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Riverside Park Dog Run (West 72nd)
W 72nd St & Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10023
Dog park🦮 Off-leash
⭐ 4.7
1,820 reviews
Overlooking the Hudson from New York's Upper West Side, this fenced off-leash dog run offers shade, water, benches, and dog bags. Restrooms nearby aid longer stays. River breezes keep it cool.
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- Park
- Riverside Park Dog Run (West 72nd)
- Type
- Dog park
- Location
- New York, New York
- Coordinates
- 40.7800, -73.9847
- Leash required
- No (off-leash allowed)
- Best for
- Reactive dogs (fenced), Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.1 / 10 — Great vibes
- 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:Yes
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:No
- Waste bags:Yes
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
7.1/ 10
Great vibes
- · ★ 4.7 from 1,820 reviewers
- · Off-leash zone
- · Fully fenced
- · Water on-site
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Dog policy
Upper West Side off-leash dog run. Hudson River views.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Dog waste bags
- Fully fenced
- Off-leash
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