Dog run · Washington Heights & Inwood, Manhattan
Highbridge Park Dog Run
About the dog run
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Size: about 8,050 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
- LocationAmsterdam Ave & Fort George Ave, Washington Heights & Inwood, Manhattan
- NeighborhoodWashington Heights & Inwood, Manhattan
- HoursOpen during park hours
Other dog runs nearby
- Dyckman Rest Dog RunAbout 2,200 sq ftabout 0.3 mi
- Fort Tryon Park Dog Run (Sir William's Dog Run)About 31,200 sq ftabout 0.5 mi
- Inwood Hill Park Dog Run (Homer's Run)About 12,450 sq ftabout 1.1 mi
- J. Hood Wright Park Dog RunAbout 4,650 sq ftabout 1.1 mi
Highbridge Park Dog Run: frequently asked questions
Is Highbridge 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 Highbridge Park Dog Run?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area.
How big is Highbridge Park Dog Run?
It is about 8,050 sq ft, measured from the NYC Open Data map of dog runs.
What are the hours of Highbridge 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 Highbridge Park Dog Run?
Highbridge Park Dog Run is at Amsterdam Ave & Fort George Ave, in Washington Heights & Inwood, Manhattan, New York City.
Sources
- NYC Parks, Oct 2026
- NYC Open Data (Dog Runs), Oct 2026
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