Charles A. Dana W 110 Discovery Center E 110 Dogs in Central Park
Harlem New York City’s dogs love Central Park. To ensure visitors and pets alike stay safe, Meer North Woods dog owners must follow the rules as outlined by NYC Parks. Dogs are never allowed in the following Even during off-leash hours, dogs must W 106 E 106 Great locations: always be leashed in the following locations: Hill Conservatory • All ballfields and recreational courts • Arthur Ross Pinetum Garden The Ravine • All playgrounds • Bridle Path The Loch • All sand volleyball courts • Cedar Hill The Pool • All water bodies, streams, and • Children’s Glade (Great Hill area)
North Meadow ornamental fountains • Conservatory Garden W 100 • Elm islands at the Mall • East Green North Meadow Recreation Center East Meadow • Great Lawn Oval • East Meadow Oval • Hallett Nature Sanctuary • Kerbs Boathouse Plaza W 97 E 97 • Nell Singer Lilac Walk • The North Woods Tennis Courts • Stephanie and Fred Shuman Running Track • The Ramble • Sheep Meadow • Shakespeare Garden N • Strawberry Fields E W Dogs must be on-leash 9:00 am – 9:00 pm. • Turtle Pond Lawn S Off-leash hours are 6:00 am – 9:00 am • Other areas where signs requiring dogs and 9:00 pm – 1:00 am. to be leashed are posted Reservoir E 90 Visit Responsibly Central Park’s dogs and their owners are part of the vibrant community that makes the Park W 86 a special place. Help us keep the Park clean and safe by respecting these rules: Arthur Ross Pinetum E 85 • Dogs must always always be under the control of their owner. • Dogs must have a NYC license tag and valid rabies tag.
Great Lawn • Dogs must not dig, chase, or harm wildlife; damage Park property; or interfere with other
CENTRAL PARK WEST PARK CENTRAL Park users. W 81 • Always clean up after your dog, including dog hair that you brush off in the Park. Turtle Pond • Please respect signs, fences, and red flags that may indicate temporary closures Belvedere Castle E 79 due to restoration, maintenance, or weather conditions. These rules are part of the NYC legal code; dog owners may be fined for any violation.
The Ramble Get Involved Paws is a Central Park Conservancy working group that discusses how to enhance the Central The Lake Park experience of dog owners and dogs while encouraging Park stewardship, responsible dog ownership, cooperation with other Park user groups, and an understanding of the Bethesda W 72 Terrace E 72 Strawberry Conservancy’s role and mission. Participants in the Paws Working Group are dog owners Fields who represent the numerous dog communities within the Park and are interested in working with the Conservancy in establishing and maintaining a productive and mutually beneficial relationship with those communities. The Mall Visit centralparknyc.org/contact for more information about the Paws Working Group. Sheep Meadow Balto
W 66 Dene E 66 Dairy Visitor Slope W 65 Center & Gift E 65 Carousel Shop Map Key Heckscher Arsenal Ballfields Chess & Checkers House Central Dog Drinking Fountain Park Zoo Park Drives (Always leash dogs when on or crossing the drives. Use marked recreation lane and crosswalks.) Hallett Nature Sanctuary Shared Bike Path The Pond
W 59 E 59 Restrooms / Closed Winter Wheelchair Accessible