Dog run · Harlem, Manhattan
Marcus Garvey Park Dog Run
About the dog run
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Size: about 9,650 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
- LocationMadison Ave & E 120th St, Harlem, Manhattan
- NeighborhoodHarlem, Manhattan
- HoursOpen during park hours
Dog-friendly cafés and restaurants near Marcus Garvey Park Dog Run
- Azalea CaféCaféabout 0.7 mi
- Harlem TavernRestaurantabout 0.7 mi
- Lolo's Seafood ShackRestaurantabout 0.7 mi
Other dog runs nearby
- Morningside Park Dog RunAbout 20,750 sq ftabout 0.9 mi
- Thomas Jefferson Park Dog Run (Tom's Dog Run)About 4,950 sq ftabout 0.9 mi
- St. Nicholas Park Dog RunAbout 18,850 sq ftabout 1.1 mi
- Riverside Park 105th Street Dog RunAbout 13,800 sq ftabout 1.5 mi
Marcus Garvey Park Dog Run: frequently asked questions
Is Marcus Garvey 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 Marcus Garvey Park Dog Run?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area.
How big is Marcus Garvey Park Dog Run?
It is about 9,650 sq ft, measured from the NYC Open Data map of dog runs.
What are the hours of Marcus Garvey 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 Marcus Garvey Park Dog Run?
Marcus Garvey Park Dog Run is at Madison Ave & E 120th St, in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City.
Are there dog-friendly cafés or restaurants near Marcus Garvey Park Dog Run?
Yes. The closest on our list is Azalea Café, about 0.7 mi away, followed by Harlem Tavern (about 0.7 mi) and Lolo's Seafood Shack (about 0.7 mi).
Sources
- NYC Parks, Oct 2026
- NYC Open Data (Dog Runs), Oct 2026