Oakhurst — the largest community in Ocean Township — is a leafy, residential pocket of Monmouth County with one of the best dog-walking parks around: Joe Palaia Park, with three miles of paved pathways. Between the park, the Deal Lake edge, and quiet neighborhood streets, there's an easy route for every dog. Happy Tails provides professional, one-on-one dog walking throughout Oakhurst — rain or shine, 365 days a year.
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Happy Tails offers solo dog walking in Oakhurst, NJ starting at $30 for 30 minutes. Every walker is insured, background-checked, and sends a photo update after each walk. Book online at gethappytails.com.
Oakhurst is one of the three communities that make up Ocean Township, along with Wanamassa and Wayside, and it's a genuinely comfortable place to walk a dog. The centerpiece is Joe Palaia Park — the former Deal Test Site — where three miles of paved pathways loop past open fields, nature trails, and dog-friendly green space off Deal Road and Whalepond Road. Beyond the park, the residential streets are flat and sidewalk-lined, and the Wanamassa side reaches toward the quiet edges of Deal Lake. Happy Tails walkers know Joe Palaia's loops and the surrounding neighborhoods and pick the route that fits your dog's energy on any given day.
Happy Tails assigns you a dedicated primary walker who gets to know your dog — their pace, their preferences, whether they're reactive on leash or need extra time sniffing. Before your first walk, we do a free meet-and-greet at your home. Your walker learns your dog's quirks, your house entry routine, and any special instructions. That information stays on file so nothing gets repeated or missed. Every walk ends with a photo update and a brief post-walk report covering behavior, bathroom, and energy level.
Beyond daily dog walking, Oakhurst clients also use Happy Tails for drop-in check-in visits and adventure trips — Joe Palaia Park's paved loops are ideal for a longer 60-minute outing, and nearby Deal Lake makes a scenic change of pace. Our pet taxi service covers vet runs and groomer appointments throughout Monmouth County — including clinics along the Route 35 and Deal Road corridors and nearby Asbury Park and Eatontown — so your dog gets where they need to go without you having to leave work.
Joe Palaia Park
Three miles of paved pathways plus nature trails and dog-friendly green space off Deal Road
Deal Lake Edge (Wanamassa)
Quiet lakeside streets on the Wanamassa side for a scenic neighborhood loop
Whalepond Road Corridor
Sidewalk-lined residential stretch connecting the park to central Oakhurst
Wayside Neighborhoods
Calm, tree-shaded blocks toward the western side of Ocean Township
30-Min Walk
$30
Solo, one-on-one. Photo update included.
60-Min Walk
$50
Premium outing for high-energy breeds.
5-Pack
$125
$25/walk — best for 1–2x per week schedules.
10-Pack
$230
$23/walk — best for daily walkers.
Weekend surcharge: +$5 · Holiday surcharge: +$15 · Extra dog (same household): +$5/walk
“Joe Palaia Park is our girl's happy place and our Happy Tails walker does the full paved loop with her twice a week. Always on time, always a great photo waiting for me.”
Amanda P.
Luna, Goldendoodle — Oakhurst, NJ
We cover all of Oakhurst plus the neighboring Wanamassa and Wayside sections of Ocean Township. If you're near the Asbury Park, Eatontown, or Deal borders, just ask; we likely cover it.
Yes — it's one of our favorite Oakhurst routes. The three miles of paved pathways are perfect for our 60-minute walks and for dogs who need a real workout. For everyday walks we also build quiet loops through the surrounding residential streets.
Both work. Single walks are available at $30 for 30 minutes or $50 for 60 minutes. If you need regular walks, our 5-pack ($125) and 10-pack ($230) options bring the per-walk cost down significantly.
Let us know during booking. We work with reactive dogs, anxious dogs, and seniors regularly — Oakhurst's quiet streets and the open space at Joe Palaia Park make it easy to keep distance from other dogs. We'll match you with the right walker and make sure the meet-and-greet happens before the first walk.
Yes. Happy Tails pet taxi covers vet runs and groomer appointments throughout Monmouth County, including Oakhurst and nearby Asbury Park and Eatontown. Pricing starts at $30 plus $3 per mile. Book alongside your walking service or as a standalone.
Takes 2 minutes to book online. We'll confirm same-day and schedule a free meet-and-greet before walk #1.
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