DogMapOpen dog park · Park Slope · Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Prospect Park & Dog Beach
Brooklyn's most famous off-leash destination — during off-leash hours dogs run free across the Long Meadow, Nethermead and Peninsula Meadow, and splash at the legendary Dog Beach, a shallow shoreline on the Lake near the Lullwater. From 9 AM to 9 PM dogs must be leashed.
Off-leash · set hoursThe facts
- Off-leashOff-leash · set hours
- FencedNo — open
- WaterLake (Dog Beach)
- Size526 acres (Long Meadow, Nethermead, Peninsula + Dog Beach)
- HoursOff-leash 6–9 AM and 9 PM–1 AM (park open 5 AM–1 AM)
- SurfaceSand / grass
Parking & access
Limited street parking around the park; most visitors walk, bike or take the subway.
Good to know
- Off-leash only 6–9 AM and 9 PM–1 AM; Dog Beach is open for swimming only during those windows — the water drops off deep fast, so supervise closely.
- Off-leash is allowed in the Long Meadow (not the ballfields), Nethermead and Peninsula Meadow (not the woodlands); dogs are never allowed in playgrounds, on ballfields or on bridle paths.
- Leashes must be 6 ft or shorter outside off-leash hours; carry proof of license and rabies vaccination.
Verified off-leash rules
Rules verified · source: Prospect Park Alliance — Dog Walking Rules
Prospect Park & Dog Beach: FAQ
- Can my dog be off-leash at Prospect Park & Dog Beach?
- Off-leash is allowed only during posted hours: Off-leash 6–9 AM and 9 PM–1 AM (park open 5 AM–1 AM).
- Is Prospect Park & Dog Beach fenced?
- No — Prospect Park & Dog Beach is open/unfenced, so reliable recall is recommended.
- Can my dog swim at Prospect Park & Dog Beach?
- Yes — Prospect Park & Dog Beach has lake water for dogs to swim in.
- Is Prospect Park & Dog Beach free?
- Yes — Prospect Park & Dog Beach is free to access. Limited street parking around the park; most visitors walk, bike or take the subway.