Canine Court & Van Cortlandt Park

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Parks · Riverdale, Bronx, New York

Canine Court & Van Cortlandt Park

FreeOff-leash permitted

A spacious fenced dog run inside Van Cortlandt Park featuring a canine agility playground with teeter-totters, hurdles, tunnels and a hanging tire for puppies. The surrounding park also offers hiking trails where leashed dogs are welcome.

Why it made the list

One of NYC's few dog runs with built-in agility equipment, set in the Bronx's largest park.

Good to know before you go

The fenced Canine Court allows off-leash play during park hours (sunrise to 1am per NYC Parks); everywhere else in the park dogs must be leashed on the 6-foot-max NYC leash. Van Cortlandt's trails are leashed-dog friendly.

Practical notes

  • Bring water — shade is limited in parts of the run
  • Try the agility equipment early before crowds arrive

What is available on site

  • Off-leash area
  • Fenced

House rules and verification

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