Dog Runs

Washington Square Park is home to two well-loved dog runs for the community’s furriest residents & visitors. Come visit the coolest place for dogs (and their owners) to socialize in the heart of New York City’s Greenwich Village!

Location & Hours

The Washington Square Park Dog Run is located inside the park behind the Park House between Thompson St. & Sullivan St. and is open to dogs of all sizes from 6 AM to 12 AM daily. The run can be accessed from entrances both inside the park and from the perimeter sidewalk along Washington Square Park South.

The Robin Kovary Run for Small Dogs is located inside the park between the Thompson St. and LaGuardia Place and is open to dogs 25 pounds and under from 6 AM to 12 AM daily. The run can be accessed by walking along the southern pathway inside the park between Thompson St. and LaGuardia Place.

Some Run Reminders

Please reference the full list of NYC Parks Rules & Regulations signage at each of the entrances to the runs before entering and keep the below Run Reminders in mind as a valued member of the Washington Square Park Dog Run community.

Stewardship & Support

The dog runs rely on community volunteers for upkeep and maintenance. Interested in volunteering? Contact dogruns@washingtonsqpark.org now for more information on how to get involved.

The Washington Square Park Conservancy relies on donations to provide the supplies for the runs, coordinate volunteer efforts, host the annual Dog Halloween event each October, and till & deodorize the gravel in the runs twice annually.