Dog run · Pelham Bay & Throggs Neck, The Bronx
Pelham Bay Park Dog Run
About the dog run
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Size: about 9,550 sq ft
- Open during park hours
- Run by NYC Parks
About 100 yards east of the parking lot entrance on Middletown Road.
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
- LocationMiddletown Rd parking lot, off Stadium Ave, Pelham Bay & Throggs Neck, The Bronx
- NeighborhoodPelham Bay & Throggs Neck, The Bronx
- HoursOpen during park hours
Dog-friendly cafés and restaurants near Pelham Bay Park Dog Run
- Sundays Off CafeCaféabout 0.7 mi
Pelham Bay Park Dog Run: frequently asked questions
Is Pelham Bay 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 Pelham Bay Park Dog Run?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area.
How big is Pelham Bay Park Dog Run?
It is about 9,550 sq ft, measured from the NYC Open Data map of dog runs.
What are the hours of Pelham Bay 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 Pelham Bay Park Dog Run?
Pelham Bay Park Dog Run is at Middletown Rd parking lot, off Stadium Ave, in Pelham Bay & Throggs Neck, The Bronx, New York City. About 100 yards east of the parking lot entrance on Middletown Road.
Are there dog-friendly cafés or restaurants near Pelham Bay Park Dog Run?
Yes. The closest on our list is Sundays Off Cafe, about 0.7 mi away.
Sources
- NYC Parks, Oct 2026
- NYC Open Data (Dog Runs), Oct 2026