Central Park Off-Leash Areas
Central Park, New York, NY 10024
Dawn breaks over Central Park's off-leash zones in New York, where dogs bound through shaded areas like Sheep Meadow. Water, benches, dog bags, restrooms, and trash cans equip the spaces. Off-leash permitted 9pm to 9am park-wide.
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- Park
- Central Park Off-Leash Areas
- Type
- Dog park
- Location
- New York, New York
- Coordinates
- 40.7829, -73.9654
- Leash required
- No (off-leash allowed)
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (12,420 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.1 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:Yes
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:Yes
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:No
- Waste bags:Yes
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 12,420 reviewers
- · Off-leash zone
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
Off-leash hours: 9pm to 9am throughout most of Central Park. Famous Sheep Meadow and Great Lawn morning sessions are NYC dog culture.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Dog waste bags
- Off-leash
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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