Can my dog be off-leash at Tompkins Square Dog Run?

Yes — Tompkins Square Dog Run is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.

Is Tompkins Square Dog Run fenced?

Yes — Tompkins Square Dog Run is fully enclosed.

Is Tompkins Square Dog Run free?

Yes — Tompkins Square Dog Run is free to access. Street parking only; L train to 1st Ave or 6 to Astor Pl.

Where can my dog be off-leash right now?

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Fenced dog park · East Village · Tompkins Square Park, E 9th St & Ave B, New York, NY 10009

Tompkins Square Dog Run

Opened in 1990, this is New York City's oldest and largest dog run — locally known as 'First Run.' A fully fenced, double-sided run with separate large- and small-dog sections, gravel and astroturf, and a seasonal dog pool.

Off-leash · always

Off-leash right now?

Off-leash anytime

Leash-free whenever the spot is open.

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The facts

Off-leash
Off-leash · always
Fenced
Yes — enclosed
Water
Fountain + seasonal pool
Size
Large double run (large + small dog sides)
Hours
Off-leash all day (park open 6 AM–midnight)
Surface
Grass / dirt

Parking & access

Street parking only; L train to 1st Ave or 6 to Astor Pl.

Good to know

Fully fenced and off-leash all day during park hours — no morning/evening restriction like the open parks.
Separate sections for large and small dogs; the all-dogs side has a warm-weather pool.
Volunteer-run by the First Run group; the city’s first official dog run.

About Tompkins Square Dog Run

Tompkins Square Dog Run is a free fenced dog park in Manhattan, New York where dogs are off-leash year-round. It's fully fenced, with a drinking fountain on site. Size: Large double run (large + small dog sides).

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