DogMapOpen dog park · Washington Heights · Fort Tryon Park, New York, NY 10040
Fort Tryon Park
Perched above the Hudson near The Cloisters, Fort Tryon offers dramatic river views and designated off-leash areas where dogs roam during the standard early-morning and late-night windows.
Off-leash · set hoursThe facts
- Off-leashOff-leash · set hours
- FencedNo — open
- WaterNone
- Size67 acres
- HoursOff-leash 6–9 AM and 9 PM–1 AM (park open 6 AM–1 AM)
- SurfaceGrass / dirt
Parking & access
Small lot off Riverside Dr plus street parking; A train to 190th St.
Good to know
- Off-leash only 6–9 AM and 9 PM–1 AM; leashed (6 ft max) the rest of the day.
- Dogs are not allowed in playgrounds, on ballfields or in the Heather Garden plantings.
- Carry proof of a current dog license and rabies vaccination.
About Fort Tryon Park
Fort Tryon Park is a free open dog park in Manhattan, New York where dogs are off-leash during posted hours. It's unfenced. Size: 67 acres.
Rules verified · source: NYC Parks — Fort Tryon Park Dog-Friendly Areas
Fort Tryon Park: FAQ
- Can my dog be off-leash at Fort Tryon Park?
- 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 Fort Tryon Park fenced?
- No — Fort Tryon Park is open/unfenced, so reliable recall is recommended.
- Is Fort Tryon Park free?
- Yes — Fort Tryon Park is free to access. Small lot off Riverside Dr plus street parking; A train to 190th St.
- Where can my dog be off-leash right now?
- Open the live DogMap map — each spot shows whether off-leash is allowed at the current date and time, including seasonal and time-of-day limits.