Dog run · Midtown, Manhattan
Peter Detmold Park Dog Run
About the dog run
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Size: about 21,650 sq ft
- Seating for owners
- 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
- LocationWest of FDR Drive, between E 49th & E 51st Sts, Midtown, Manhattan
- NeighborhoodMidtown, Manhattan
- HoursOpen during park hours
Dog-friendly cafés and restaurants near Peter Detmold Park Dog Run
- Deux AmisRestaurantabout 0.2 mi
- about 0.2 mi
- Anable Basin Sailing Bar & GrillRestaurantabout 0.5 mi
- LIC BarBarabout 0.7 mi
- Black Fox CoffeeCaféabout 0.8 mi
- El Rio GrandeRestaurantabout 0.8 mi
Other dog runs nearby
- Robert Moses Playground Dog RunAbout 4,350 sq ftabout 0.4 mi
- Andrew Haswell Green Park Dog RunAbout 6,250 sq ftabout 0.6 mi
- Hunter's Point South Park Dog RunAbout 6,050 sq ftabout 0.7 mi
- Bellevue South Park Dog RunAbout 3,650 sq ftabout 1.2 mi
Peter Detmold Park Dog Run: frequently asked questions
Is Peter Detmold 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 Peter Detmold Park Dog Run?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area.
How big is Peter Detmold Park Dog Run?
It is about 21,650 sq ft, measured from the NYC Open Data map of dog runs.
What are the hours of Peter Detmold 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 Peter Detmold Park Dog Run?
Peter Detmold Park Dog Run is at West of FDR Drive, between E 49th & E 51st Sts, in Midtown, Manhattan, New York City.
Are there dog-friendly cafés or restaurants near Peter Detmold Park Dog Run?
Yes. The closest on our list is Deux Amis, about 0.2 mi away, followed by Parnell's Pub (about 0.2 mi) and Anable Basin Sailing Bar & Grill (about 0.5 mi).
Sources
- NYC Parks, Oct 2026
- NYC Open Data (Dog Runs), Oct 2026