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    Find a dog park, then check the source before you go.

    A growing starter directory for dog parents in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Browse 15 curated listings with the hours, rules, amenities, and caveats each official source publishes.

    Starter coverage, not a complete directorySources checked September 21, 2026
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    NY

    Central Park Off-Leash Area

    New York City

    Location

    Central Park, from Fifth Avenue to Central Park West, 59th Street to 110th Street

    Facility type

    NYC Parks designated off-leash areas

    Published hours

    Off-leash areas operate from park opening until 9:00 a.m. and from 9:00 p.m. until park closing. Exact opening/closing times are not published on the dog-area page.

    Leash & access rules

    Dogs must be on a leash no longer than six feet outside designated off-leash areas and times; owners must carry proof of current dog license and rabies vaccination, clean up waste, and prevent dogs from chasing wildlife.

    Published amenities

    Not published on the official page.

    Checked September 21, 2026

    Official listing/source
    NY

    Prospect Park Off-Leash Area

    New York City

    Location

    Prospect Park, Brooklyn, bounded by Prospect Park West, Flatbush Avenue, Parkside Avenue, and Ocean Avenue

    Facility type

    NYC Parks designated off-leash areas

    Published hours

    Park opening until 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. until park closing. Exact opening/closing times are not published on the dog-area page.

    Leash & access rules

    Six-foot leash required outside designated off-leash areas and times; license, rabies-vaccination, waste-cleanup, and wildlife-protection requirements apply as stated by NYC Parks.

    Published amenities

    Not published on the official page.

    Checked September 21, 2026

    Official listing/source
    NY

    Flushing Meadows Corona Park Off-Leash Area

    New York City

    Location

    Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens

    Facility type

    NYC Parks designated off-leash area

    Published hours

    Park opening until 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. until park closing. Exact opening/closing times are not published on the dog-area page.

    Leash & access rules

    Six-foot leash required outside designated off-leash areas and times; license, rabies-vaccination, waste-cleanup, and wildlife-protection requirements apply as stated by NYC Parks.

    Published amenities

    Not published on the official page.

    Checked September 21, 2026

    Official listing/source
    NY

    Town of Oyster Bay Dog Park at Massapequa

    Massapequa

    Location

    Clocks Boulevard and East Pine Street, Massapequa, New York

    Facility type

    Town-operated public dog park

    Published hours

    Seven days a week, 8:00 a.m. to dusk; may close during extreme weather

    Leash & access rules

    Park rules are displayed at the facility; the official page does not reproduce the leash language.

    Published amenities

    • More than one acre of wooded parkland
    • Separate fenced large-dog and small-dog runs
    • Benches
    • Pet water fountains
    • Shaded areas
    • Sun shelters

    Checked September 21, 2026

    Official listing/source
    NY

    Town of Oyster Bay Dog Park at Centre Island Beach

    Bayville

    Location

    365 Bayville Avenue, Bayville, New York

    Facility type

    Town-operated public dog park

    Published hours

    Seven days a week, 8:00 a.m. to dusk; may close during extreme weather

    Leash & access rules

    Park rules are displayed at the facility; dogs are not permitted on the beach; the official page does not reproduce the full leash language.

    Published amenities

    • Water views
    • Separate fenced large-dog and small-dog areas
    • Seating
    • Fibar footing
    • Shaded areas
    • Fresh water
    • Dog-waste bags
    • ADA compliance

    Checked September 21, 2026

    Official listing/source
    NJ

    Mercer County Park Dog Parks

    West Windsor / Hamilton / Lawrence

    Location

    Mercer County Park, New Jersey

    Facility type

    County park with separate small-dog and large-dog dog parks

    Published hours

    General park hours are sunrise to sunset, seven days a week, year-round. A separate dog-park schedule is not published.

    Leash & access rules

    Dog-park-specific leash rules are not published on the official page.

    Published amenities

    • Separate small-dog and large-dog dog parks
    • Public restrooms

    Checked September 21, 2026

    Official listing/source
    NJ

    Saddle River County Park Dog Park, Wild Duck Pond Area

    Ridgewood

    Location

    Wild Duck Pond Area, Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, New Jersey

    Facility type

    Bergen County public park with an off-leash dog-park area

    Published hours

    Not published on the official page

    Leash & access rules

    The page identifies an off-leash dog-park area, but rules for leashing outside the area, vaccinations, and capacity are not published.

    Published amenities

    • Off-leash dog-park area
    • ADA-accessible playground
    • Fishing
    • Picnic pavilion with electric
    • Model boating in the Wild Duck Pond Area

    Checked September 21, 2026

    Official listing/source
    NJ

    South Mountain Reservation Dog Park

    West Orange / Maplewood / Millburn

    Location

    South Orange Avenue and Cherry Lane, West Orange, New Jersey 07052

    Facility type

    Essex County public reservation containing a dog park

    Published hours

    Dog-park-specific hours are not published on the current reservation page

    Leash & access rules

    County rules PDF says dogs must be vaccinated and licensed, no more than two dogs per person, dogs accompanied by an adult age 15+, leashed outside the off-leash facility, no puppies under four months, no spiked/pronged/choke collars, no children under eight inside, and owners must remove waste.

    Published amenities

    Not published on the official page.

    Checked September 21, 2026

    Official listing/source
    NJ

    Thompson Park Off-Leash Dog Area

    Lincroft

    Location

    Thompson Park, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, New Jersey 07738

    Facility type

    Monmouth County Park System public off-leash dog area

    Published hours

    Seven days a week, 6:00 a.m. to dusk; Thursday opens at 9:00 a.m. for maintenance

    Leash & access rules

    Puppies at least four months; dogs six months+ spayed/neutered; current vaccinations and licensed collar; owner may bring up to two dogs and must remain with them and carry a leash for each; children under eight not permitted; capacity 20 dogs/25 owners per fenced area; owners clean up.

    Published amenities

    • About 1.5 acres total
    • Separate 1.25-acre area for dogs over 35 pounds
    • Separate 0.25-acre area for dogs 35 pounds or less
    • Water at the site
    • Nearby toilets
    • Adjacent parking

    Checked September 21, 2026

    Official listing/source
    NJ

    Wolf Hill Recreation Area Off-Leash Dog Area

    Oceanport

    Location

    Wolf Hill Recreation Area, 3 Crescent Place, Oceanport, New Jersey 07757

    Facility type

    Monmouth County Park System public off-leash dog area

    Published hours

    Seven days a week, 7:00 a.m. to dusk; closed until 9:00 a.m. Wednesdays April through November for maintenance

    Leash & access rules

    Current vaccinations; licensed collar; owner remains with dogs; maximum two dogs per owner; leash carried; dogs six months+ spayed/neutered; puppies at least four months; no children under eight; cleanup required.

    Published amenities

    • Four-acre area
    • Separate section for dogs of all sizes
    • Separate section for dogs 35 pounds or less
    • Waste bags
    • Garbage cans
    • Portable toilets near parking
    • Ample parking
    • Sheltered picnic tables

    Checked September 21, 2026

    Official listing/source
    CT

    Stamford Dog Park, Courtland Park

    Stamford

    Location

    Courtland Park, Stamford, Connecticut 06902

    Facility type

    City-described nonprofit, all-volunteer dog park with two enclosed areas

    Published hours

    Sunrise to sunset, 365 days a year, weather permitting, according to the operator page

    Leash & access rules

    Stamford regulations require dogs to be leashed in city parks except at a facility designated and posted for off-leash use; owners must pick up after dogs.

    Published amenities

    • Two enclosed areas
    • Separate area for larger dogs
    • Separate area for smaller, timid, or older dogs

    Checked September 21, 2026

    Official listing/source
    CT

    Danbury Dog Park at Miry Brook

    Danbury

    Location

    76 Miry Brook Road, Danbury, Connecticut 06810

    Facility type

    City-listed off-leash dog park with two fenced areas

    Published hours

    Not published on the official facility page

    Leash & access rules

    The city says the park is off-leash and requires users to clean up after dogs; other rules are not published on the official facility page.

    Published amenities

    • Two fenced areas

    Checked September 21, 2026

    Official listing/source
    CT

    Wethersfield Dog Park, Mill Woods Park

    Wethersfield

    Location

    154 Prospect Street, Wethersfield, Connecticut 06109

    Facility type

    Town-operated enclosed off-leash dog park within Mill Woods Park

    Published hours

    Sunrise to sunset

    Leash & access rules

    Dogs leashed entering/exiting; owner carries leash and keeps dogs within view and voice control; valid license and rabies vaccination; puppies under four months, dogs in heat, and aggressive dogs prohibited; maximum three dogs per person; no choke/prong/pinch/spike collars; cleanup required; children under 15 accompanied by an adult; no smoking, glass, or food in dog park.

    Published amenities

    • Enclosed off-leash area
    • Separate area for small or timid dogs

    Checked September 21, 2026

    Official listing/source
    CT

    Union Street Dog Park

    New Haven

    Location

    87 Union Street, New Haven, Connecticut

    Facility type

    City-listed public dog park

    Published hours

    Sunrise to sunset

    Leash & access rules

    Not published on the official dog-park listing

    Published amenities

    Not published on the official page.

    Checked September 21, 2026

    Official listing/source
    CT

    Glastonbury Dog Park, Riverfront Park

    Glastonbury

    Location

    Riverfront Park, 200 Welles Street, Glastonbury, Connecticut 06033

    Facility type

    Town dog park with fenced off-leash area and separate small-dog area

    Published hours

    One-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset

    Leash & access rules

    Dogs may be off-leash within fenced area; leash in/out and attendant holds a leash for each dog; current rabies vaccination/tag and license for dogs six months+; dogs under four months, females in heat, sick/aggressive/known dangerous dogs prohibited; maximum two dogs per person; dogs attended, in sight and voice control; cleanup and hole repair required; children under 16 need attendant 16+; no choke/prong/pinch/spiked/electronic collars.

    Published amenities

    • Fenced off-leash area
    • Separate small-dog area
    • Benches
    • Waste receptacles
    • Dog-litter bags
    • Shaded designated off-leash area

    Checked September 21, 2026

    Official listing/source

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