Dog run · Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn
Herbert Von King Park Dog Run
About the dog run
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Size: about 12,300 sq ft
- 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
- LocationMarcy Ave & Lafayette Ave, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn
- NeighborhoodBed-Stuy, Brooklyn
- HoursOpen during park hours
Dog-friendly cafés and restaurants near Herbert Von King Park Dog Run
- about 0.4 mi
Other dog runs nearby
- Sternberg Park Dog RunAbout 3,850 sq ftabout 1.1 mi
- Marcy Green Dog RunAbout 6,400 sq ftabout 1.4 mi
Herbert Von King Park Dog Run: frequently asked questions
Is Herbert Von King 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 Herbert Von King Park Dog Run?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area.
How big is Herbert Von King Park Dog Run?
It is about 12,300 sq ft, measured from the NYC Open Data map of dog runs.
What are the hours of Herbert Von King 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 Herbert Von King Park Dog Run?
Herbert Von King Park Dog Run is at Marcy Ave & Lafayette Ave, in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, New York City.
Are there dog-friendly cafés or restaurants near Herbert Von King Park Dog Run?
Yes. The closest on our list is Do or Dive Bar, about 0.4 mi away.
Sources
- NYC Parks, Oct 2026
- NYC Open Data (Dog Runs), Oct 2026