Dog run · Greenwich Village & NoHo, Manhattan
Washington Square Park Dog Run
About the dog run
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Separate area for small dogs
- Size: about 11,250 sq ft
- Surface: natural surface
- Seating for owners
- Open during park hours
- Run by NYC Parks
Two runs on the south side of the park, behind the park building: one for all dogs and the Robin Kovary Run for small dogs.
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
- LocationSouth side of the park, between MacDougal & Thompson Sts, Greenwich Village & NoHo, Manhattan
- NeighborhoodGreenwich Village & NoHo, Manhattan
- HoursOpen during park hours
Dog-friendly cafés and restaurants near Washington Square Park Dog Run
- The Half PintRestaurantabout 350 ft
- Von BarRestaurantabout 0.2 mi
- Rosemary'sRestaurantabout 0.3 mi
- Via CarotaRestaurantabout 0.3 mi
- Judy Z'sRestaurant · dog menuabout 0.4 mi
- about 0.4 mi
Other dog runs nearby
- Union Square Park Dog RunAbout 3,450 sq ftabout 0.5 mi
- about 0.7 mi
- Stuyvesant Square Dog RunAbout 11,650 sq ftabout 0.8 mi
- Tompkins Square Park Dog RunAbout 16,750 sq ftabout 0.9 mi
Washington Square Park Dog Run: frequently asked questions
Is Washington Square Park 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 Washington Square Park Dog Run?
Yes, there is a separate area for small dogs.
How big is Washington Square Park Dog Run?
It is about 11,250 sq ft, measured from the NYC Open Data map of dog runs.
What are the hours of Washington Square Park 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 Washington Square Park Dog Run?
Washington Square Park Dog Run is at South side of the park, between MacDougal & Thompson Sts, in Greenwich Village & NoHo, Manhattan, New York City. Two runs on the south side of the park, behind the park building: one for all dogs and the Robin Kovary Run for small dogs.
Are there dog-friendly cafés or restaurants near Washington Square Park Dog Run?
Yes. The closest on our list is The Half Pint, about 350 ft away, followed by Von Bar (about 0.2 mi) and Rosemary's (about 0.3 mi).
Sources
- NYC Parks, Oct 2026
- NYC Open Data (Dog Runs), Oct 2026