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# 7 Best Dog Parks In Brooklyn
- URL: https://bklyner.com/7-great-dog-parks-to-check-out-in-brooklyn/
- Published: 2017-08-17T17:55:37.000Z
- Updated: 2018-02-06T19:38:42.000Z
- Author: Paul Stremple
- Tags: Animals, Central Brooklyn, Nonsponsored, North Western Brooklyn, northern brooklyn, Southern Brooklyn, summer, Western Brooklyn, dog parks, dog runs, dogs, dyker heights dog beach, Fort Greene Park, Owl's Head Park, #wp

Looking to enjoy the end of summer with your furry friend? Check out the 7 best dog parks in Brooklyn—from Dyker Heights to Greenpoint and Bay Ridge to Bed Stuy!

**1\. Hillside Dog Park, Brooklyn Heights**

A triangular park tucked between the BQE and the iconic Jehovah’s Witness building, this shaded spot for off-leash play is well attended. The mix of dirt and wood chip paths are easy on paws, if a little bit dirty. There are plenty of trees to make a shady spot to hang out—as long as your can find parking!

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**2\. Prospect Park Dog Beach, Prospect Park**

The gorgeous and expansive Prospect Park has something for everyone—especially water-loving dogs. This meadow has off-leash hours for your dog to run, plus a fenced-off section of pond for swimming! Just be aware, the large space can lead to the occasional inattentive owner…

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**3\. Fort Greene Park, Fort Greene**

Hilly Fort Greene Park has space for dogs to run before 9am and after 9pm, though leashed dogs are welcome at all times. A family friendly place full of runners, exercisers and picnics, Fort Greene is a great spot for a stroll with your pooch, surrounded by brownstones.

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**4\. Dyker Beach Dog Run, Dyker Heights**

One of the biggest spaces for dogs in New York, this off leash expanse is a great place for a high-energy pet! There’s tons of room to roam, play fetch and explore with views of the Verrazano bridge. A dedicated group of owners frequent the park, and have been diligently reminding the city to maintain the facilities—which has paid off!

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**5\. Owl’s Head Park Dog Run, Bay Ridge**

This dog run attached to Owl’s Head Park has spaces for both large and small dogs to keep your pups safe. Regulars at the park make for a welcoming community.

> [A post shared by Bailey (@baileythebean)](https://www.instagram.com/p/BXvrc91AnqE/?ref=bklyner.com) on Aug 13, 2017 at 12:02pm PDT

**6\. McCarren Park Dog Run, Williamsburg**

McCarren park has something for everyone—pool, sports fields, skate park, you name it. But most importantly, it’s got a well-shaded dog run tucked under the trees, where your pup can play. With the ground a mix of dirt and wood chips, it can get a little dirty for the dogs, so be aware of extra cleaning before heading home or piling into the car. Plus, the people-watching might be the best in the borough…

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**7\. Herbert Von King Park Dog Run, Bed Stuy**

A big dog run near the outfield of the baseball diamond, this spot in Herbert Von King Park is the place for dog owners in Bed Stuy. It’s a wood-chip run with benches for dog owners and lots of space. There tend to be a lot of a large dogs there, so keep an eye on any small pups!

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Of course, there are many more places to play with your pups than the ones we listed here—let us know what you think! Where do you bring your dog?