Department of Parks and Recreation

Mosquito Control Spraying July 9, 2025

The Union County Board of County Commissioners and the Union County Parks Department anticipate a partial reopening of the Echo Lake Dog Park onThursday, July 10, 2025. While we know many residents are eager for full access, this limited reopening is necessary to comply with state conservation requirements and allow new grass to continue growing.

Both the large and small dog park areas will be open in a reduced capacity. Temporary fencing has been installed to section off areas still under restoration.

Please be aware of the following temporary conditions:

    •    🐶 Entrances have changed — please follow on-site signage to access each area.

    •    🚫 ADA accessibility to the large dog area is currently unavailable during this phase.

    •    🚱 No water source is available in the large dog area — please bring your own water for your pets.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we continue making progress toward a full reopening.

archery, arrow target with an arrow hitting the cener
athelitic fields and facilities

various athletic balls
boating

Canoe and oar on water
deserted village

wooden directional signs
disc golf

disc golf disc
dog parks

dogs playing with each other
falcon cam

three falcons
fishing

three fish in water
gardens and special featres

flowers
golf

two cartoons swinging a golf club
horse riding

a horse
ice skating

a pair of ice skates
masker's barn event space

a red barn
movies, music + more

musical note, comedy and tragedy masks and theater ticket roll
Nature Programs, Trailside nature and science center

a bunch of butterflies
picnic groves

picnic basket
Reservation

check mark
skate parks

3d location tag with skateboard in the center
special needs

pink flower
spray grounds

sprinkles of water
Swimming

water
trails and paths 

trees of various colors
trains

 train tracks
volunteer

gardening gloves
office of cultural and heritage affairs
trailside nature and science center
New Jersey Clean Communities Program

Union County’s 36 park encompass more than 6,200 acres with many opportunities for passive and active recreation including the Trailside Nature & Science Center, Watchung Stable and The Deserted Village of Feltville. For parks information, call 908-527-4900, or email parksinfo@ucnj.org.

Union County parks feature accessible playgrounds and other inclusive elements

For additional information about inclusive activities and resources offered by Union County, visit the Office for Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs in the Department of Human Services, or call the Office at 908-527-4807.

Victoria Durbin-Drake, Director, Union County Department of Parks and Recreation

Phone: 908-527-4900 | Fax: 908-527-4901 | E-mail: vdurbin@ucnj.org
Recreation Announcements (Recording): 908- 558-4079