Dog Parks & Dog Runs on the Upper West Side
5 dog runs in the Upper West Side where your dog can play off leash. Tap a run for its size, rules and the dog-friendly cafés and restaurants nearby.
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Riverside Park 105th Street Dog Run
Riverside Dr at W 105th St
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Riverside Park 72nd Street Dog Run
Riverside Dr at W 72nd St
Two levels, an upper and a lower run.
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Riverside Park 87th Street Dog Run
Riverside Dr at W 87th St
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Riverside Park South Dog Run
Hudson River Greenway near W 66th St
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Theodore Roosevelt Park Dog Run (Bull Moose Dog Run)
Central Park West at W 81st St
Next to the American Museum of Natural History.
Dog runs and off-leash time in the Upper West Side
Riverside Park has dog runs at 72nd, 87th and 105th Street, plus the Riverside Park South run near 66th Street. The Theodore Roosevelt Park run is next to the American Museum of Natural History. In Central Park there are no fenced runs, but dogs can be off leash from 6 to 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in designated areas (Central Park Conservancy).
After the run, see the dog-friendly cafés in the Upper West Side.
Frequently asked questions
Which dog runs are in the Upper West Side?
On our list: Riverside Park 72nd Street Dog Run, Riverside Park 105th Street Dog Run, Theodore Roosevelt Park Dog Run (Bull Moose Dog Run), Riverside Park 87th Street Dog Run, and Riverside Park South Dog Run.
Is there a small-dog run in the Upper West Side?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area at the runs here. The full list of NYC dog runs shows the runs that have one.