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The Bramble (Central Park)
79th St Transverse, New York, NY 10024
Metropark🪢 Leash required
36 acres
⭐ 4.8
4,820 reviews
In a wooded section of Central Park near 79th Street in New York, leashed dogs stroll 36 acres of paths. Shade from trees provides comfort, water fountains hydrate, benches offer breaks, and trash cans keep areas clean.
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- Park
- The Bramble (Central Park)
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- New York, New York
- Coordinates
- 40.7794, -73.9697
- Size
- 36 acres
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (4,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.6 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:Yes
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:No
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
6.6/ 10
Solid
- · ★ 4.8 from 4,820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
Wooded section of Central Park near 79th St. Leashed dogs on 36 acres of paths.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Trash cans
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