Can my dog be off-leash at Forest Park Off-Leash Areas?

Off-leash is allowed only during posted hours: Off-leash 6–9 AM and 9 PM–1 AM (park open 6 AM–1 AM).

Is Forest Park Off-Leash Areas fenced?

No — Forest Park Off-Leash Areas is open/unfenced, so reliable recall is recommended.

Is Forest Park Off-Leash Areas free?

Yes — Forest Park Off-Leash Areas is free to access. Free lots off Forest Park Dr and Woodhaven Blvd.

Open dog park · Woodhaven / Kew Gardens · Forest Park, Forest Park Dr, Queens, NY 11421

Forest Park Off-Leash Areas

Queens' big wooded park has designated off-leash areas for the standard morning and evening hours, plus the separate fenced Forest Park Barking Lot dog run for all-day off-leash play.

Off-leash · set hours

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Off-leash during set hours

Off-leash 6–9 AM and 9 PM–1 AM (park open 6 AM–1 AM).

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The facts

Off-leash
Off-leash · set hours
Fenced
No — open
Water
None
Size
538 acres
Hours
Off-leash 6–9 AM and 9 PM–1 AM (park open 6 AM–1 AM)
Surface
Grass / dirt

Parking & access

Free lots off Forest Park Dr and Woodhaven Blvd.

Good to know

Off-leash in designated areas only 6–9 AM and 9 PM–1 AM; leashed (6 ft max) otherwise.
No off-leash in the Overlook area — except inside the fenced Barking Lot dog run, which posts its own 6 AM–9 PM hours.
Carry proof of a current dog license and rabies vaccination.

Verified off-leash rules

Rules verified · source: NYC Parks — Forest Park Dog-Friendly Areas