Dog run · Harlem, Manhattan
Thomas Jefferson Park Dog Run (Tom's Dog Run)
About the dog run
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Size: about 4,950 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 112th St & FDR Drive, Harlem, Manhattan
- NeighborhoodHarlem, Manhattan
- HoursOpen during park hours
Dog-friendly cafés and restaurants near Thomas Jefferson Park Dog Run (Tom's Dog Run)
- Azalea CaféCaféabout 0.3 mi
- Barking Dog Upper East SideRestaurant · dog menuabout 1.0 mi
Other dog runs nearby
- Marcus Garvey Park Dog RunAbout 9,650 sq ftabout 0.9 mi
- Carl Schurz Park Dog RunSmall-dog area · About 6,550 sq ftabout 1.3 mi
- Triborough Bridge Playground C Dog RunAbout 4,850 sq ftabout 1.4 mi
Thomas Jefferson Park Dog Run (Tom's Dog Run): frequently asked questions
Is Thomas Jefferson Park Dog Run (Tom's 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 Thomas Jefferson Park Dog Run (Tom's Dog Run)?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area. The closest run with one is Carl Schurz Park Dog Run.
How big is Thomas Jefferson Park Dog Run (Tom's Dog Run)?
It is about 4,950 sq ft, measured from the NYC Open Data map of dog runs.
What are the hours of Thomas Jefferson Park Dog Run (Tom's 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 Thomas Jefferson Park Dog Run (Tom's Dog Run)?
Thomas Jefferson Park Dog Run (Tom's Dog Run) is at E 112th St & FDR Drive, in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City.
Are there dog-friendly cafés or restaurants near Thomas Jefferson Park Dog Run (Tom's Dog Run)?
Yes. The closest on our list is Azalea Café, about 0.3 mi away, followed by Barking Dog Upper East Side (about 1.0 mi).
Sources
- NYC Parks, Oct 2026
- NYCDogParks.org, Oct 2026
- NYC Open Data (Dog Runs), Oct 2026