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

Riverside Park Off-Leash Areas is partly fenced — there's an enclosed area plus open ground, so reliable recall still helps.

Is Riverside Park Off-Leash Areas free?

Yes — Riverside Park Off-Leash Areas is free to access. Street parking along Riverside Dr; nearest garages on the Upper West Side.

Open dog park · Upper West Side · Riverside Park, Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10024

Riverside Park Off-Leash Areas

A long, leafy riverfront park on the Upper West Side: dogs romp off-leash in the designated areas during the early-morning and late-night windows, and three fenced dog runs (W 72nd, W 87th and W 105th Streets) stay off-leash all day.

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
Partly fenced
Water
None (seasonal water at the fenced runs)
Size
~330 acres (4-mile riverfront strip)
Hours
Off-leash 6–9 AM and 9 PM–1 AM (park open 6 AM–1 AM)
Surface
Grass / dirt

Parking & access

Street parking along Riverside Dr; nearest garages on the Upper West Side.

Good to know

Off-leash in the unfenced areas only 6–9 AM and 9 PM–1 AM; the fenced runs at W 72nd, W 87th and W 105th are off-leash any time the park is open.
Dogs must be leashed (6 ft max) the rest of the day; always clean up after your dog.
Carry proof of a current dog license and rabies vaccination.

Verified off-leash rules

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