Westchester and Putnam Dog Parks
and Dog Friendly Parks

Elmsford

Village of Elmsford Dog Park
The Elmsford Dog Park is an off-leash, fenced-in dog park located at the corner of North Everts and Winthrop Avenues just off of Interstate 287 in Elmsford, NY. The quarter-acre park features two separate run areas, one for large breed dogs and one for small breed dogs. Pooper scooper bags are available in the park as well as disposal cans and benches for the humans as well. The village bans violent dogs and allows only those who have had their shots to enter the park. The police conduct spot checks of vaccination tags.

*Important note-read dog park safety before you visit a park.

Hastings-on-Hudson

Hastings-on-Hudson Dog Park
The Hastings-on-Hudson Dog Park is an unoffical dog park that is popular with local dogs and their guardians. It was an old skateboard park that has been converted into a dog park. One section is oncrete and two separate areas are grass/sand. The park is fenced but there is NOT a double gated entry. Consider putting a leash on your dog to exit or enter and be aware of other dog entering or leaving to play it safe. You can park easily along Warburton Ave. There are no time restrictions and the generally nobody bothers you.

*Important note-read dog park safety before you visit a park.

Katonah

Canine Commons at Beaver Dam Park
Canine Commons at Beaver Dam Park is located on Beaver Dam Rd. between Harris Rd. and Jay St. in Katonah, NY. A Town of Bedford park, under the auspices of the Bedford Recreation and Parks Department, the Canine Commons at Beaver Dam Park includes a large dog area, a small dog area and a canine agility course. The park is open from 7am to dusk for Bedford residents only. All dogs must have a valid New York State Dog license as well as a Town of Bedford permit. For licenses &/or permit information, please contact the Town Clerk's Office, 666-4534. For volunteer opportunities, or for more information on the Bedford Dog Owners Group visit www.bedforddog.org.

*Important note-read dog park safety before you visit a park.

Millwood

Gedney Park
The Gedney Park on Rte 133 in Millwood is a lovely hilly natural park. It is not fenced, so you have to have a good come on your dog (i.e. they should come when called by their guardians). But they have poop bags attached to the trees, with convenient trash cans near by. The rule is that your dog can be off lead if it isn't causing any trouble. There is a flat walk as well as some arduous hilly trails.

*Important note-read dog park safety before you visit a park.

New Rochelle

Ward Acres Park, New Rochelle
Ward Acres is located between Broadfield Road and Pinebrook Boulevard, just north of Quaker Ridge Road. The best entrances are on Broadfield. Parking is on-street. The park, formerly the estate of the Ward family (Continental Baking, "Wonder Bread"(TM)), consists of 62 acres of former meadows and buildings of a horse farm, a railroad right of way, and surrounding woodlands.

Effective April 1, 2007, pets will be allowed to run off their leashes mornings until 10 a.m. every day, all year. Weekday afternoons, unleashed dogs are allowed in the park 5 p.m. to dusk. From Nov. 15 to March 31, afternoon hours for unleashed dogs will start every day at 4 p.m. There will be no afternoon leash-free hours on weekends or holidays. For the safety of all, dogs should be under voice control (i.e. they should come when called by their guardians) at all times.

Each pet guardian will be allowed to have up to four unleashed dogs in the park. Guardians will have to purchase a permit for each dog to use the park at a cost of $50 for city residents and $250 for others. Permits will only be issued for pets that are licensed and vaccinated for rabies

The Friends of Ward Acres Park are friends, supporters, neighbors, and users of Ward Acres Park in New Rochelle, New York. They welcome those who would like to support their goal of having a park where well-behaved dogs have the opportunity to run free and socialize.
Join their email group.

*Important note-read dog park safety before you visit a park.

Ossining

Cedar Lane Dog Park
is located at 235 Cedar Lane in Ossining, NY. It is a popular spot for Westchester dog lovers. It is open year round day and night (limited lighting at night). There are benches, tables (used by humans and dogs), a Port-A-John facility, parking, and handicap access, and a has a double gate entrance to prevent a "jail break."

For the dogs, there are lots of fun objects such as the White Bone Bridge, the Tube, play house, etc all built by the Ossinign Parks Dept. The grounds are covered by innumerable tennis balls, toy bones, ropes, and the ever popular rubber chickens.

The Ossining Parks & Recreation Department requires all users of the dog park to have a Recreation ID Card. You do not have to be a resident, but are required to show proof of current rabies certificate or rabies tag.

The Friends of Ossining Dog Park hope to raise enough funds to install a proper doggie drinking fountain, and other improvements soon.

*Important note-read dog park safety before you visit a park.

Rye

Rye Town Park/Oakland Beach
The park is located along Forest Avenue in the City of Rye on sixty two acres of grasslands, forests, open fields, duck pond, and beach. It is next to Playland Park on the Long Island Sound and is a favorite spot for canine guardians to gather and socialize with their pets. The policy of the park is that all dogs must be on a leash at all times.

*Important note-read dog park safety before you visit a park.

Sleepy Hollow

Kingsland Point Park
Kingsland Point Park overlooks the Hudson River and is home to the historic1883 Lighthouse. Take Route 9 to Sleepy Hollow and turn west (toward Hudson River) onto Pierson Street (which becomes Bellwood) and continue to Palmer Avenue. Turn left onto Palmer Avenue and continue to Kingsland Point Park.

Your dog will require a dog license (issued from your town of residence) and a tag (issued from the Village of Sleepy Hollow Town Clerk at 914-366-5104) in order to use the the dog park. The $25.00 Village of Sleepy Hollow tag grants admission to the dog park and covers parking fees.

*Important note-read dog park safety before you visit a park

White Plains

White Plain's Bark Park
is located on Brockway Place. Going east on I-287 - off exit 8W, make a right at light, then right at the next light, then a left at following traffic light onto South Kensico Road. Right at the next side street (right before Best Friends Pet Care) onto Brockway Place. Special "shock absorbent" surface is easy on dog's paws and can be hosed down.

According to the The New York State Department of Transportation on or about Thursday, March 8th, the " Bark Park " was converted into a temporary work zone, and has been made off-limits to area dog-walkers and their pets. Projected completion of the excavation/installa tion of the new Box Culvert Drainage System is slated for Friday, May 18th, 2007.

*Important note-read dog park safety before you visit a park.

Parks Under Development

Dog Run, Yorktown Heights
At a March 2008 Yorktown Heights Town Hall meeting, Highway Superintendent Eric DiBartolo suggested a 1-acre parcel behind the tennis courts at Downing Park off Route 202.

Recreation Commission Chairman Joe Falcone said the commission would evaluate the site in June. Falcone called it a quality-of-life issue and said the commission would support it if the community was behind the idea. "It looks like it's doable," he said. "I believe it's going to happen."

*Important note-read dog park safety before you visit a park.

East Rumbrook Park, Greenburgh
NYS has announced a $43,000 state grant to create a dog park in the Town of Greenburgh. The Greenburgh Town Board has agreed to build a dog park at E. Rumbrook Park, a town park instead of Ridge Park (a county park). The new dog park expected to open in Oct., 2007. The Town of Greenburgh will be responsible for the maintenance of the park.

*Important note-read dog park safety before you visit a park.