Dog run · Upper East Side, Manhattan
Carl Schurz Park Dog Run
About the dog run
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Separate area for small dogs
- Size: about 6,550 sq ft
- Open during park hours
- Run by NYC Parks
Two runs, one for large dogs and one for small dogs, in the park along the East River.
Rules
NYC Parks dog runs are fenced areas where dogs can run off leash during park hours. Everywhere else in the park your dog must be on a leash no longer than six feet, except in designated off-leash areas before 9 a.m. and after 9 p.m. Carry proof of your dog's license and rabies vaccination, pick up after your dog, and keep it out of playgrounds, ball fields and fountains. (NYC Parks)
Rules and hours can change, and runs sometimes close for repairs. Check the signs at the gate.
Getting there
- LocationEast End Ave between E 84th & E 89th Sts, Upper East Side, Manhattan
- NeighborhoodUpper East Side, Manhattan
- HoursOpen during park hours
Dog-friendly cafés and restaurants near Carl Schurz Park Dog Run
- AvocaRestaurant · dog menuabout 0.3 mi
- The PenroseRestaurantabout 0.5 mi
- Sojourn SocialRestaurantabout 0.5 mi
- Château le WoofCafé · dogs allowed inside · treats for dogsabout 0.6 mi
- American TrashBar · dogs allowed insideabout 0.6 mi
- about 0.6 mi
Other dog runs nearby
- Triborough Bridge Playground C Dog RunAbout 4,850 sq ftabout 1.1 mi
- Andrew Haswell Green Park Dog RunAbout 6,250 sq ftabout 1.2 mi
- Thomas Jefferson Park Dog Run (Tom's Dog Run)About 4,950 sq ftabout 1.3 mi
Carl Schurz Park Dog Run: frequently asked questions
Is Carl Schurz Park Dog Run fenced?
Yes. NYC Parks describes it as fenced, so your dog can run off leash inside.
Is there a small-dog area at Carl Schurz Park Dog Run?
Yes, there is a separate area for small dogs.
How big is Carl Schurz Park Dog Run?
It is about 6,550 sq ft, measured from the NYC Open Data map of dog runs.
What are the hours of Carl Schurz Park Dog Run?
It is open during park hours. Off-leash time outside the run is only before 9 a.m. and after 9 p.m., in designated areas.
Where is Carl Schurz Park Dog Run?
Carl Schurz Park Dog Run is at East End Ave between E 84th & E 89th Sts, on the Upper East Side, Manhattan, New York City. Two runs, one for large dogs and one for small dogs, in the park along the East River.
Are there dog-friendly cafés or restaurants near Carl Schurz Park Dog Run?
Yes. The closest on our list is Avoca, about 0.3 mi away, followed by The Penrose (about 0.5 mi) and Sojourn Social (about 0.5 mi).
Sources
- NYC Parks, Oct 2026
- NYC Open Data (Dog Runs), Oct 2026