Dog run · Park Slope & Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
Washington Park Dog Run (J.J. Byrne Park)
About the dog run
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Size: about 5,650 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
- Location3rd to 4th Sts, between 4th & 5th Aves, Park Slope & Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
- NeighborhoodPark Slope & Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
- HoursOpen during park hours
Dog-friendly cafés and restaurants near Washington Park Dog Run (J.J. Byrne Park)
- Stone Park CafeRestaurantabout 0.1 mi
- The GateBarabout 0.1 mi
- The Owl FarmBarabout 0.2 mi
- Brooklyn Burgers & BeerRestaurantabout 0.2 mi
- about 0.3 mi
- Mission DoloresBar · dogs allowed insideabout 0.3 mi
Other dog runs nearby
- DiMattina Park Dog RunAbout 11,900 sq ftabout 1.0 mi
Washington Park Dog Run (J.J. Byrne Park): frequently asked questions
Is Washington Park Dog Run (J.J. Byrne Park) fenced?
Yes. NYC Parks describes it as fenced, so your dog can run off leash inside.
Is there a small-dog area at Washington Park Dog Run (J.J. Byrne Park)?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area.
How big is Washington Park Dog Run (J.J. Byrne Park)?
It is about 5,650 sq ft, measured from the NYC Open Data map of dog runs.
What are the hours of Washington Park Dog Run (J.J. Byrne Park)?
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 Washington Park Dog Run (J.J. Byrne Park)?
Washington Park Dog Run (J.J. Byrne Park) is at 3rd to 4th Sts, between 4th & 5th Aves, in Park Slope & Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, New York City.
Are there dog-friendly cafés or restaurants near Washington Park Dog Run (J.J. Byrne Park)?
Yes. The closest on our list is Stone Park Cafe, about 0.1 mi away, followed by The Gate (about 0.1 mi) and The Owl Farm (about 0.2 mi).
Sources
- NYC Parks, Oct 2026
- NYC Open Data (Dog Runs), Oct 2026