105th Street Dog Run is a fenced off-leash space in Riverside Park near West 105th Street in Manhattan. The run has separate areas for larger and smaller dogs, a dirt-and-gravel surface, shade, benches and seasonal water.
Plan your visit
- Location: Riverside Park at West 105th Street, New York, NY 10025.
- Hours: Riverside Park closes at 1 a.m. Check posted notices for temporary restrictions.
- Enclosure: Dogs may play off leash inside the fenced dog run. Keep your dog leashed everywhere outside its gates in this section of the park.
- Play areas: Separate sections give smaller and larger dogs their own space.
- Water: The run has a water fountain, but visitors report that it may be shut off during colder months. Bring a bowl and backup water.
- Parking: There is no dedicated dog-run lot. Street parking is limited, so walking or transit may be easier.
Find the dog park entrance
Approach Riverside Park from Riverside Drive at West 105th Street and follow the park paths toward the dog-run marker shown on the official map. The run is inside the park rather than directly on Riverside Drive. Keep your dog leashed until both of you are safely inside the fenced entrance.
Layout, surface and comfort
The run has separate fenced spaces for small and larger dogs. Its natural dirt-and-gravel surface drains differently from turf: it can become dusty during dry spells and muddy after rain. Mature trees provide shade, while benches give handlers a place to sit without leaving the play area.
Water and seasonal conditions
NYC Parks lists water fountains among the amenities at Riverside Park’s dog runs. Visitors say the 105th Street run also keeps hoses and cleanup supplies available, although water service can be seasonal. Carry water during freezing weather and on hot days, and check the ground and your dog’s paws before leaving.
Rules before entering
NYC Parks requires dogs to be licensed, vaccinated and under their handler’s control. Clean up waste, prevent digging and do not let a dog chase wildlife or interfere with other park users. Follow all posted signs and directions from park staff.
The courtesy off-leash hours offered in some parts of Riverside Park do not apply between West 100th and West 110th streets. At 105th Street, use the fenced dog run for off-leash play and keep your dog leashed on the surrounding paths and lawns.
What park visitors say
Park visitors often describe this as a spacious, social neighborhood run with friendly regulars, useful shade and room for dogs to move. Reviews also mention the separate small-dog area and convenient water when it is operating. The most common cautions concern dust in dry weather, mud after rain and seasonal water shutoffs.
Check current information
See the Riverside Park Conservancy’s 105th Street Dog Run page for park-specific updates. Review the NYC Parks dog owners’ guide for the official map and rules before visiting.
