog park!!! Any dog would absolutely love this dog park. Endless huge fields for your pup to run to their heart's content. There are several places on the creek or a stream where your pup can swim or wade on nice sand beaches. The swimming areas are at the rear of the dog park. There are many trails for your dog to investigate, Numerous stations to dispose of dog waste with poop bag dispensers. Even a few Porta potties! There are large and small dog fenced in areas in the open area if your pup isn't ready to be let off leash. Almost every time my pup and I go we discover a new field to run in and a new trail to explore. It is a fair walk to the entrance to the dog park, but this is good because there are no cars trying to park near the dog park where your dog could be hit. The dog park is in Freedom park in Medford. You cannot see the dog park from the parking lot. Park your car at the large parking lot and look for the cool playground (where your dog is not allowed) It is beyond the playground walking away from the parking lot. Walk down the asphalt paved path a distance and then bear to your left and walk to the chain link gate at the left hand corner of the field. There are signs there identifying the park and a dog waste station. The fenced in areas are to your right as you go through the chain link gate.be sure to bring your dog water, especially in the hot summer months. It is great that the town of Medford has set aside such a large tract of land for a dog and people park. This is a huge parcel of land just on the perimeter of expensive Medford. I would estimate it to be as large as 300 acres. There is a large skate board park, multiple basketball areas and even a volleyball area with a sand base and lots of open areas to walk without a dog. I rarely go to other dog parks now that I have discovered this one. read more

This place is dog heaven. More a dog oasis then a dog park. If you have an outdoorsy pup, go and go often.

Freedom dog park is one of the biggest off leash dog park in NJ. It has small streams and ponds dogs can swim and beautiful trails within the dog park where the dogs and people can walk and rest under the shade. I highly recommend the Freedom Dog park. It's one of the top 5 dog parks I've ever been to! I was there with my dogs last weekend and took some video, You may explorer the park virtually :) https://youtu.be/AqzC8cjltt0 read more

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Where do I start? This is the first time we visited this park with my 4 month old pup. We both loved it! It was a bit confusing at first trying to find the 'off leash' area but we eventually found it and was greeted by really friendly dogs and people. We are a huge fan of the agility equipment and the vast open space. Only suggestion I would make is - please create a map of the area so first time visitors can find their way around. Thanks! read more

Freedom Barks Dog Park - This is the "on leash area" that you can walk through - all the way to the end to find the beginning of the "off leash area". - Dog Parks Near Me - Medford, New Jersey

Best dog park I've been to. It's a puppy playground!! Huge areas of green for the pups to run around with ladders to climb over, a teeter totter, and a creek to dive into. Everyone was so friendly and all the dogs were so well behaved for our first time there. The park alone is great for families with playgrounds, picnic areas, trails to walk or run on a beautiful day, and a lake to fish and relax by. Although, careful for flooding after a long rainy day! Only complaint is there was a pile up of trash over flowing in the parking lot area directly across the playground. Not very appealing to the eye. read more

Freedom Barks Dog Park - Dog Parks Near Me - Medford, New Jersey

Growing up walking distance to here has been an absolute pleasure. Honestly, a trip to the freedom park dog park is completely therapeutic and a good vibe for anyone. Just dress in old clothes because the doggies will jump! read more

No fence here. Large spacious dog park, but it's closed in by trees and shrubs, not fenced. If your dog is a runner, it may spot a rabbit and head for the brush. I spent a day chasing my Shelties I'd sooner rather forget. read more

Wow! I was a little hesitant to take Gatsby to a dog park since all I've seen around here were little chainlinked fenced runs, but after reading the yelp reviews for Freedom Park, I decided to give it a try. The park is huge. If you go on the weekend, be prepared to deal with soccer moms and football dads all rushing to make sure their little ones get to their games on time. The dog park is hidden down a path past the jungle gym and bathroom areas. There are plenty of signs directing you where to go, but if you are walking past the frolf course you are going the right way. A small fence awaits at the entrance of the dog area along with a list of rules. Read them and then go inside and let your pooch have the time of his/her life. read more

This review is just for the dog run areas! I like this park, but Seamus Lars loves it even more. Usually there is a very good crowd of dog lovers who bring their well-behaved, socialized dogs so everyone has a good time. Do NOT come here if your dog has anxiety/territorial issues because everyones' dogs are super excited to be all up in their business, sniffing away in the manner that dogs say hello. That being said, if YOU have anxiety/territorial issues, this is not the park for you because you will have random dogs coming up to you wanting a kiss or rolling over in front of you. For me, I love this because I love all dogs...others, maybe not so much. The one thing that royally pissed me off a couple of years ago is when they were getting ready for 4th of July (on July 3rd) and they seriously kicked all of us out of the dog run and said they would call the cops if we didn't leave. A little intense of a reaction! I believe I said, "Relax Douchey McGee" and pissed the chick off more, but whatever, rude people get a rude Meg. She was an all powerful park employee on serious park bidness! read more

Freedom Barks Dog Park - Seamus is on the right with his buddy Atreyu on the left! - Dog Parks Near Me - Medford, New Jersey

Definitely not fenced in. If you have a dog that likes to run away and does not come when called, this may not be the place for you and your dog. It is surrounded by woods and thickets that a dog can get very lost in. Otherwise beautiful, huge, and fun. read more

This place was awesome! HUGE open grass areaS for the dogs to run around. Agility course if your dog is that smart! :) Took Basil to the swim part and he loved it! Tips you should know: 1. A lot of clovers and bees in grass area 2. Water area is SUPER muddy 3. Do not wear flip flops 4. Try to keep dog from drinking water (we saw a dog go #2 in water) grossness Other than that the place is great for an afternoon adventure. read more

One of the best dog parks I've been to! There is so much room for your dog to run around. They have agility equipment that the dogs can use. They have a creek where your dog can play in during a hot day. My dog always enjoys coming to the park and usually falls right asleep during the car ride home. Make sure you bring a bowl of water for your dog and a towel to wipe off the dirt/mud off your dog. My only suggestions is that the park creates a separate area specifically for smaller dogs - under 35 pounds. There have been plenty of times where I saw smaller dogs get chased by larger dogs, which eventually resulted in the owners having to separate the dogs due to aggression. Quick tip - Make sure your dog is able to come when called since the park isn't securely fenced in. read more

Four huge parks combined into one for the little rascals to run wild and enjoy "Freedom" of leash. Clean and hidden, so requires a bit of walking to get to. read more

Doggie paradise! My city dog was beside himself with glee, running from field to field. It's so big that it seems the dogs don't do that "who's the alpha" thing that happens in smaller parks. Spots for running, spots for sniffing around the woods, spots for swimming, and an agility training section -- plus playground and picnic areas for kids/families. I have GOT to go back here! I do agree though, that if you have a dog who doesn't return when called, this probably is not the park for you. read more

Boo and I took a drive out to Medford for some dog park action on a Saturday. Our pup Harry (his life is fully documented in my fave website) loooooves to play with other dogs. Mainly he enjoys sprinting and getting the attention of every dog in attendance until they start chasing him. Then he realizes he's not that big, and gets bowled over by dogs not his own size. Freedom Park is kind of perfect for that...if your fellow dog park-mates don't mind. The park is expansive and seems endless. It's surrounded by woods so you do need to keep an eye on your pup, but it's got lots of room for running and even some agility dog type playground equipment. Our Harry isn't quite adept yet. There's also another area that leads you back to a creek where your dogs can run around in the water (supposed to be leashed but whatev) and continue to enjoy nature. The park has doggy bags, but us city folk always bring our own. Besides the dog park, Freedom Park itself is clean, large, and has ample parking. For a suburban-ite it's a great place to bring your dog! And for a city-dweller, it's worth the drive to change it up for your pup. I'm a poet and I know it. read more

this has the potential to be a fabulous dog park since it is spacious with lots of different areas and trails including a water feature but unfortunately for my little pupper, and many others, it's a dangerous place. large and aggressive dogs running around uncontrolled and numerous pups, large and small, have been attacked. also, the fact that people can easily lose sight of their dogs is problematic since there are no fences anywhere in the park and isn't the entire point of a dog park to be that pups can play safely? read more

This is the best pup park in history - acres of open fields and creeks and paths. My puppy gets antsy on the long drive out to Medford, but once she's done here, she'll sleep for days. Hats off to whoever conceived and followed through on this idea - a true gem. read more

Freedom Barks Dog Park - One of several giant expanses devoted entirely to working the crazy out of the pup - Dog Parks Near Me - Medford, New Jersey

First time here, and in love!! This place has a mixture of hiking trails and giant fields for the dogs to run in. There are two entrances which are sort of hard to come by. The main entrance is behind the sand volleyball courts read more

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