Dog Parks & Dog Runs in Washington Heights & Inwood
6 dog runs in Washington Heights and Inwood 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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Dyckman Rest Dog Run
Inwood
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Fort Tryon Park Dog Run (Sir William's Dog Run)
Margaret Corbin Dr, Fort Tryon Park
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Fort Washington Park Dog Run (Rocky's Dog Run)
W 165th St & Riverside Dr
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Highbridge Park Dog Run
Amsterdam Ave & Fort George Ave
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Inwood Hill Park Dog Run (Homer's Run)
Seaman Ave & Isham St
Just north of the flagpole at Seaman Avenue and Isham Street.
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J. Hood Wright Park Dog Run
Fort Washington & Haven Aves at W 173rd St
Dog runs and off-leash time in Washington Heights and Inwood
Upper Manhattan has some of the biggest runs in the city, in Fort Tryon Park, Inwood Hill Park and Highbridge Park. Dyckman Fields, near the Hudson, also has designated off-leash areas, where dogs can be off leash from the time the park opens until 9 a.m. and from 9 p.m. until it closes (NYC Parks). Outside the runs, dogs must be on a leash no longer than six feet (NYC Parks).
Frequently asked questions
Which dog runs are in Washington Heights and Inwood?
On our list: Fort Tryon Park Dog Run (Sir William's Dog Run), Inwood Hill Park Dog Run (Homer's Run), Fort Washington Park Dog Run (Rocky's Dog Run), Highbridge Park Dog Run, J. Hood Wright Park Dog Run, and Dyckman Rest Dog Run.
Is there a small-dog run in Washington Heights and Inwood?
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.