Dog run · Chelsea, Manhattan
Chelsea Waterside Dog Park
About the dog run
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Separate area for small dogs
- Size: about 7,400 sq ft
- Water play for dogs in the warm months
- Open daily, 6 a.m.–1 a.m.
- Run by Hudson River Park Trust
Separate areas for large and small dogs, spray jets, mounds with boulders and shaded tiered seating.
Rules
Hudson River Park's dog parks are open daily from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m., with cleanings a few times a day. Dogs must be licensed and have all their shots, and one person can bring no more than three dogs. Spike or pinch collars, aggressive dogs and female dogs in heat are not allowed, and children under 12 need an adult with them. Fresh water is usually on from mid-April to early November. (Hudson River Park)
Rules and hours can change, and runs sometimes close for repairs. Check the signs at the gate.
Getting there
- Location11th Ave & W 22nd St, Chelsea, Manhattan
- NeighborhoodChelsea, Manhattan
- HoursOpen daily, 6 a.m.–1 a.m.
Dog-friendly cafés and restaurants near Chelsea Waterside Dog Park
- about 0.2 mi
- CookshopRestaurantabout 0.2 mi
- LouLouRestaurant · dog menuabout 0.6 mi
- PastisRestaurantabout 0.7 mi
- Bar Primi Penn DistrictRestaurantabout 0.7 mi
- The WilsonRestaurant · dog menuabout 0.8 mi
Other dog runs nearby
- Gansevoort Peninsula Dog ParkSmall-dog areaabout 0.6 mi
- Madison Square Park Dog Run (Jemmy's Dog Run)About 12,100 sq ftabout 1.1 mi
- Pier 84 Dog ParkAbout 3,250 sq ftabout 1.1 mi
- Union Square Park Dog RunAbout 3,450 sq ftabout 1.3 mi
Chelsea Waterside Dog Park: frequently asked questions
Is Chelsea Waterside Dog Park fenced?
Yes. Hudson River Park Trust describes it as fenced, so your dog can run off leash inside.
Is there a small-dog area at Chelsea Waterside Dog Park?
Yes, there is a separate area for small dogs.
How big is Chelsea Waterside Dog Park?
It is about 7,400 sq ft.
What are the hours of Chelsea Waterside Dog Park?
It is open daily, 6 a.m.–1 a.m.
Where is Chelsea Waterside Dog Park?
Chelsea Waterside Dog Park is at 11th Ave & W 22nd St, in Chelsea, Manhattan, New York City. Separate areas for large and small dogs, spray jets, mounds with boulders and shaded tiered seating.
Are there dog-friendly cafés or restaurants near Chelsea Waterside Dog Park?
Yes. The closest on our list is Intelligentsia Coffee at The High Line Hotel, about 0.2 mi away, followed by Cookshop (about 0.2 mi) and LouLou (about 0.6 mi).
Sources
- Hudson River Park, Oct 2026