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Dogs in New York City Parks

Enjoy the outdoors with your dog in New York City parks! Remember to be safe, obey the rules, and respect the park and others.

Dog runs are re-open. Please continue to wear a face covering and maintain at least six feet of social distance from other households. Our off-leash rules still apply, but please note that the Center for Disease Control recommends that all dog owners keep their dogs on a leash and maintain at least six feet of distance from other people and animals.

Rules and Regulations

New York State law requires that dogs be vaccinated against rabies, and the New York City Health Code requires every dog owner/attendant carry with them proof of current dog license and rabies vaccination while in public. Dog owners may be fined for violation of these laws. To obtain an application for a dog license, please visit the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Dog Licenses website, or call 311. You may also obtain an application from a veterinarian, animal shelter, or pet shop.

Dogs must be on a leash (no more than six feet long) at all times, except in dog runs and designated off-leash areas at the prescribed times.

You must pick up after your dog and dispose of the waste in containers provided throughout the park.

You must prevent your dog from chasing birds, squirrels, and other animals.

Dogs are not permitted in playgrounds, zoos, fountains, ball fields, on basketball/handball/tennis courts, in swimming pools/facilities, bathing areas, and New York City beaches (see exceptions below).

Read complete rules & regulations.

Where to Go With Your Dog

Beaches and Bathing Facilties: Dogs are not allowed to enter any bathing facilities, including New York City beaches. However, as a courtesy, leashed dogs are allowed on the sand at Wolfe’s Pond Beach, South Beach, Manhattan Beach, Midland Beach, Cedar Grove Beach, Coney Island Beach, and Brighton Beach from October 1 until May 1. Dogs are not allowed on the sand and boardwalk at Rockaway Beach from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Dogs are not allowed on the boardwalk at Orchard Beach from May 20 to October 1. Leashed dogs are allowed on the boardwalk/promenade at South Beach, Midland Beach, Brighton Beach, and Coney Island Beach. Leashed dogs are allowed on the boardwalk at Manhattan Beach from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m only.

Dog Runs: Dog runs are large, fenced-in areas for dogs to exercise unleashed during park hours.

Designated Off-Leash Areas: Some park areas allow dogs to be off leash from the time the park opens until 9:00 a.m. and from 9:00 p.m. until the park closes. The off-leash policy in certain parks may be subject to changes in consideration of resident or transient wildlife.

Be Safe

Do not leave your dog unattended.

Do not tie your dog to benches, fences, or light poles.

Always leash your dog on roadways.

Keep aggressive or unsocialized dogs leashed and separated from other dogs at all times.

Do not put yourself between fighting dogs. Throw water, toss a blanket, or create a loud noise.

Guard against animal theft by considering the use of a microchip ID for your dog. For more information about microchip IDs for dogs, please visit the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals' website.

Respect the Park and Others

Keep an eye on your dog at all times. Only you are responsible for your dog’s actions. Please remember that other park visitors may be afraid of your dog. Do not allow your dog to run and jump on other people or dogs without an invitation.

Do not allow your dog to drink from park fountains, unless a special dog fountain is provided.

Do not let your dog enter water bodies except for those specifically designated for dogs.

Be good to the grass. Heavy use in a given area compacts soil and damages the turf. Keep walking – you’ll see more and do less damage.

Please keep off wet grass. During and after a rainfall, topsoil is 20 times more vulnerable to compaction.

Resources

Keep your dog healthy and happy. Take your dog to a veterinarian for annual physical exams and inoculations against rabies and other diseases.

For information about spaying/neutering your pet, please contact the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) at (212) 876-7700.

To report a lost or found dog, please contact Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) at lost and found wesbite.

To report animal cruelty, please call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). To report crimes in progress, please call 911.

For more information about adopting a dog in New York City, please visit Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) at nycacc.org.

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Locations

Adam Yauch Park Dog Run Address: Columbia Place & State Street

Type: Run

Asser Levy Park Off-Leash Area Address: Surf Avenue, Sea Breeze Avenue, West 5th Street, Ocean Parkway

Type: Off-Leash

Breukelen Park Off-Leash Area Address: All areas excluding the playground and ballfields

Type: Off-Leash

Brooklyn Bridge Park Dog Run Address: Pier 6

Type: Run

Brooklyn War Memorial Off-Leash Area Address: Cadman Plaza Park, Cadman Plaza West & East & Prospect Street

Type: Off-Leash

Brower Park Off-Leash Area Address: St. Mark's Ave., Park Pl. bet. Brooklyn Ave. and Kingston Ave.

Type: Off-Leash

Notes: Except for playgrounds and other areas where dogs are expressly prohibited via signage, all areas of the park are off-leash during designated hours.

Canarsie Park Off-Leash Area Address: All areas excluding the playground, ballfields, and Natural Areas.

Type: Off-Leash

Coffey Park Off-Leash Area Address: King Street, Richards Street, and Verona Street at Dwight and Pioneer Streets

Type: Off-Leash

Cooper Park Dog Run Address: At the intersection of Morgan Avenue and Sharon Street

Type: Run

DiMattina Park Dog Run Address: Hicks & Woodhull streets

Type: Run

Dyker Beach Park Dog Run Address: 7th Avenue and 86th Street

Type: Run

Dyker Beach Park Off-Leash Area Address: Cropsey Avenue, Bay 8th Street, and Poly Place

Type: Off-Leash

Fort Greene Park Off-Leash Area Address: All areas excluding the playgrounds, tennis courts, and lawns with posted signs.

Type: Off-Leash

Friends Field Park Off-Leash Area Address: East 4th Street, Avenue L, and McDonald Avenue

Type: Off-Leash

Fulton Park Off-Leash Area Type: Off-Leash

Grand Ferry Park Off-Leash Area Type: Off-Leash

Greenwood Playground Dog Run Address: E. 5th St & Fort Hamilton Parkway

Type: Run

Herbert Von King Park Dog Run Address: Marcy Avenue & Lafayette Avenue

Type: Run

Hillside Park Dog Run Address: Columbia Heights & Middagh Street

Type: Run

John Paul Jones Park Off-Leash Area Address: 4th Avenue and 101st Street

Type: Off-Leash

Kaiser Park Off-Leash Area Address: Neptune Avenue between West 24th Street & Bayview Avenue, Coney Island Creek

Type: Off-Leash

Kensington Dog Run Address: Coney Island Ave at Kermit Pl

Type: Run

: Coney Island Ave at Kermit Pl: Run Leif Ericson Park Off-Leash Area Address: 67th Street between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue

Type: Off-Leash

Lincoln Terrace Park Off-Leash Area Address: Eastern Parkway between Buffalo and Rochester avenues

Type: Off-Leash

Macri Square Park Off-Leash Area Address: Union Turnpike and Metropolitan Avenue

Type: Off-Leash

Notes: Off-leash dogs are permitted throughout this small park.

Manhattan Beach Dog Run Address: East of Ocean Avenue, North Shore Rockaway inlet

Type: Run

Maria Hernandez Park Dog Run Address: Irving Ave. & Suydam St.

Type: Run

: Irving Ave. & Suydam St.: Run Marine Park Off-Leash Area Address: All areas excluding the playgrounds, ballfields, and Natural Areas.

Type: Off-Leash

McCarren Park Dog Run Address: North 12th Street, Driggs Avenue and Union Avenue

Type: Run

McGolrick Park Dog Run Address: North Henry Street and Driggs Avenue

Type: Run

McKinley Park Off-Leash Area Address: Fort Hamilton Parkway, 7th Avenue, 73rd Street to 75th Street

Type: Off-Leash

Mount Prospect Park Off-Leash Area Address: Eastern Parkway between Washington and Underhill avenues

Type: Off-Leash

Owls Head Park Dog Run Address: 68th Street and Shore Road

Type: Run

Prospect Park Off-Leash Area Address: Middle & Upper Long Meadow (excludes ballfield area in the Lower Long Meadow), Nethermead, Peninsula.

Type: Off-Leash

Shore Road Park Off-Leash Area Address: Shore Road, 4th Avenue to 69th Street

Type: Off-Leash

Sternberg Park Dog Run Address: Leonard St between Montrose Ave & Boerum St

Type: Run

Sunset Park Off-Leash Area Address: Sunset Park Oval lawn area only, center of park 44th Street, 41st Street, 6th Avenue

Type: Off-Leash

Washington Park Dog Run Address: 3rd to 4th streets, 4th to 5th avenues

Type: Run

Alley Pond Park Off-Leash Area Address: Grand Central Parkway/Winchester Boulevard/Kingsbury Avenue

Type: Off-Leash

Astoria Park Off-Leash Area Type: Off-Leash

Baisley Pond Park Off-Leash Area Address: Between119th and 123rd avenues

Type: Off-Leash

Baisley Pond Park Off-Leash Area Address: Lakeview Lane between Foch Boulevard and Lakeview Lane East

Type: Off-Leash

Bayswater Park Off-Leash Area Type: Off-Leash

Crocheron Park Off-Leash Area Type: Off-Leash

Cunningham Park Dog Run Address: 193rd Street between Aberdeen Road & Radnor Road

Type: Run

Flushing Meadows Corona Park Off-Leash Area Type: Off-Leash

Forest Park Off-Leash Area Type: Off-Leash

Notes: Some park areas allow dogs to be off leash from the time the park opens until 9:00 a.m. and from 9:00 p.m. until the park closes. Dogs are not permitted in playgrounds, fountains, natural areas/trails, ballfields, and on athletic courts.

Forest Park: K9 Korral Address: Park Lane South and 85th Street

Type: Run

Forest Park: Overlook Dog Park/The Barking Lot Address: Corner of Park Lane and Forest Park Drive, behind the Overlook building at 80-30 Park Lane

Type: Run

Hunter's Point South Park Dog Run Type: Run

Juniper Valley Park Off-Leash Area Type: Off-Leash

La Guardia Landing Lights Off-Leash Area Type: Off-Leash

Landing Lights Off-Leash Area Address: Grand Central Parkway, 81 Street & 82 Street & Astoria Boulevard, 23 Avenue 84, 24 thru 30 Avenues, 77 Street through 81 Street

Type: Off-Leash

Little Bay Park Dog Run Address: North side of the Cross Island Parkway & Utopia Parkway

Type: Run

MacNeil Park Off-Leash Area Address: Mainly zone #1

Type: Off-Leash

Murray Playground Dog Run A portion of John F. Murray Playground is currently under construction. The playground and field areas continue to be accessible while this project is underway. This renovation includes new lawns, tiered seating, a performance area, a new source water for the dog run, additional trees and plantings, and new fencing. This facility is currently closed. Details Address: 21st Street & 45th Road (southeastern side of the park)

Type: Run

: 21st Street & 45th Road (southeastern side of the park): Run Queensbridge Park Off-Leash Area Type: Off-Leash

Rainey Park Off-Leash Area Type: Off-Leash

Ralph DeMarco Park Off-Leash Area Type: Off-Leash

Rockaway Community Park Off-Leash Area Address: Almeda Avenue between Beach 51st Street and Beach 54th Street

Type: Off-Leash

Rockaway Freeway Dog Park Address: Rockaway Freeway and Beach 84th Street

Type: Run

Sherry Park Dog Run Address: Queens Boulevard, 65 Place, and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

Type: Run

Springfield Park Off-Leash Area Type: Off-Leash

Torsney/Lou Lodati Playground Dog Run Address: 43rd Street & Skillman Avenue

Type: Run

Triborough Bridge Playground C Dog Run Address: Hoyt Ave & 24th St

Type: Run

: Hoyt Ave & 24th St: Run Underbridge Playground Dog Run Address: 64th Avenue/64th Road on Grand Central Parkway service road

Type: Run

Veteran's Grove Dog Run Address: Judge Street & Whitney Avenue (south side of Park)

Type: Run

Windmuller Park Dog Run (Doughboy Plaza) Address: Woodside Avenue, 54-56 streets

Type: Run

Yellowstone Park Off-Leash Area Address: Sitting area located at 68 Road and Yellowstone Boulevard.

Type: Off-Leash

Notes: Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. only

Allison Park Off-Leash Area Address: Field at the end of the trail bordered by Prospect Avenue, Sailors Snug Harbor Cemetery, and the pond.

Type: Off-Leash

Amundsen Trail Off-Leash Area Address: Between Amboy Road and Hylan Boulevard

Type: Off-Leash

Arthur Von Briesen Park Off-Leash Area Address: Lawn area, mid-park right side

Type: Off-Leash

Bloomingdale Park Dog Run Address: Maguire Avenue behind athletic fields closer to Romona Avenue

Type: Run

Clove Lakes Park Off-Leash Area Address: Open field above picnic area near Royal Oak Rd. & Rice Ave.

Type: Off-Leash

Clove Lakes Park Off-Leash Area Address: Brookside Avenue between Alpine Court & Kingsley Avenue (lawn area)

Type: Off-Leash

Clove’s Tail Park Off-Leash Area Address: Lawn area, corner of Victory Boulevard & Little Clove Road

Type: Off-Leash

Conference House Park Dog Run Address: Clermont Avenue and Massachusetts Street

Type: Run

Cozzens Woods Park Off-Leash Area Address: Page Avenue between Hylan Boulevard & Amboy Road

Type: Off-Leash

Father Macris Park Off-Leash Area Address: Lawn area beyond ballfield

Type: Off-Leash

Ida Court Playground Dog Run Address: Ida Court between N. Railroad St & Drumgoole Road E

Type: Run

Lemon Creek Park Off-Leash Area Address: Bottom of Seguine Avenue at Johnston Terrace; just below playground

Type: Off-Leash

Siedenburg Park Off-Leash Area Address: Greaves Avenue & Evergreen Street

Type: Off-Leash

Silver Lake Park Dog Run Address: Victory Boulevard below the pavilion, across from the Parkview Apartments

Type: Run

South Beach Park Off-Leash Area Type: Off-Leash

Notes: On sand after Labor Day and before Memorial Day

Willowbrook Park Off-Leash Area Address: Archery Range Field

Type: Off-Leash

Wolfe's Pond Park Dog Run Address: Run is to left of Cornelia Avenue

Type: Run

Andrew Haswell Green Park Dog Run Address: East River at 63rd Street

Type: Run

Bellevue South Park Dog Run Address: Mt. Carmel Pl & E. 26th St

Type: Run

Carl Schurz Park Dog Run (2 runs) Address: East End Avenue to East River from Gracie Square (East 84th Street) to 89th Street

Type: Run

Central Park Off-Leash Area Address: Though there are no enclosed dog runs, there are 23 particularly dog-friendly areas scattered throughout the Park.

Type: Off-Leash

Notes: Please see Central Park Conservancy's

: Though there are no enclosed dog runs, there are 23 particularly dog-friendly areas scattered throughout the Park.: Off-Leash: Please see Central Park Conservancy's Dog-Friendly Areas document for details. Chelsea Waterside Park Dog Run Address: 11th Ave and 22nd Street

Type: Run

Notes: *Please note: this dog run is administered by the Hudson River Park Trust.

More information.

: 11th Ave and 22nd Street: Run: *Please note: this dog run is administered by the Hudson River Park Trust. Coleman Oval Park Dog Run Address: Pike and Monroe streets

Type: Run

Corlears Hook Park Dog Run Address: Cherry Street and Jackson Street (on the north side of the park building)

Type: Run

De Witt Clinton Park Dog Run (2 runs) Address: West 52nd Street & West 54th Street, between 10th & 11th avenues

Type: Run

Dyckman Fields Off-Leash Area Address: Dyckman Street, near the Hudson River

Type: Off-Leash

Fishbridge Park Garden Dog Run Address: Dover Street, between Pearl & Water Street

Type: Run

Fort Tryon Park Dog Run Address: Margaret Corbin Drive

Type: Run

Notes: More information.

: Margaret Corbin Drive: Run Ft. Washington Park Dog Run Address: 165th Street & Riverside Drive

Type: Run

Highbridge Park Dog Run Address: Amsterdam and Fort George avenues

Type: Run

Notes: More Information.

: Amsterdam and Fort George avenues: Run Hudson River Park Dog Run (Greenwich Village) Address: Leroy Street at the northeast corner of Pier 40

Type: Run

Notes: More information.

: Leroy Street at the northeast corner of Pier 40: Run Hudson River Park Dog Run (North Chelsea) Address: Pier 84 at West 44th Street

Type: Run

Notes: More information.

: Pier 84 at West 44th Street: Run Inwood Hill Park Dog Run: Homer's Run Address: Seaman Avenue & Isham Street

Type: Run

Notes: Seaman Avenue & Isham Street, just north of the flagpole. More information at

: Seaman Avenue & Isham Street: Run: Seaman Avenue & Isham Street, just north of the flagpole. More information at www.inwoof.com J. Hood Wright Park Dog Run Address: Fort Washington & Haven Avenues, West 173rd Street

Type: Run

Madison Square Park Dog Run Address: Madison Avenue to 5th Avenue between East 23rd Street & East 26th Street

Type: Run

Marcus Garvey Park Dog Run Address: Madison Avenue and East 120th Street

Type: Run

Morningside Park Dog Run Address: Morningside Avenue between 114th and 119th streets

Type: Run

Peter Detmold Park Dog Run Address: West of FDR Drive, between East 49th & East 51st streets

Type: Run

Randalls Island Park Off-Leash Area Address: Except for areas where dogs are expressly prohibited via signage, all areas of the park are off-leash during designated hours.

Type: Off-Leash

Notes: Off-leash hours for the island are before 9:00 a.m. and after 9:00 p.m.

Riverside Park Dog Run (3 runs) Address: Riverside Drive at West 72nd, West 87th, West 105th

Type: Run

Notes: Dog Owners' Guide to Riverside Park

: Riverside Drive at West 72nd, West 87th, West 105th: Run Riverside Park South Dog Run Address: Hudson River Greenway at W. 72nd St

Type: Run

Riverside Park: 142nd Street Dog Run Address: W. 142nd St & Riverside Dr

Type: Run

Robert Moses Park Dog Run Address: 41st & 42nd streets at 1st Avenue

Type: Run

St. Nicholas Park Dog Run Address: St Nicholas Avenue to St. Nicholas Terrace, West 128th to West 141 streets

Type: Run

Stuyvesant Square Dog Park Address: E. 15th St between 2nd Ave & Perlman Pl

Type: Run

Theodore Roosevelt Park Dog Run Address: Central Park West at West 81st Street

Type: Run

Thomas Jefferson Park Dog Run Address: East 112th Street and FDR Drive

Type: Run

Tompkins Square Park Dog Run Address: 1st Avenue to Avenue B, from East 7th to East 10th streets

Type: Run

: 1st Avenue to Avenue B, from East 7th to East 10th streets: Run Tribeca Dog Run Address: Warren St between West St & Greenwich St

Type: Run

Union Square Dog Run Address: 15th Street & Union Square West

Type: Run

Washington Square Park Dog Run Address: 5th Avenue, Waverly Place, West 4th Street, between McDougal & Thompson streets, south side of the park (behind building)

Type: Run

Barretto Point Park Off-Leash Area Address: Tiffany Street and Viele Avenue

Type: Off-Leash

Bronx Park Dog Run Address: Boston Road & Bronx Park East

Type: Run

: Boston Road & Bronx Park East: Run Bronx Park Off-Leash Area Address: Unionport & Sagamore on Bronx Park East to 233rd Street

Type: Off-Leash

Claremont Park Off-Leash Area Type: Off-Leash

Concrete Plant Park Off-Leash Area Address: Along Bronx River between Bruckner Blvd & Westchester Avenue

Type: Off-Leash

Crotona Park Off-Leash Area Address: Except for playgrounds and other areas where dogs are expressly prohibited via signage, all areas of the park are off-leash during designated hours.

Type: Off-Leash

Ewen Park Dog Run Address: Riverdale to Johnson avenues, south of West 232nd Street

Type: Run

Ferry Point Park Off-Leash Area Address: Schley Avenue between Brush and Balcom Avenues

Type: Off-Leash

Fort Independence Playground Dog Run Address: Sedgwick Ave & W. 238th St

Type: Run

Fox Playground Dog Run Address: Fox St & E. 15th St

Type: Run

Frank S. Hackett Park Dog Run Address: Riverdale Avenue at Henry Hudson Parkway

Type: Run

Franz Sigel Park Dog Run Address: Center of the park, just north of the ballfields which would line up with around 155th Street.

Type: Run

Haffen Park Off-Leash Area Address: Gunther and Hammersley Avenues

Type: Off-Leash

Henry Hudson Park Off-Leash Area Address: Kappock Street and Independence Avenue

Type: Off-Leash

Joseph Rodham Drake Park Off-Leash Area Type: Off-Leash

Mullaly Park Off-Leash Area Type: Off-Leash

Pelham Bay Park Dog Run Address: Middletown Road Parking Lot (off Stadium Ave.)

Type: Run

Pelham Bay Park Off-Leash Area Address: Middletown Road & Stadium Avenue, northwest of parking lot.

Type: Off-Leash

Notes: The dog run at Pelham Bay Park is close to Watt Avenue and Middletown Road. Both streets merge at the entrance to the parking lot on Middletown Road. The dog run is about 100 yards east of that point.

Please download our map of permitted on-leash dog areas.

: Middletown Road & Stadium Avenue, northwest of parking lot.: Off-Leash: The dog run at Pelham Bay Park is close to Watt Avenue and Middletown Road. Both streets merge at the entrance to the parking lot on Middletown Road. The dog run is about 100 yards east of that point. Seton Falls Park Off-Leash Area Address: Baychester Avenue and East 233 Street

Type: Off-Leash

Seton Park Dog Run Address: West 232nd Street & Independence Avenue

Type: Run

Soundview Dog Run Address: Lafayette Avenue Between Colgate and Boynton Avenues

Notes: Large and small dog runs.

: Lafayette Avenue Between Colgate and Boynton Avenues: Large and small dog runs. St. Mary's Dog Run As a part of our Anchor Parks initiative, reconstruction of the dog run and ballfield in the southeast corner of St. Mary's Park is now underway. Follow this project on the Parks Capital Tracker for updates. This facility is currently closed. Details Address: Near corner of Cypress Ave and East 143rd St

Type: Run

: Near corner of Cypress Ave and East 143rd St: Run Starlight Park Off-Leash Area Address: Sheridan Blvd and East 172 Street

Type: Off-Leash

Tremont Park Off-Leash Area Address: Except for playgrounds and other areas where dogs are expressly prohibited via signage, all areas of the park are off-leash during designated hours.

Type: Off-Leash

Van Cortlandt Park: Sackerah Woods Dog Run Address: Gun Hill Road and Gates Place

Type: Run

Van Cortlandt Park: Canine Court Address: Broadway and 252 Street

Type: Run

Notes: More info.

: Broadway and 252 Street: Run Van Cortlandt Park: Oneida Run Address: Van Cortlandt Park East between Oneida Avenue and East 238th Street

Type: Run

Notes: More info.

: Van Cortlandt Park East between Oneida Avenue and East 238th Street: Run Williamsbridge Oval Dog Run Address: 3225 Reservoir Oval East

Type: Run



Events

Visit our Dog Events page to find pet-themed events in Parks for you and your dog pal.

City Dog Groups

ARF–ARF

American Society For The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Animal Care & Control of New York

Central Park Paws

Fellowship in the Interest of Dogs & their Owners (FIDO)

Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals

New York Council of Dog Owners Groups

Park Users and Pets Society

Video

It's My Park segment about Prospect Park Dog Beach.