About
46-acre riverside park with bike paths, an amphitheater & playgrounds, plus sports courts & fields.
Reviews lean positive — 4.5 out of 5 across 4,342 Google reviews.
It keeps the same hours every day — 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM — which makes planning simple. Parking is the easy part: free street parking and metered street parking. And if it does not suit, 19 more dog parks in New York are listed further down this page.
The quick take
Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other dog parks in New York.
What works
Solid local standing
A 4.5 average from 4,342 reviews puts it comfortably above the middle of the pack.
A genuine local landmark
4,342 reviews is the kind of number a place only reaches when the whole city knows it.
Open every day
The same hours all week (6:00 AM – 1:00 AM), so there is no schedule to memorise.
Dogs welcome
A dedicated run, so the dog gets the main event rather than a tolerated corner of somewhere else.
Works with kids
Flagged as family-friendly, which usually means room to run and somewhere for the adults to sit.
Worth knowing first
Popular enough to be busy
4,342 reviews cuts both ways. Weekend afternoons draw a crowd, so go early or go midweek if you want it quiet.
Planning a visit
General guidance for dog parks, adjusted for what this listing records.
What to expect
A fenced run where dogs are typically off-leash and owners end up talking to each other whether they planned to or not.
A good fit for dog owners who want off-leash time without driving across town.
When to go
Before and after work are the busiest, most social windows. Midday is calmer if your dog prefers space. The gates are open 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM.
What to bring
- Water and a collapsible bowl
- Waste bags
- Vaccination records if the run is permit-gated
Hours
- Monday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Thursday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Friday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Saturday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Sunday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Amenities
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Common questions about John V. Lindsay East River Park
What is John V. Lindsay East River Park?
46-acre riverside park with bike paths, an amphitheater & playgrounds, plus sports courts & fields. It is a dog park in New York, NY, at FDR Dr.
What are the opening hours at John V. Lindsay East River Park?
John V. Lindsay East River Park is open 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM every day of the week.
Are dogs allowed at John V. Lindsay East River Park?
Yes — John V. Lindsay East River Park is listed as dog-friendly. Leash rules still vary from area to area, so watch for posted signs.
Is there parking at John V. Lindsay East River Park?
Parking options here include free street parking and metered street parking.
Is John V. Lindsay East River Park good for kids?
Yes — John V. Lindsay East River Park is flagged as family-friendly.
How is John V. Lindsay East River Park rated?
John V. Lindsay East River Park holds 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,342 Google reviews.
What else is nearby?
New York has 19 other dog parks listed on AllParx, including Brookdale Park, South Mountain Reservation and Fort Washington Park.
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