Dog run · Gowanus, Carroll Gardens & Red Hook, Brooklyn
DiMattina Park Dog Run
About the dog run
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Size: about 11,900 sq ft
- Open during park hours
- Run by NYC Parks
Two runs, a north and a south one.
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
- LocationHicks & Woodhull Sts, Gowanus, Carroll Gardens & Red Hook, Brooklyn
- NeighborhoodGowanus, Carroll Gardens & Red Hook, Brooklyn
- HoursOpen during park hours
Dog-friendly cafés and restaurants near DiMattina Park Dog Run
- Red Hook Lobster PoundRestaurantabout 0.4 mi
- Other Half BrewingBrewery · dogs allowed insideabout 0.5 mi
- PopinaRestaurantabout 0.5 mi
- Saturn RoadCafé · dogs allowed insideabout 0.5 mi
- about 0.7 mi
- Black Forest BrooklynRestaurantabout 0.7 mi
Other dog runs nearby
- Adam Yauch Park Dog RunAbout 2,050 sq ftabout 0.8 mi
- Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6 Dog RunAbout 4,500 sq ftabout 0.9 mi
- Washington Park Dog Run (J.J. Byrne Park)About 5,650 sq ftabout 1.0 mi
DiMattina Park Dog Run: frequently asked questions
Is DiMattina 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 DiMattina Park Dog Run?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area.
How big is DiMattina Park Dog Run?
It is about 11,900 sq ft, measured from the NYC Open Data map of dog runs.
What are the hours of DiMattina 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 DiMattina Park Dog Run?
DiMattina Park Dog Run is at Hicks & Woodhull Sts, in Gowanus, Carroll Gardens & Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York City. Two runs, a north and a south one.
Are there dog-friendly cafés or restaurants near DiMattina Park Dog Run?
Yes. The closest on our list is Red Hook Lobster Pound, about 0.4 mi away, followed by Other Half Brewing (about 0.5 mi) and Popina (about 0.5 mi).
Sources
- NYC Parks, Oct 2026
- NYC Open Data (Dog Runs), Oct 2026