Dog run · Windsor Terrace & Kensington, Brooklyn
Kensington Dog Run
About the dog run
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Size: about 6,200 sq ft
- Surface: natural surface
- Seating for owners
- Open during park hours
- Run by NYC Parks
At the Parade Ground, on the south side of Prospect Park.
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
- LocationConey Island Ave at Kermit Pl, Windsor Terrace & Kensington, Brooklyn
- NeighborhoodWindsor Terrace & Kensington, Brooklyn
- HoursOpen during park hours
Dog-friendly cafés and restaurants near Kensington Dog Run
- about 0.6 mi
- Brooklyn Perk CoffeeCafé · dogs allowed inside · treats for dogsabout 0.7 mi
Other dog runs nearby
- Greenwood Playground Dog RunAbout 3,250 sq ftabout 0.3 mi
Kensington Dog Run: frequently asked questions
Is Kensington 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 Kensington Dog Run?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area.
How big is Kensington Dog Run?
It is about 6,200 sq ft, measured from the NYC Open Data map of dog runs.
What are the hours of Kensington 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 Kensington Dog Run?
Kensington Dog Run is at Coney Island Ave at Kermit Pl, in Windsor Terrace & Kensington, Brooklyn, New York City. At the Parade Ground, on the south side of Prospect Park.
Are there dog-friendly cafés or restaurants near Kensington Dog Run?
Yes. The closest on our list is Terrace Coffee Shop, about 0.6 mi away, followed by Brooklyn Perk Coffee (about 0.7 mi).
Sources
- NYC Parks, Oct 2026
- NYC Open Data (Dog Runs), Oct 2026