Dog run · Upper West Side, Manhattan
Riverside Park 105th Street Dog Run
About the dog run
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Size: about 13,800 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
- LocationRiverside Dr at W 105th St, Upper West Side, Manhattan
- NeighborhoodUpper West Side, Manhattan
- HoursOpen during park hours
Dog-friendly cafés and restaurants near Riverside Park 105th Street Dog Run
- Café du SoleilRestaurantabout 0.2 mi
- City Coffee BarCafé · dogs allowed insideabout 0.5 mi
- PlantShedCafé · dogs allowed insideabout 0.6 mi
- Lolo's Seafood ShackRestaurantabout 0.8 mi
- Harlem TavernRestaurantabout 0.8 mi
Other dog runs nearby
- Morningside Park Dog RunAbout 20,750 sq ftabout 0.7 mi
- Riverside Park 87th Street Dog RunAbout 9,350 sq ftabout 1.0 mi
- Theodore Roosevelt Park Dog Run (Bull Moose Dog Run)About 12,450 sq ftabout 1.4 mi
- Marcus Garvey Park Dog RunAbout 9,650 sq ftabout 1.5 mi
Riverside Park 105th Street Dog Run: frequently asked questions
Is Riverside Park 105th Street 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 Riverside Park 105th Street Dog Run?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area.
How big is Riverside Park 105th Street Dog Run?
It is about 13,800 sq ft, measured from the NYC Open Data map of dog runs.
What are the hours of Riverside Park 105th Street 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 Riverside Park 105th Street Dog Run?
Riverside Park 105th Street Dog Run is at Riverside Dr at W 105th St, on the Upper West Side, Manhattan, New York City.
Are there dog-friendly cafés or restaurants near Riverside Park 105th Street Dog Run?
Yes. The closest on our list is Café du Soleil, about 0.2 mi away, followed by City Coffee Bar (about 0.5 mi) and PlantShed (about 0.6 mi).
Sources
- NYC Parks, Oct 2026
- NYC Open Data (Dog Runs), Oct 2026
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