NYC Off-Leash Hours, Decoded: The Spring 2026 Guide to Where (and When) Your Dog Can Actually Run Free
Most New Yorkers think the city’s off-leash hours are a rumor. They’re real, they’re free, and they turn Central Park, Prospect Park, and dozens of others into wide-open dog playgrounds twice a day. Here’s how to use them this spring.
Chelsea Waterside Dog Run Just Got a Major Upgrade: Your Spring 2026 NYC Dog Park Guide
The Chelsea Waterside Dog Run in Hudson River Park just doubled in size with new water features, climbing mounds, and separate areas for large and small dogs. Plus: off-leash hours, Mets Bark at the Park on April 22, and three more dog parks worth visiting this spring.
Best Dog-Friendly Weekend Activities in NYC: April 5-6, 2026
From off-leash romps in Prospect Park to rooftop dog mixers in the Bronx, here are the best dog-friendly weekend activities happening across New York City this April weekend.