Dog run · Harlem, Manhattan
St. Nicholas Park Dog Run
About the dog run
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Size: about 18,850 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
- LocationSt. Nicholas Park, W 128th to W 141st St, Harlem, Manhattan
- NeighborhoodHarlem, Manhattan
- HoursOpen during park hours
Dog-friendly cafés and restaurants near St. Nicholas Park Dog Run
- Harlem TavernRestaurantabout 1.0 mi
- Lolo's Seafood ShackRestaurantabout 1.0 mi
Other dog runs nearby
- Riverside Park 142nd Street Dog RunAbout 4,650 sq ftabout 0.6 mi
- Morningside Park Dog RunAbout 20,750 sq ftabout 1.1 mi
- Marcus Garvey Park Dog RunAbout 9,650 sq ftabout 1.1 mi
- Franz Sigel Park Dog RunAbout 4,500 sq ftabout 1.2 mi
St. Nicholas Park Dog Run: frequently asked questions
Is St. Nicholas Park 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 St. Nicholas Park Dog Run?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area.
How big is St. Nicholas Park Dog Run?
It is about 18,850 sq ft, measured from the NYC Open Data map of dog runs.
What are the hours of St. Nicholas Park 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 St. Nicholas Park Dog Run?
St. Nicholas Park Dog Run is at St. Nicholas Park, W 128th to W 141st St, in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City.
Are there dog-friendly cafés or restaurants near St. Nicholas Park Dog Run?
Yes. The closest on our list is Harlem Tavern, about 1.0 mi away, followed by Lolo's Seafood Shack (about 1.0 mi).
Sources
- NYC Parks, Oct 2026
- NYC Open Data (Dog Runs), Oct 2026