Dog run · Harlem, Manhattan
Riverside Park 142nd Street Dog Run
About the dog run
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Size: about 4,650 sq ft
- Surface: natural surface
- 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
- LocationW 142nd St & Riverside Dr, Harlem, Manhattan
- NeighborhoodHarlem, Manhattan
- HoursOpen during park hours
Other dog runs nearby
- St. Nicholas Park Dog RunAbout 18,850 sq ftabout 0.6 mi
- Fort Washington Park Dog Run (Rocky's Dog Run)About 11,300 sq ftabout 1.2 mi
- Morningside Park Dog RunAbout 20,750 sq ftabout 1.5 mi
- Franz Sigel Park Dog RunAbout 4,500 sq ftabout 1.5 mi
Riverside Park 142nd Street Dog Run: frequently asked questions
Is Riverside Park 142nd 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 142nd Street Dog Run?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area.
How big is Riverside Park 142nd Street Dog Run?
It is about 4,650 sq ft, measured from the NYC Open Data map of dog runs.
What are the hours of Riverside Park 142nd 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 142nd Street Dog Run?
Riverside Park 142nd Street Dog Run is at W 142nd St & Riverside Dr, in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City.
Sources
- NYC Parks, Oct 2026
- NYC Open Data (Dog Runs), Oct 2026