Dog run · Washington Heights & Inwood, Manhattan
J. Hood Wright Park Dog Run
About the dog run
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Size: about 4,650 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
- LocationFort Washington & Haven Aves at W 173rd St, Washington Heights & Inwood, Manhattan
- NeighborhoodWashington Heights & Inwood, Manhattan
- HoursOpen during park hours
Other dog runs nearby
- Fort Washington Park Dog Run (Rocky's Dog Run)About 11,300 sq ftabout 0.4 mi
- Highbridge Park Dog RunAbout 8,050 sq ftabout 1.1 mi
- Fort Tryon Park Dog Run (Sir William's Dog Run)About 31,200 sq ftabout 1.2 mi
- Dyckman Rest Dog RunAbout 2,200 sq ftabout 1.3 mi
J. Hood Wright Park Dog Run: frequently asked questions
Is J. Hood Wright 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 J. Hood Wright Park Dog Run?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area.
How big is J. Hood Wright Park Dog Run?
It is about 4,650 sq ft, measured from the NYC Open Data map of dog runs.
What are the hours of J. Hood Wright 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 J. Hood Wright Park Dog Run?
J. Hood Wright Park Dog Run is at Fort Washington & Haven Aves at W 173rd St, in Washington Heights & Inwood, Manhattan, New York City.
Sources
- NYC Parks, Oct 2026
- NYC Open Data (Dog Runs), Oct 2026
All dog runs in Washington Heights & Inwood · All dog parks and dog runs in NYC