Dog run · Riverdale & Kingsbridge, The Bronx
Fort Independence Playground Dog Run
About the dog run
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Size: about 28,100 sq ft
- Seating for owners
- Open during park hours
- Run by NYC Parks
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
- LocationSedgwick Ave & W 238th St, Riverdale & Kingsbridge, The Bronx
- NeighborhoodRiverdale & Kingsbridge, The Bronx
- HoursOpen during park hours
Dog-friendly cafés and restaurants near Fort Independence Playground Dog Run
- about 0.3 mi
Other dog runs nearby
- Van Cortlandt Park Dog Bone RunAbout 3,100 sq ftabout 0.6 mi
- Ewen Park Dog RunAbout 4,950 sq ftabout 0.8 mi
- Williamsbridge Oval Dog RunAbout 4,800 sq ftabout 1.0 mi
- Seton Park Dog RunAbout 10,050 sq ftabout 1.2 mi
Fort Independence Playground Dog Run: frequently asked questions
Is Fort Independence Playground 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 Fort Independence Playground Dog Run?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area.
How big is Fort Independence Playground Dog Run?
It is about 28,100 sq ft, measured from the NYC Open Data map of dog runs.
What are the hours of Fort Independence Playground 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 Fort Independence Playground Dog Run?
Fort Independence Playground Dog Run is at Sedgwick Ave & W 238th St, in Riverdale & Kingsbridge, The Bronx, New York City.
Are there dog-friendly cafés or restaurants near Fort Independence Playground Dog Run?
Yes. The closest on our list is Bronx Alehouse, about 0.3 mi away.
Sources
- NYC Parks, Oct 2026
- NYC Open Data (Dog Runs), Oct 2026
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