Dog run · Upper West Side, Manhattan
Theodore Roosevelt Park Dog Run (Bull Moose Dog Run)
About the dog run
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Size: about 12,450 sq ft
- Open during park hours
- Run by NYC Parks
Next to the American Museum of Natural History.
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
- LocationCentral Park West at W 81st St, Upper West Side, Manhattan
- NeighborhoodUpper West Side, Manhattan
- HoursOpen during park hours
Dog-friendly cafés and restaurants near Theodore Roosevelt Park Dog Run (Bull Moose Dog Run)
- about 0.3 mi
- Crave FishbarRestaurantabout 0.3 mi
- Fred'sRestaurantabout 0.3 mi
- Blondies SportsSports barabout 0.3 mi
- about 0.3 mi
- Jacob's PicklesRestaurantabout 0.3 mi
Other dog runs nearby
- Riverside Park 87th Street Dog RunAbout 9,350 sq ftabout 0.7 mi
- Riverside Park 72nd Street Dog RunAbout 28,350 sq ftabout 0.7 mi
- Riverside Park South Dog RunAbout 2,800 sq ftabout 0.9 mi
- Riverside Park 105th Street Dog RunAbout 13,800 sq ftabout 1.4 mi
Theodore Roosevelt Park Dog Run (Bull Moose Dog Run): frequently asked questions
Is Theodore Roosevelt Park Dog Run (Bull Moose 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 Theodore Roosevelt Park Dog Run (Bull Moose Dog Run)?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area.
How big is Theodore Roosevelt Park Dog Run (Bull Moose Dog Run)?
It is about 12,450 sq ft, measured from the NYC Open Data map of dog runs.
What are the hours of Theodore Roosevelt Park Dog Run (Bull Moose 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 Theodore Roosevelt Park Dog Run (Bull Moose Dog Run)?
Theodore Roosevelt Park Dog Run (Bull Moose Dog Run) is at Central Park West at W 81st St, on the Upper West Side, Manhattan, New York City. Next to the American Museum of Natural History.
Are there dog-friendly cafés or restaurants near Theodore Roosevelt Park Dog Run (Bull Moose Dog Run)?
Yes. The closest on our list is Joe Coffee Company (Columbus Avenue), about 0.3 mi away, followed by Crave Fishbar (about 0.3 mi) and Fred's (about 0.3 mi).
Sources
- NYC Parks, Oct 2026
- NYC Open Data (Dog Runs), Oct 2026
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