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Dog Parks & Dog Runs in Harlem

5 dog runs in Harlem where your dog can play off leash. Tap a run for its size, rules and the dog-friendly cafés and restaurants nearby.

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Dog runs and off-leash time in Harlem

Harlem has runs in Morningside Park, St. Nicholas Park, Marcus Garvey Park, Thomas Jefferson Park and Riverside Park at 142nd Street. Randall's Island, across the bridge from East Harlem, also has designated off-leash areas, where dogs can be off leash from the time the park opens until 9 a.m. and from 9 p.m. until it closes (NYC Parks). Outside the runs, dogs must be on a leash no longer than six feet (NYC Parks).

Frequently asked questions

Which dog runs are in Harlem?

On our list: Morningside Park Dog Run, St. Nicholas Park Dog Run, Marcus Garvey Park Dog Run, Thomas Jefferson Park Dog Run (Tom's Dog Run), and Riverside Park 142nd Street Dog Run.

Is there a small-dog run in Harlem?

Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area at the runs here. The full list of NYC dog runs shows the runs that have one.

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