Dog run · Upper West Side, Manhattan
Riverside Park 72nd Street Dog Run
About the dog run
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Size: about 28,350 sq ft
- Surface: natural surface
- Seating for owners
- Open during park hours
- Run by NYC Parks
Two levels, an upper and a lower run.
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 72nd St, Upper West Side, Manhattan
- NeighborhoodUpper West Side, Manhattan
- HoursOpen during park hours
Dog-friendly cafés and restaurants near Riverside Park 72nd Street Dog Run
- RedFarmRestaurantabout 0.3 mi
- about 0.4 mi
- Blondies SportsSports barabout 0.4 mi
- Crave FishbarRestaurantabout 0.5 mi
- Fred'sRestaurantabout 0.6 mi
- Birch CoffeeCaféabout 0.7 mi
Other dog runs nearby
- Riverside Park South Dog RunAbout 2,800 sq ftabout 0.4 mi
- Theodore Roosevelt Park Dog Run (Bull Moose Dog Run)About 12,450 sq ftabout 0.7 mi
- Riverside Park 87th Street Dog RunAbout 9,350 sq ftabout 0.7 mi
- DeWitt Clinton Park Dog RunSmall-dog area · About 6,400 sq ftabout 1.0 mi
Riverside Park 72nd Street Dog Run: frequently asked questions
Is Riverside Park 72nd 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 72nd Street Dog Run?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area. The closest run with one is DeWitt Clinton Park Dog Run.
How big is Riverside Park 72nd Street Dog Run?
It is about 28,350 sq ft, measured from the NYC Open Data map of dog runs.
What are the hours of Riverside Park 72nd 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 72nd Street Dog Run?
Riverside Park 72nd Street Dog Run is at Riverside Dr at W 72nd St, on the Upper West Side, Manhattan, New York City. Two levels, an upper and a lower run.
Are there dog-friendly cafés or restaurants near Riverside Park 72nd Street Dog Run?
Yes. The closest on our list is RedFarm, about 0.3 mi away, followed by Irving Farm New York (about 0.4 mi) and Blondies Sports (about 0.4 mi).
Sources
- NYC Parks, Oct 2026
- NYC Open Data (Dog Runs), Oct 2026
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