Memorial Day Weekend NYC: Your Dog Is Off the Sand Now — Here’s the Boardwalk Plan
NYC’s seasonal rule just flipped: dogs are off the sand at public beaches from now until October 1. Here’s your boardwalk-based weekend plan for Coney Island, Brighton Beach, and Manhattan Beach — plus the off-leash window most owners forget.
Carl Schurz Park Dog Runs: The Upper East Side’s Two-Run System and How to Use It Right
Carl Schurz Park has two fenced dog runs — one for big dogs, one for small — tucked along the East River near Gracie Mansion. Here are the rules, the entrances, and how to fit in your first visit.
Saturday, May 16: AKC Museum of the Dog Family Day + Where to Take Your Pup This Weekend in NYC
AKC Museum of the Dog hosts Family Day today, May 16, from 12-2 PM with a Scotland-themed scavenger hunt and storytimes — paired with three Saturday afternoon dog plans across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Hudson waterfront.
Hillside Dog Park, Brooklyn Heights: The Largest Off-Leash Run in Brooklyn and Why Locals Plan Their Mornings Around It
Hillside Dog Park sits on a slope above the BQE in Brooklyn Heights, with separate fenced areas for big and small dogs and one of the best skyline views any NYC dog will ever have. Here’s the local guide.
NYC’s Best Waterfront Dog Parks for a May Weekend (and How to Make a Day of It)
This weekend, take your dog somewhere with a view. From Chelsea Waterside and Pier 84 on the Hudson to Brooklyn Bridge Park and Prospect Park’s Dog Beach, here’s a complete guide to NYC’s best waterfront dog parks — with transit directions, what to bring, and pro tips for a smooth May day out.
Jemmy’s Dog Run at Madison Square Park: Manhattan’s Smartest-Designed Dog Spot, Right Under the Flatiron
Hills, water features, separate small and large dog areas, and a Flatiron Building backdrop — Jemmy’s Dog Run packs more thoughtful design into a small footprint than almost any dog space in Manhattan.
NYC Dog Adoption Events This May: Doggy Fashion Shows, Puppy Pride, and How to Show Up Ready
Animal Care Centers of NYC has a packed May calendar — a Doggy Fashion Show in Harlem, Puppy Pride in Brooklyn, and a Police and Paws event in Queens. Here’s what’s on the calendar and how to walk in prepared whether you’re adopting or just visiting.
Skip the Manhattan Crowds: 5 Outer-Borough Dog Runs Worth the Subway Ride This Weekend
Tompkins Square gets the headlines, but the best off-leash space in NYC is often a borough away. Here are five outer-borough dog runs — Queens, Bronx, and Staten Island — built for actual room to run, with addresses, transit, and weekend-ready tips.
Your NYC Spring Dog Run Guide: Tompkins Square to Prospect Park (Plus Patios Welcome Dogs Too)
Mild temperatures, longer evenings, and dry sidewalks—late April is one of the best times of year to be a dog owner in New York City. The off-leash runs are full of energy, the dog-friendly patios are opening up, and every park in the five boroughs feels like it was designed for an afternoon with your […]
NYC Dog Weekend Plan: April 25-26, 2026 — Patios, Parks, and Adoption Meet-and-Greets
Your guide to spending April 25-26, 2026 with your dog in NYC — patio brunches, off-leash park hours, weekend adoption events, and a sunset rooftop that welcomes pups.