Dog run · Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO, Brooklyn
Hillside Park Dog Run
About the dog run
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Size: about 44,950 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
- LocationColumbia Heights & Middagh St, Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO, Brooklyn
- NeighborhoodBrooklyn Heights & DUMBO, Brooklyn
- HoursOpen during park hours
Dog-friendly cafés and restaurants near Hillside Park Dog Run
- The OspreyRestaurantabout 450 ft
- VineappleCaféabout 0.2 mi
- Dawn's Til DuskCaféabout 0.3 mi
- Beepublic Coffee BarCafé · dogs allowed insideabout 0.4 mi
- Industry KitchenRestaurantabout 0.6 mi
- Westville Wall St.Restaurantabout 0.7 mi
Other dog runs nearby
- East River Esplanade Waterfront Dog RunAbout 6,400 sq ftabout 0.6 mi
- Fishbridge Garden Dog RunAbout 4,150 sq ftabout 0.6 mi
- Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6 Dog RunAbout 4,500 sq ftabout 0.7 mi
- Adam Yauch Park Dog RunAbout 2,050 sq ftabout 0.7 mi
Hillside Park Dog Run: frequently asked questions
Is Hillside 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 Hillside Park Dog Run?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area.
How big is Hillside Park Dog Run?
It is about 44,950 sq ft, measured from the NYC Open Data map of dog runs.
What are the hours of Hillside 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 Hillside Park Dog Run?
Hillside Park Dog Run is at Columbia Heights & Middagh St, in Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO, Brooklyn, New York City.
Are there dog-friendly cafés or restaurants near Hillside Park Dog Run?
Yes. The closest on our list is The Osprey, about 450 ft away, followed by Vineapple (about 0.2 mi) and Dawn's Til Dusk (about 0.3 mi).
Sources
- NYC Parks, Oct 2026
- NYC Open Data (Dog Runs), Oct 2026
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