3 NYC Parks for Dog Walks & New Friends

4.4 (6,113)

Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 00:00 (+1)

East 10th Street

A large dog run sits inside this East Village anchor, and dogs run freely while owners settle onto the shaded benches around it. ==Sunday mornings pair an off-leash session with the park greenmarket.== Squirrels, buskers, and festival crowds keep the surrounding paths busy.

4.4 (2,731)

Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 01:00 (+1)

670 Lafayette Ave

One of Brooklyn's first parks keeps a dedicated dog park beside its lawns and playgrounds. ==Gates stay open until 1:00 AM, the latest of these three runs.== Summer weekends bring Summerstage sets to the pavilion, and the dog crowd shares the block with live music. Entry is free.

4.4 (627)

Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 21:00

41-15 Skillman Ave

A double dog run anchors this Long Island City park, stocked with seating, a water fountain, and a hose for rinse-downs. ==Poop bags wait at the gate, and a Saturday farmers market sets up next door.== The park closes at 9:00 PM, earlier than the others.