Manhattan Dog Parks (2025 Edition)

 

Best Dog Parks in Manhattan 

If you're a dog owner in Manhattan, finding the perfect place for your pup to run, play, and socialize is a must. Luckily, NYC has plenty of dog parks and off-leash areas—but which ones are the best?

In this guide, we’ll cover:
✅ Top Manhattan dog parks (with addresses & accessibility info)
✅ Best off-leash areas in Central Park & beyond
✅ Pro tips for NYC dog owners

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Best Manhattan Dog Parks (2025 List)

Here’s a breakdown of the top dog parks in Manhattan, including whether they’re fenced, off-leash, or accessible.

Name	Address	Type	Accessible?
Tompkins Square Park Dog Run	1st Ave to Ave B, E 7th to E 10th St	Fenced Run	✅ Yes
Madison Square Park Dog Run	Madison Ave to 5th Ave, E 23rd to E 26th St	Fenced Run	❌ No
Washington Square Park Dog Run	5th Ave, Waverly Pl, W 4th St	Fenced Run	❌ No
Riverside Park Dog Run (3 Runs)	Riverside Dr at W 72nd, 87th, 105th	Fenced Run	❌ No
Theodore Roosevelt Park Dog Run	Central Park West at W 81st St	Fenced Run	❌ No
Carl Schurz Park Dog Run	East End Ave to East River (84th-89th St)	Fenced Run	❌ No
Union Square Dog Run	15th St & Union Square West	Fenced Run	❌ No
Central Park Off-Leash Areas	23 designated zones	Off-Leash	❌ No
Randalls Island Off-Leash Areas	Most areas (check signage)	Off-Leash	❌ No

(Full list at the end of this post!)

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Best Off-Leash Dog Areas in Manhattan

While fenced dog runs are great for safety, some pups love the freedom of off-leash zones. Here are the best spots:

1. Central Park (23 Off-Leash Areas)

📍 Where? Scattered throughout the park (check NYC Parks map)
🕒 Hours: 6 AM–9 AM & 9 PM–1 AM (off-leash only)
🐕 Best for: Big dogs who love open spaces

2. Randall’s Island Park

📍 Where? Most areas (except where prohibited)
🕒 Hours: 6 AM–9 AM & 9 PM–1 AM (off-leash)
🐕 Best for: Water-loving dogs (some beach access!)

3. Dyckman Fields (Inwood)

📍 Where? Dyckman St near the Hudson River
🕒 Hours: 6 AM–9 AM & 9 PM–1 AM (off-leash)
🐕 Best for: Dogs who love running near the water

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Pro Tips for NYC Dog Owners

✔ Check NYC Parks’ official rules – Off-leash hours are 6 AM–9 AM & 9 PM–1 AM in most parks.
✔ Bring water & waste bags – Not all parks have fountains.
✔ Avoid peak times – Weekday mornings are less crowded.
✔ Try a dog meetup – Some parks have breed-specific playgroups.

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Full List of Manhattan Dog Parks

Name	Address	Type	Accessible?
Brooklyn Bridge Park Dog Run	Pier 6	Fenced Run	❌ No
Carl Schurz Park Dog Run	East End Ave to East River (84th-89th St)	Fenced Run	❌ No
Central Park Off-Leash Areas	23 zones	Off-Leash	❌ No
Coleman Oval Park Dog Run	Pike & Monroe Sts	Fenced Run	❌ No
Corlears Hook Park Dog Run	Cherry & Jackson Sts	Fenced Run	❌ No
De Witt Clinton Park Dog Run	W 52nd to W 54th St	Fenced Run	❌ No
Dyckman Fields	Dyckman St near Hudson River	Off-Leash	❌ No
East River Esplanade Dog Run	E 63rd St	Fenced Run	❌ No
Fish Bridge Park Dog Run	Dover St (Pearl & Water St)	Fenced Run	❌ No
Fort Tryon Park Dog Run	Margaret Corbin Dr	Fenced Run	❌ No
Ft. Washington Park Dog Run	165th St & Riverside Dr	Fenced Run	❌ No
Highbridge Park Dog Run	Amsterdam & Fort George Aves	Fenced Run	❌ No
Inwood Hill Park Dog Run	Seaman Ave & Isham St	Fenced Run	❌ No
J. Hood Wright Park Dog Run	W 173rd St	Fenced Run	❌ No
Madison Square Park Dog Run	E 23rd to E 26th St	Fenced Run	❌ No
Marcus Garvey Park Dog Run	E 120th St	Fenced Run	❌ No
Morningside Park Dog Run	114th to 119th St	Fenced Run	❌ No
Peter Detmold Park Dog Run	E 49th to E 51st St	Fenced Run	❌ No
Randalls Island Off-Leash Areas	Most areas	Off-Leash	❌ No
Riverside Park Dog Run	W 72nd, 87th, 105th St	Fenced Run	❌ No
Robert Moses Park Dog Run	41st & 42nd St at 1st Ave	Fenced Run	❌ No
St. Nicholas Park Dog Run	W 128th to W 141st St	Fenced Run	❌ No
Theodore Roosevelt Park Dog Run	W 81st St	Fenced Run	❌ No
Thomas Jefferson Park Dog Run	E 112th St & FDR Dr	Fenced Run	❌ No
Tompkins Square Park Dog Run	E 7th to E 10th St	Fenced Run	✅ Yes
Union Square Dog Run	15th St & Union Square W	Fenced Run	❌ No
Washington Square Park Dog Run	W 4th St	Fenced Run	❌ No

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Our thoughts...

Manhattan has tons of great dog parks, whether your pup prefers fenced runs or open off-leash spaces. Tompkins Square Park is the only accessible dog run, while Central Park and Randall’s Island offer more freedom.

Which park does your dog love? Let us know in the comments!

📌 Bookmark this guide for the next time you and your pup need a new adventure!

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