Dog run · Sunnyside & Woodside, Queens
Lou Lodati Dog Park (Torsney Playground)
About the dog run
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Size: about 4,100 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
- Location43rd St & Skillman Ave, Sunnyside & Woodside, Queens
- NeighborhoodSunnyside & Woodside, Queens
- HoursOpen during park hours
Dog-friendly cafés and restaurants near Lou Lodati Dog Park (Torsney Playground)
- Pig BeachRestaurantabout 0.6 mi
- Monika's Café BarRestaurantabout 0.7 mi
- Ruta OaxacaRestaurantabout 0.9 mi
- TrestleRestaurantabout 0.9 mi
Other dog runs nearby
- Noonan Playground Dog RunAbout 2,450 sq ftabout 0.4 mi
- Windmuller Park Dog Run (Doughboy Plaza)About 4,100 sq ftabout 0.7 mi
- Sherry Park Dog RunAbout 3,800 sq ftabout 1.3 mi
Lou Lodati Dog Park (Torsney Playground): frequently asked questions
Is Lou Lodati Dog Park (Torsney Playground) fenced?
Yes. NYC Parks describes it as fenced, so your dog can run off leash inside.
Is there a small-dog area at Lou Lodati Dog Park (Torsney Playground)?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area.
How big is Lou Lodati Dog Park (Torsney Playground)?
It is about 4,100 sq ft, measured from the NYC Open Data map of dog runs.
What are the hours of Lou Lodati Dog Park (Torsney Playground)?
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 Lou Lodati Dog Park (Torsney Playground)?
Lou Lodati Dog Park (Torsney Playground) is at 43rd St & Skillman Ave, in Sunnyside & Woodside, Queens, New York City.
Are there dog-friendly cafés or restaurants near Lou Lodati Dog Park (Torsney Playground)?
Yes. The closest on our list is Pig Beach, about 0.6 mi away, followed by Monika's Café Bar (about 0.7 mi) and Ruta Oaxaca (about 0.9 mi).
Sources
- NYC Parks, Oct 2026
- NYC Open Data (Dog Runs), Oct 2026
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