Dog run · Murray Hill & Kips Bay, Manhattan
Robert Moses Playground Dog Run
About the dog run
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Size: about 4,350 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
- LocationE 41st & E 42nd Sts at 1st Ave, Murray Hill & Kips Bay, Manhattan
- NeighborhoodMurray Hill & Kips Bay, Manhattan
- HoursOpen during park hours
Dog-friendly cafés and restaurants near Robert Moses Playground Dog Run
- El Rio GrandeRestaurantabout 0.4 mi
- Deux AmisRestaurantabout 0.5 mi
- about 0.6 mi
- The BANCRestaurantabout 0.7 mi
- Anable Basin Sailing Bar & GrillRestaurantabout 0.7 mi
- Sundays WellPubabout 0.8 mi
Other dog runs nearby
- Peter Detmold Park Dog RunAbout 21,650 sq ftabout 0.4 mi
- Hunter's Point South Park Dog RunAbout 6,050 sq ftabout 0.6 mi
- Bellevue South Park Dog RunAbout 3,650 sq ftabout 0.8 mi
- Andrew Haswell Green Park Dog RunAbout 6,250 sq ftabout 1.0 mi
Robert Moses Playground Dog Run: frequently asked questions
Is Robert Moses Playground 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 Robert Moses Playground Dog Run?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area.
How big is Robert Moses Playground Dog Run?
It is about 4,350 sq ft, measured from the NYC Open Data map of dog runs.
What are the hours of Robert Moses Playground 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 Robert Moses Playground Dog Run?
Robert Moses Playground Dog Run is at E 41st & E 42nd Sts at 1st Ave, in Murray Hill & Kips Bay, Manhattan, New York City.
Are there dog-friendly cafés or restaurants near Robert Moses Playground Dog Run?
Yes. The closest on our list is El Rio Grande, about 0.4 mi away, followed by Deux Amis (about 0.5 mi) and Parnell's Pub (about 0.6 mi).
Sources
- NYC Parks, Oct 2026
- NYC Open Data (Dog Runs), Oct 2026