Dog run · The Rockaways, Queens
Rockaway Freeway Dog Park
About the dog run
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Size: about 88,800 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
- LocationRockaway Freeway & Beach 84th St, The Rockaways, Queens
- NeighborhoodThe Rockaways, Queens
- HoursOpen during park hours
Dog-friendly cafés and restaurants near Rockaway Freeway Dog Park
- Tacoway BeachRestaurantabout 0.2 mi
Rockaway Freeway Dog Park: frequently asked questions
Is Rockaway Freeway Dog Park fenced?
Yes. NYC Parks describes it as fenced, so your dog can run off leash inside.
Is there a small-dog area at Rockaway Freeway Dog Park?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area.
How big is Rockaway Freeway Dog Park?
It is about 88,800 sq ft, measured from the NYC Open Data map of dog runs.
What are the hours of Rockaway Freeway Dog Park?
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 Rockaway Freeway Dog Park?
Rockaway Freeway Dog Park is at Rockaway Freeway & Beach 84th St, in The Rockaways, Queens, New York City.
Are there dog-friendly cafés or restaurants near Rockaway Freeway Dog Park?
Yes. The closest on our list is Tacoway Beach, about 0.2 mi away.
Sources
- NYC Parks, Oct 2026
- NYC Open Data (Dog Runs), Oct 2026