Banchoff Park

Banchoff Park *

Banchoff Park is a 99 acre park on Mountain View Rd tucked into the Mountainview Neighborhood in the western section of Ewing. It was named for Incarnation School kindergarten teacher, Ann Banchoff who was also a member of the Township Committee. It is the site of the former Reeder Farm where George Washington stopped for breakfast on his way to Trenton.

Notice:

We have closed the Banchoff Park tennis courts until further notice. The courts are in disrepair and are not safe for use at this time. Tennis players can still use the 2 courts behind ESCC and 6 courts at EHS when the school is not using them.  New courts are in the process of construction at Antheil School to replace the courts at EHS. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Passive recreation: Enjoy a quiet walk on our walking, biking and hiking trails, a picnic, take the kids to the playground and let the dog run free and socialize with other dogs in our newly refurbished dog park.  

We have followed recommended best practices in the establishment of our new dog park and created separate small and large dog areas. Dogs under 35 pounds are considered "small;" larger pooches are those over 35 pounds.  Puppies, too, have their own "safe space" away from the roughhousing of larger pets.  The Large and Small Dog spaces each have their own water fountains for people and pets that are operational 365 days a year.  A water fountain for the Puppy Park will be coming.

• Picnic grove
• playground area
• pond
• newly refurbished dog park
• open green space
• multi-use trails
• 8,000 sq. ft dog park

Playground Inventory

• Playground (Ages 2-5)
• Playground (Ages 5-12)
• 2 Swings (Ages 2-5)
• 2 Swings (Ages 5-12)

Lore Elementary School Playground Inventory

• Park is closed from dusk to dawn
• Pick up all trash including pet waste
• Keep pets under control
• Please respect the privacy of neighbors
• Adult supervision in playground area is strongly recommended
• No alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs and other controlled substances are permitted

The dog park is an enclosed area in Banchoff Park where our canine pets can run free and socialize with other pets. There is a fountain with human and canine spigots. It is currently being refurbished with funds from the estate of animal advocates John and Anna Karras

Dog Park Rules

The dog park is open daily between the hours of sunrise and sunset.

• Ewing Township does not provide any supervision in the dog park. All persons using the dog park assume any and all risks associated with the use of the dog park. Owners are responsible for the supervision and control of their dogs at all times.
• All dogs must be healthy and licensed, with up-to-date vaccinations.
• Children under the age of 12 are prohibited in the dog park.
• Puppies under 4 months are prohibited.
• Owners must clean up after their dogs.
• There is a limit of three dogs per individual per visit.
• Owners must stop their dogs from digging holes or engaging in other destructive behaviors and are required to fill in holes dug by dogs.
• Any dog displaying aggressive behavior towards other dogs and/or people must be removed from the dog park by its owner. All dog bites must be immediately reported to the Health Department at 883-2900 X7175.
• Rawhide chews and other foods are prohibited in the exercise area.
• Dogs must be leashed when not in the exercise area.
• All dogs must wear a collar with a current license tag while in the dog park. Pinch, prong, and spike collars are prohibited.