Dog run · Upper West Side, Manhattan
Riverside Park South Dog Run
About the dog run
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Size: about 2,800 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
- LocationHudson River Greenway near W 66th St, Upper West Side, Manhattan
- NeighborhoodUpper West Side, Manhattan
- HoursOpen during park hours
Dog-friendly cafés and restaurants near Riverside Park South Dog Run
- Birch CoffeeCaféabout 0.4 mi
- RedFarmRestaurantabout 0.6 mi
- about 0.7 mi
- Blondies SportsSports barabout 0.7 mi
- Crave FishbarRestaurantabout 0.8 mi
- Fred'sRestaurantabout 0.9 mi
Other dog runs nearby
- Riverside Park 72nd Street Dog RunAbout 28,350 sq ftabout 0.4 mi
- DeWitt Clinton Park Dog RunSmall-dog area · About 6,400 sq ftabout 0.7 mi
- Theodore Roosevelt Park Dog Run (Bull Moose Dog Run)About 12,450 sq ftabout 0.9 mi
- Pier 84 Dog ParkAbout 3,250 sq ftabout 1.1 mi
Riverside Park South Dog Run: frequently asked questions
Is Riverside Park South 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 South 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 South Dog Run?
It is about 2,800 sq ft, measured from the NYC Open Data map of dog runs.
What are the hours of Riverside Park South 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 South Dog Run?
Riverside Park South Dog Run is at Hudson River Greenway near W 66th St, on the Upper West Side, Manhattan, New York City.
Are there dog-friendly cafés or restaurants near Riverside Park South Dog Run?
Yes. The closest on our list is Birch Coffee, about 0.4 mi away, followed by RedFarm (about 0.6 mi) and Irving Farm New York (about 0.7 mi).
Sources
- NYC Parks, Oct 2026
- NYC Open Data (Dog Runs), Oct 2026
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