Van Cortlandt Park
6131 Broadway, Bronx, NY 10471
1,146 acres · 11 miles of trails
NYC's third-largest park in the Bronx spans 1,146 acres with off-leash hours and the fenced Canine Court area. Shade trees, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans support visits. Check daily off-leash times.
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- Park
- Van Cortlandt Park
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Bronx, New York
- Coordinates
- 40.8975, -73.8917
- Size
- 1,146 acres
- Trail miles
- 11
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Reactive dogs (fenced), High-energy dogs, Hikers
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (4,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 8.9 / 10 — Exceptional
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:Yes
- Off-leash zone:Yes
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 4,810 reviewers
- · Off-leash zone
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
NYC's third-largest park (1,146 acres). Off-leash hours + Canine Court off-leash dog area.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Fully fenced
- Off-leash
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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