Dog run · Soundview & Bronx Park, The Bronx
Starlight Park Dog Run
About the dog run
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Size: about 3,500 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
- LocationBronx River Ave between E 172nd St & Jennings St, Soundview & Bronx Park, The Bronx
- NeighborhoodSoundview & Bronx Park, The Bronx
- HoursOpen during park hours
Other dog runs nearby
- Soundview Park Dog RunSmall-dog area · About 7,450 sq ftabout 0.9 mi
- Fox Park Dog RunAbout 2,300 sq ftabout 1.3 mi
Starlight Park Dog Run: frequently asked questions
Is Starlight 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 Starlight Park Dog Run?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area. The closest run with one is Soundview Park Dog Run.
How big is Starlight Park Dog Run?
It is about 3,500 sq ft, measured from the NYC Open Data map of dog runs.
What are the hours of Starlight 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 Starlight Park Dog Run?
Starlight Park Dog Run is at Bronx River Ave between E 172nd St & Jennings St, in Soundview & Bronx Park, The Bronx, New York City.
Sources
- NYC Parks, Oct 2026
- NYC Open Data (Dog Runs), Oct 2026
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