Can my dog be off-leash at Van Cortlandt 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 Van Cortlandt Park fenced?

No — Van Cortlandt Park is open/unfenced, so reliable recall is recommended.

Is Van Cortlandt Park free?

Yes — Van Cortlandt Park is free to access. Lots off Broadway and Van Cortlandt Park S; 1 train to 242nd St.

Open dog park · Van Cortlandt Village / Riverdale · Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, NY 10471

Van Cortlandt Park

The Bronx's vast 1,146-acre park has expansive meadows and woods where dogs go off-leash during the standard early and late hours — except in playgrounds and other signposted no-dog zones.

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
1,146 acres
Hours
Off-leash 6–9 AM and 9 PM–1 AM (park open 6 AM–1 AM)
Surface
Grass / dirt

Parking & access

Lots off Broadway and Van Cortlandt Park S; 1 train to 242nd St.

Good to know

Off-leash only 6–9 AM and 9 PM–1 AM; off-leash everywhere during those hours except where signage prohibits dogs.
Leashed (6 ft max) the rest of the day; dogs not allowed in playgrounds, ballfields or pool areas.
Carry proof of a current dog license and rabies vaccination.

Verified off-leash rules

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