West Side Highway

The Path that runs alongside the river is a great place to jog or walk your dogs.

Horse & Carriage Rides

59th Street and Fifth Avenue

Dogs are welcome on carriage tours of Central Park and the city. Carriages can be found been found after 10am, weather permitting, at the south end of the park. $34 for a half hour.

NYC Dog Walking Tour

(914) 633-6658

The Zuckerman Family offers "dog-friendly" walking tours of New York City. The tours last from 3-5 hours. The tours can visit Greenwich Village, Soho, Lower East Side, Little Italy, Central Park, or any where else you want. A special highlight is a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge at dusk. Call for tour rates or to arrange a guided tour.

Times Square Walking Tour

1560 Broadway between 46th and 47th streets

Every Friday at noon there is a free behind tour of Times Square hosted by Business Improvement District. Dogs are welcome on the outdoor part of the tour, but not in the historic theaters. Most of the tour is outside.

William Secord Gallery

52 East 76th Street 1-877-249-DOGS

The William Secord Gallery specializes in nineteenth century dog paintings, bronzes and works on paper. It is a popular destination for those interested in dog art and collectibles. Well-behaved dogs are welcome inside. If you ask, they will serve your pooch cookies and water. The gallery can recommend several painters if you want a portrait of your dog. The gallery is open Monday - Saturday 10a.m. to 5:00p.m. and by appointment. It is located on the third floor, so when you enter from the street, press the "William Secord" button. One of the staff members will then buzz the door open. Once inside, you can either take the small elevator or use the stairs.

Carl Schurz Park Dog Run

East End Ave.between 84th and 89th Street New York

This is an official off-leash dog area. All New York City Off-leash Dog Parks are run by the New York City Parks Department. They can be reached at 212-NEW-YORK or by calling 311 from a phone in the city of New York.

DeWitt Clinton Park Dog Run

Between 10th and 11th Ave at 52nd and 54th New York

This is an official off-leash dog area. All New York City Off-leash Dog Parks are run by the New York City Parks Department. They can be reached at 212-NEW-YORK or by calling 311 from a phone in the city of New York.

Fish Bridge Park Dog Run

Dover St., between Pearl & Water St. New York

This is an official off-leash dog area. All New York City Off-leash Dog Parks are run by the New York City Parks Department. They can be reached at 212-NEW-YORK or by calling 311 from a phone in the city of New York.

Fort Tryon Park Dog Run

Margaret Corbin Drive, Washington Heights New York

This is an official off-leash dog area. All New York City Off-leash Dog Parks are run by the New York City Parks Department. They can be reached at 212-NEW-YORK or by calling 311 from a phone in the city of New York.

Inwood Hill Park Dog Run

Dyckman St and Payson Ave New York

This is an official off-leash dog area. All New York City Off-leash Dog Parks are run by the New York City Parks Department. They can be reached at 212-NEW-YORK or by calling 311 from a phone in the city of New York.

J. Hood Wright Dog Run

Fort Washington & Haven Aves., West 173rd St. New York

This is an official off-leash dog area. All New York City Off-leash Dog Parks are run by the New York City Parks Department. They can be reached at 212-NEW-YORK or by calling 311 from a phone in the city of New York.

Madison Square Park Dog Run

Madison Ave. To 5th Ave. between East 23rd St. & East 26th St. New York

This is an official off-leash dog area. All New York City Off-leash Dog Parks are run by the New York City Parks Department. They can be reached at 212-NEW-YORK or by calling 311 from a phone in the city of New York.

Morningside Park Dog Run

Morningside Avenue between 114th and 119th Streets New York

This is an official off-leash dog area. All New York City Off-leash Dog Parks are run by the New York City Parks Department. They can be reached at 212-NEW-YORK or by calling 311 from a phone in the city of New York.

Peter Detmold Park Dog Run

West Side of FDR Drive between 49th and 51st New York

This is an official off-leash dog area. All New York City Off-leash Dog Parks are run by the New York City Parks Department. They can be reached at 212-NEW-YORK or by calling 311 from a phone in the city of New York.

Riverside Park Dog Runs

Riverside Dr at W 72nd,87th, and 105th New York

There are three official off-leash dog areas in Riverside Park. All New York City Off-leash Dog Parks are run by the New York City Parks Department. They can be reached at 212-NEW-YORK or by calling 311 from a phone in the city of New York. If you are interested in using the Riverisde Park consider viewing the electronic document Dog Owner's Guide to Riverside Park at http://nycgovparks.org/contact_us/html/contact.html.

Robert Moses Park Dog Run

41st Street and 1st Ave. New York

This is an official off-leash dog area. All New York City Off-leash Dog Parks are run by the New York City Parks Department. They can be reached at 212-NEW-YORK or by calling 311 from a phone in the city of New York.

Theodore Roosevelt Park Dog Run

Central Park West and W 81st St. New York

This is an official off-leash dog area. All New York City Off-leash Dog Parks are run by the New York City Parks Department. They can be reached at 212-NEW-YORK or by calling 311 from a phone in the city of New York.

Thomas Smith Park Dog Run

11th Ave and W. 22nd St New York

This is an official off-leash dog area. All New York City Off-leash Dog Parks are run by the New York City Parks Department. They can be reached at 212-NEW-YORK or by calling 311 from a phone in the city of New York.

Tompkins Square Park Dog Run

1st Ave and Ave B between 7th and 10th New York

This is an official off-leash dog area. All New York City Off-leash Dog Parks are run by the New York City Parks Department. They can be reached at 212-NEW-YORK or by calling 311 from a phone in the city of New York.

Union Square Dog Run

Union Square New York

This is an official off-leash dog area located on 15th Street at Union Square. All New York City Off-leash Dog Parks are run by the New York City Parks Department. They can be reached at 212-NEW-YORK or by calling 311 from a phone in the city of New York.

Parks and Open Space in New York City