Dog run · Hell's Kitchen & Times Square, Manhattan
DeWitt Clinton Park Dog Run
About the dog run
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Separate area for small dogs
- Size: about 6,400 sq ft
- Open during park hours
- Run by NYC Parks
Two runs, one for large dogs and one for small dogs.
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
- LocationW 52nd to W 54th St, between 10th & 11th Aves, Hell's Kitchen & Times Square, Manhattan
- NeighborhoodHell's Kitchen & Times Square, Manhattan
- HoursOpen during park hours
Dog-friendly cafés and restaurants near DeWitt Clinton Park Dog Run
- Mom's Kitchen & BarRestaurantabout 0.4 mi
- Barking Dog Hell's KitchenRestaurantabout 0.5 mi
- about 0.5 mi
- Birch CoffeeCaféabout 0.6 mi
- Bistro MilanoRestaurantabout 0.9 mi
Other dog runs nearby
- Pier 84 Dog ParkAbout 3,250 sq ftabout 0.4 mi
- Riverside Park South Dog RunAbout 2,800 sq ftabout 0.7 mi
- Riverside Park 72nd Street Dog RunAbout 28,350 sq ftabout 1.0 mi
- Theodore Roosevelt Park Dog Run (Bull Moose Dog Run)About 12,450 sq ftabout 1.5 mi
DeWitt Clinton Park Dog Run: frequently asked questions
Is DeWitt Clinton 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 DeWitt Clinton Park Dog Run?
Yes, there is a separate area for small dogs.
How big is DeWitt Clinton Park Dog Run?
It is about 6,400 sq ft, measured from the NYC Open Data map of dog runs.
What are the hours of DeWitt Clinton 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 DeWitt Clinton Park Dog Run?
DeWitt Clinton Park Dog Run is at W 52nd to W 54th St, between 10th & 11th Aves, in Hell's Kitchen & Times Square, Manhattan, New York City. Two runs, one for large dogs and one for small dogs.
Are there dog-friendly cafés or restaurants near DeWitt Clinton Park Dog Run?
Yes. The closest on our list is Mom's Kitchen & Bar, about 0.4 mi away, followed by Barking Dog Hell's Kitchen (about 0.5 mi) and Mercury Bar West (about 0.5 mi).
Sources
- NYC Parks, Oct 2026
- NYC Open Data (Dog Runs), Oct 2026