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    Dog Parks in and Around NYC

    Dog Parks in and Around NYC

    Take your pup to one of these NYC dog parks for some fresh air and tail waggin' exercise.

    By Laura D'Angelo

    Dogs need fresh air and exercise and dog parks in NYC provide both of those things, plus some dog socialization. Not to mention, they're a great place for us humans to dog watch. Here is our list of dog parks in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, Westchester, and Rockland County complete with hours and information you need to know before bringing your dog for a visit. 

    Dog Parks in Manhattan
    Dog Parks in Brooklyn
    Dog Parks in Queens
    Dog Parks on Long Island
    Dog Parks in Westchester
    Dog Parks in Rockland
    Dog Parks in Bergen County 

    Our editors have rounded up their favorite dog parks and listed park locations in Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and more!

    Dog Parks in Manhattan

    Chelsea Waterside Dog Park

    11th Ave & W. 23rd Street, Chelsea
    Chelsea Waterside Dog Park has unique play mounds with new vantage points for your dog. Dogs of all sizes are welcome, with shade available for pet owners during warmer months. The park is also expanding their dog run, which already includes a double-gated safety vestibule and fences all around. Fresh running water starting in mid April and benches and trash cans. For more information call (212) 757-0981 or email [email protected]

    De Witt Clinton Park

    11th Ave. &, W. 54th St, Hell's Kitchen
    Hours: Seven days a week from 6am-1am
    For more information call     (212) 639-9675 

    East River Esplanade Dog Run

    East River At East 63th Street, Upper East Side

    Tribeca Dog Run

    830 5th Ave., Tribeca

    Dog Parks in Brooklyn

    Prospect Park Dog Beach

    95 Prospect Park West, Prospect Park
    (718) 965-895
    Hours: Special off-leash hours from 5am-9am and 9pm-1am at the Long Meadow (except ballfields). Nethermead, Peninsula Meadow, and a place for dogs to swim during those hours at the Dog Beach

    Brooklyn Bridge Dog Run

    334 Furman St, Brooklyn Bridge Park
    (718) 222-9939
    Hours: Daily dog run hours from 6:30am-10pm daily
    Two dog run locations in the park: Main Street Dog Run and Pier 6 Dog Run

    Owl’s Head Park Dog Run

     

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

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    68th Street &, Shore Rd, Bay Ridge

     

    Dog Parks in Queens

    Cunningham Park Dog Run

    193rd St &, Radnor Rd, Fresh Meadows
    Hours: Open sunrise to sunset

    K9 Korral Dog Run

    8445 Park Ln S, Woodhaven
    Hours: Open sunrise to sunset

    Underbridge Dog Run

    64th Ave. &, Grand Central Pkwy, Forest Hills

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

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    Dog Parks on Long Island

    Bay Parkeisen

    198 1st Ave, East Rockaway
     (516) 571-7245



    Eisenhower Dog Park

    576 Salisbury Park Dr, Westbury
    (516) 572-0347

    Town of Oyster Bay Dog Park

    Clocks Blvd & E Pine St, Massapequa
    (516) 797-4128

    West Hills State Park Dog Run

    Sweet Hollow Rd, Huntington Station
    (631) 854-4423

    Christopher Morley Park Dog Run

    500 Searingtown Rd N, Roslyn
    (516) 571-8113
    Dog run open year-round. Dogs are also allowed on nature trails as long as they are leashed.

     

    Dog Parks in Westchester

    Ward Acres Dog Park

    300 Broadfield Road, New Rochelle
    (914) 654-2087
    Hours: Sunrise-sunset seven days a week
    Admission: (Annually)
    New Rochelle Resident Household (up to 4 dogs)- $50
    Non-New Rochelle Resident Household (up to 4 dogs)- $50
    New Rochelle Resident Professional Dog Walker (up to 4 dogs)- $250
    Non-New Rochelle Resident Professional Dog Walker (up to 4 dogs)- $300
    Valid permit required for entering Paws Place Dog Park. Permits can be obtained from Parks and Recreation office dauky from 8:30am-4:30pm

    Oakland Beach Park

    Rye Town Park 95 Dearborn Ave., Rye
    (914) 939-3075
    Hours: 6am-9am (on the North End Hill)
    Dogs are allowed off-leash only on the North End Hill during mornings and are not permitted on beach/sand.

     

    Dog Parks in Rockland

    Kennedy Dells Dog Park

    355 N Main St, New City
    (845) 364-2670
    Hours: Sunrise-sunset seven days a week
    Walk these breathtaking trails with your on-leash pet, or let them run free in the fenced- off-leash dog park where they can make other furry friends.

    Kakiat Park

    668 Haverstraw Rd, Montebello
    (845) 364-2670
    Hours: Seven days a week 7am-8pm
    Fenced in a dog-run area within the park.

     

    Dog Parks in Bergen

    Sam Nelkin County Park - Rose Street Wallington

    316 Maple Ave Wallington, NJ

    Joseph A. Carucci Jr. Area at Riverside County Park

    Joseph A. Carucci Jr. Area River Road Lyndhurst, NJ

    Wooddale County Park

    101 Prospect Avenue Woodcliff Lake, NJ 

    Henry Hoebel Area- Leonia North Park Dog Run at Overpeck County Park

    50 Fort Lee Rd Palisades Park, NJ

    Wild Duck Pond Area at Saddle River County Park

    1133 E Ridgewood Ave Ridgewood, NJ 

    Van Saun Park Continental Avenue Entrance

    216 Forest Ave Paramus, NJ 

    For more information on these Bergn County dog parks, call (201) 336-7275

     

     
     
     

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    Author: Laura D’Angelo is a freelance writer for NYMetroParents and is currently getting her master's in English from Binghamton University. When she’s not writing features on all the best spots to bring your kids to in New York, you can often find her playing guitar or lounging at the beach. See More

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