Dog Park for Oakland, NJ

Dog Park for Oakland, NJ Worked since 2009 to bring a dog park to Oakland, NJ. 12 years and 2 months later, the Jill Schwertfe Since then, I had decided to name the park in her memory.

Leading the charge since Spring 2009, I had advocated for a dog park in Oakland, NJ. The idea of a dog park started after we got our dog, Scooby. Our family learned that not only walks but running around and socializing were good for a dog's health and well-being. Looking for dog parks, we found a few but with varying conditions. Beautiful dog parks like the one in Ridgewood and at Brookdale Park

are much needed, while others like Hawthorne and Pequannock could use some work. Originally, I thought that the Raymond property would be the best spot but with plans in the works for a nature trail at that location, the Heritage Hills property (commonly called Pleasureland) was the next best bet. I believed that with a little pressure from citizens, a good plan, and money through citizen donations and business and corporate sponsors; Oakland could have its own dog park that Oaklanders and residents from other towns will use helping the town as a whole. The project took a different turn, however, when my mom, Jill, the person who gave me inspiration to try and build the park, passed away in August 2012 due to cancer. Major progress occurred starting in 2015 as the concept of a dog park was been added to a plan for a new park, Great Oak Park, which was proposed on the Pleasureland/Muller's Park property near the Shoprite. After public meetings occurred that gathered public input, a park committee was formed to investigate what would be allowed on the property. I received Park Committee approval in May 2016 and received Borough approval in early 2020 to begin construction. The dog park opened to the public during a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 8, 2021, over Mother's Day weekend.

Happy International Dog Day!
08/26/2025

Happy International Dog Day!

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06/14/2025

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Join us for a tail-wagging celebration at the Oakland, NJ Dog Park! We’re throwing a special Doggy Dad’s Day event filled with fun for the whole family—two-legged and four-legged alike!
✨ Enjoy free dog treats & refreshing pup cups
🎾 Let your pup play and explore fun games & activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Get the whole family involved with exciting games everyone can enjoy
Whether you're a proud dog dad or just love celebrating our four-legged friends, this is the perfect way to spend a sunny Saturday afternoon. Come hang out, meet fellow pet lovers, and make some pawsome memories!
📍 Oakland Dog Park, NJ
📅 Saturday, June 14th
⏰ 12:00–3:00 PM

Dog Park Business supporter is holding an event at the dog park on June 14 from 12-3pm!
06/05/2025

Dog Park Business supporter is holding an event at the dog park on June 14 from 12-3pm!

May is an overall important month in the Oakland Dog Park history! May 13, 2020 is when the dog park proposal received u...
05/13/2025

May is an overall important month in the Oakland Dog Park history! May 13, 2020 is when the dog park proposal received unanimous approval from the Oakland Governing Body to go ahead. May 6 is National Dog Park Day. May 8, 2021 is when the dog park opened to the public for the first time. And of course, May is when we celebrate Mother's Day, as the park is named after Ryan's mother, Jill Schwertfeger, who passed away in 2012 from cancer. Thanks to all of you for your years of support, donations, and now patronage of the dog park and we are excited to see some new improvements coming soon in 2025 thanks to a Girl Scout project!

Don't forget to renew your dog license and your dog park membership for 2025!https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19vGq4t2cD...
02/06/2025

Don't forget to renew your dog license and your dog park membership for 2025!

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DOG AND CAT LICENSING IS DUE BY FEBRUARY 18, 2025!!!
BELOW ARE THE APPLICATIONS FOR PET LICENSING AND DOG PARK REGISTRATION.
2025 Dog/Cat License Application
Instructions:
Complete the application below for your 2025 Dog or Cat License. A separate application is needed for each animal.
Proof of rabies must be submitted with each license application. All certificates received will be returned with the new license. Any rabies vaccine which expires before November 1st of licensing year 2025 will require an updated vaccine prior to the issuance of a 2025 license. This is mandatory for both dogs and cats.
Proof of spaying or neutering is required for all new licenses (Dogs and Cats).
Enclose a check with the correct amount, PAYABLE TO THE BOROUGH OF OAKLAND and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Please send a separate check for dogs and cats.
License Fees
DOGS: CATS:
$13.00 $12.00 Spayed/Neutered
$16.00 $15.00 Non-Spayed/ Neutered
Mail to: Borough of Oakland, One Municipal Plaza, Oakland, NJ 07436, Attention: Municipal Clerk. Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Failure to purchase your license by February 18, 2025 will result in $5.00 late fee per animal.
If you no longer have your pet, please notify the Borough Clerk by emailing [email protected] or calling (201) 337-8111 ext. 2001.

DOG/CAT LICENSE APPLICATION LINK BELOW:
https://www.oakland-nj.org/.../2025_dog_cat_license...

Borough of Oakland Dog Park Membership Registration
Oakland Resident 18 and Over - $10 Per Dog
Non-Resident $20 Fee Per Dog
Checks for dog park registration and dog licenses must be paid by separate check.
Dog Park Fees are non-refundable and memberships must be renewed yearly.
Dogs must be at least five months old to use the dog park.
Dog Park Rules are posted on signs at the park & available at www.OaklandDogPark.org . Please read the rules carefully.
RULES:
DOG PARK APPLICATION LINK BELOW:
http://www.oakland-nj.org/.../2025_oakland_dog_park...

Congratulations to Mike Guadagnino and the Great Oak Park Committee for officially seeing the end of their work with the...
06/08/2024

Congratulations to Mike Guadagnino and the Great Oak Park Committee for officially seeing the end of their work with the opening of the Arts Pavilion on the Great Lawn at Great Oak Park today! I know how much heart and soul was put in to get to this point and the entire committee should be extremely proud!

For whatever reason, our previous post months ago about the grand opening of the Arts Pavilion is starting to gain tract...
04/29/2024

For whatever reason, our previous post months ago about the grand opening of the Arts Pavilion is starting to gain traction, and we want to let you all know - you didn't miss anything! The date was rescheduled to June 8 from 12-5pm at the Great Oak Park Great Lawn, across from the dog park.

Take note that the dog park will likely be closed completely or partially in order for the space to be used by emergency services personnel for the event.

Reminder to renew your dog license for 2024 and also renew your dog park membership as well!https://www.facebook.com/sha...
01/22/2024

Reminder to renew your dog license for 2024 and also renew your dog park membership as well!

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Pet Licensing is now open for 2024. Link below for application.
https://www.oakland-nj.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif1026/f/pages/2024_dog_cat_license_application_on_letterhead.pdf

09/20/2023

ATTENTION RESIDENTS!

This is a friendly reminder that dogs are not allowed on any Oakland public recreation property. The only public park, recreation area or Green Acres owned by the Borough that allows dogs is Great Oak Park.

Due to an increase in resident complaints, the Oakland Police Department will be monitoring and enforcing the issue. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

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