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Dog Parks & Dog Runs in New York City

100 dog runs and dog parks in New York City, in all five boroughs, where your dog can run off leash: 40 in Manhattan, 21 in Brooklyn, 17 in Queens, 17 in the Bronx and 5 on Staten Island. 9 have a separate area for small dogs, and 5 have water play. Tap a dog run for its size, rules, hours and the dog-friendly cafés nearby.

100 dog runs42 neighborhoods9 small-dog runsUpdated October 2026

Washington Heights & Inwood

Manhattan · 6 dog runs · See Washington Heights & Inwood

Harlem

Manhattan · 5 dog runs · See Harlem

Staten Island

5 dog runs · See Staten Island

Upper West Side

Manhattan · 5 dog runs · See Upper West Side

Williamsburg

Brooklyn · 5 dog runs · See Williamsburg

Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO

Brooklyn · 4 dog runs · See Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO

Riverdale & Kingsbridge

The Bronx · 4 dog runs · See Riverdale & Kingsbridge

Sunnyside & Woodside

Queens · 4 dog runs · See Sunnyside & Woodside

Battery Park City

Manhattan · 3 dog runs · See Battery Park City

Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights

Brooklyn · 3 dog runs · See Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights

Flatiron & Gramercy

Manhattan · 3 dog runs · See Flatiron & Gramercy

Fordham, Bedford Park & Norwood

The Bronx · 3 dog runs · See Fordham, Bedford Park & Norwood

Kew Gardens & Forest Hills

Queens · 3 dog runs · See Kew Gardens & Forest Hills

Long Island City

Queens · 3 dog runs · See Long Island City

Soundview & Bronx Park

The Bronx · 3 dog runs · See Soundview & Bronx Park

Van Cortlandt Park

The Bronx · 3 dog runs · See Van Cortlandt Park

Concourse & Longwood

The Bronx · 2 dog runs

Elmhurst & East Elmhurst

Queens · 2 dog runs

Financial District

Manhattan · 2 dog runs

Greenpoint

Brooklyn · 2 dog runs

Hell's Kitchen & Times Square

Manhattan · 2 dog runs

Lower East Side

Manhattan · 2 dog runs

Murray Hill & Kips Bay

Manhattan · 2 dog runs

The Rockaways

Queens · 2 dog runs

Tribeca

Manhattan · 2 dog runs

Upper East Side

Manhattan · 2 dog runs

West Village & Meatpacking

Manhattan · 2 dog runs

Windsor Terrace & Kensington

Brooklyn · 2 dog runs

Astoria

Queens · 1 dog run

Bayside & Auburndale

Queens · 1 dog run

Bed-Stuy

Brooklyn · 1 dog run

Bushwick

Brooklyn · 1 dog run

Chelsea

Manhattan · 1 dog run

East Village

Manhattan · 1 dog run

Fresh Meadows

Queens · 1 dog run

Gowanus, Carroll Gardens & Red Hook

Brooklyn · 1 dog run

Greenwich Village & NoHo

Manhattan · 1 dog run

Manhattan Beach

Brooklyn · 1 dog run

Midtown

Manhattan · 1 dog run

Mott Haven & Port Morris

The Bronx · 1 dog run

Park Slope & Prospect Heights

Brooklyn · 1 dog run

Pelham Bay & Throggs Neck

The Bronx · 1 dog run

Dog runs, neighborhood by neighborhood

How dog runs work in New York City

A dog run is a fenced area in a park where dogs can play off leash. Most are run by NYC Parks and are open during park hours. Hudson River Park, Battery Park City, Brooklyn Bridge Park and a few state and private parks have their own runs with their own rules and hours (NYC Parks).

Outside dog runs, dogs in city parks must be on a leash no longer than six feet. Carry proof of your dog's license and rabies vaccination, pick up after your dog, and keep it out of playgrounds, ball fields, fountains and pools.

Runs for small dogs

These dog runs have a separate area for small dogs: Washington Square Park Dog Run, Soundview Park Dog Run, Chelsea Waterside Dog Park, Carl Schurz Park Dog Run, DeWitt Clinton Park Dog Run, Cooper Park Dog Run, West Thames Street Dog Run, Tribeca Dog Park (Pier 26), and Gansevoort Peninsula Dog Park. At Gansevoort Peninsula in Hudson River Park, the small-dog area is for dogs under 23 pounds.

Water play in summer

Hudson River Park's dog parks have spray jets, fountains or a dog pool, usually turned on from mid-April to early November: Chelsea Waterside Dog Park, Tribeca Dog Park (Pier 26), Gansevoort Peninsula Dog Park, Pier 84 Dog Park, and Leroy Street Dog Park.

Off-leash hours in NYC parks

Besides the fenced runs, many parks have designated off-leash areas. There, dogs can be off leash from the time the park opens until 9 a.m. and from 9 p.m. until it closes (NYC Parks). Some examples:

The rules can change to protect wildlife, so follow the signs in each park.

Beaches

Dogs are not allowed on New York City beaches in summer. From October 2 to the Friday before Memorial Day, dogs may go on the sand at all city beaches as a courtesy (NYC Parks).

After the run, find a dog-friendly café or a restaurant with a dog-friendly patio.

Frequently asked questions

How many dog runs are there in NYC?

Our list has 100 dog runs and dog parks across the five boroughs. Most are run by NYC Parks, and the rest by Hudson River Park, Battery Park City, Brooklyn Bridge Park and other parks.

When can dogs be off leash in NYC parks?

Inside dog runs, during park hours. In designated off-leash areas, from the time the park opens until 9 a.m. and from 9 p.m. until the park closes. Everywhere else, dogs must be on a leash no longer than six feet.

Which NYC dog runs have a small-dog area?

Washington Square Park Dog Run, Soundview Park Dog Run, Chelsea Waterside Dog Park, Carl Schurz Park Dog Run, DeWitt Clinton Park Dog Run, Cooper Park Dog Run, West Thames Street Dog Run, Tribeca Dog Park (Pier 26), and Gansevoort Peninsula Dog Park.

Which dog runs in NYC have water for dogs?

Hudson River Park's dog parks have spray jets, fountains or a dog pool, usually from mid-April to early November: Chelsea Waterside Dog Park, Tribeca Dog Park (Pier 26), Gansevoort Peninsula Dog Park, Pier 84 Dog Park, and Leroy Street Dog Park.

Can dogs go on the beach in New York City?

Only off season. From October 2 to the Friday before Memorial Day, dogs are allowed on the sand at all city beaches. In summer they are not allowed on city beaches, and at several beaches not on the boardwalk either.