Stuyvesant Square
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Dog Park · New York, NY

Stuyvesant Square

About

This smaller, historic urban greenspace features trees, walking paths, statues & a fountain.

Reviews lean positive — 4.5 out of 5 across 1,636 Google reviews.

It keeps the same hours every day — 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM — which makes planning simple. 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 1,636 reviews puts it comfortably above the middle of the pack.

  • A genuine local landmark

    1,636 reviews is the kind of number a place only reaches when the whole city knows it.

  • Open every day

    The same hours all week (7:00 AM – 11:00 PM), 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

  • Parking is undocumented

    No lot or street parking is recorded against this listing. Assume you are hunting for a kerbside spot.

  • Popular enough to be busy

    1,636 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 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM.

What to bring

  • Water and a collapsible bowl
  • Waste bags
  • Vaccination records if the run is permit-gated

Hours

  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Amenities

Dogs Allowed
Family Friendly

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Common questions about Stuyvesant Square

What is Stuyvesant Square?

This smaller, historic urban greenspace features trees, walking paths, statues & a fountain. It is a dog park in New York, NY, at Rutherford Pl #9.

What are the opening hours at Stuyvesant Square?

Stuyvesant Square is open 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM every day of the week.

Are dogs allowed at Stuyvesant Square?

Yes — Stuyvesant Square is listed as dog-friendly. Leash rules still vary from area to area, so watch for posted signs.

Is there parking at Stuyvesant Square?

No parking is recorded for Stuyvesant Square. Expect to look for street parking nearby.

Is Stuyvesant Square good for kids?

Yes — Stuyvesant Square is flagged as family-friendly.

How is Stuyvesant Square rated?

Stuyvesant Square holds 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,636 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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Photo: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0), via Wikimedia Commons

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