Dog run · Van Cortlandt Park, The Bronx
Van Cortlandt Park Canine Court
About the dog run
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Size: about 14,000 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
- LocationBroadway & W 252nd St, Van Cortlandt Park, The Bronx
- NeighborhoodVan Cortlandt Park, The Bronx
- HoursOpen during park hours
Other dog runs nearby
- Frank S. Hackett Park Dog RunAbout 1,500 sq ftabout 0.6 mi
- Kathleen Duffy Corrigan Dog Run (Van Cortlandt Park)About 4,750 sq ftabout 1.1 mi
- Fort Independence Playground Dog RunAbout 28,100 sq ftabout 1.2 mi
- Van Cortlandt Park Dog Bone RunAbout 3,100 sq ftabout 1.2 mi
Van Cortlandt Park Canine Court: frequently asked questions
Is Van Cortlandt Park Canine Court fenced?
Yes. NYC Parks describes it as fenced, so your dog can run off leash inside.
Is there a small-dog area at Van Cortlandt Park Canine Court?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area.
How big is Van Cortlandt Park Canine Court?
It is about 14,000 sq ft, measured from the NYC Open Data map of dog runs.
What are the hours of Van Cortlandt Park Canine Court?
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 Van Cortlandt Park Canine Court?
Van Cortlandt Park Canine Court is at Broadway & W 252nd St, in Van Cortlandt Park, The Bronx, New York City.
Sources
- NYC Parks, Oct 2026
- NYC Open Data (Dog Runs), Oct 2026
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