Central Park, the 843-acre green oasis in the center of Manhattan, is the most visited urban park in the United States. Dogs are welcome in most areas of the park, as long as they and their owners follow Park rules and regulations. From 6 a.m. until 9 a.m., and from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m., dogs in Central Park can be off-leash in any area that is not off-limits to dogs during other times of the day. Dogs must always be on leash at: Arthur Ross Pinetum, Bridle Path, Cedar Hill, Children’s Glade, Conservatory Garden, East Green, Kerbs Boathouse Plaza, The North Woods and The Ravine, The Ramble, Shakespeare Garden, Strawberry Fields, Turtle Pond Lawn, and All Lawns posted as 9:00 am areas. Dogs are never allowed at: Elm Islands at the Mall, Great Lawn Oval, Wallet Nature Sanctuary, Lilac Walk, Reservoir running track, Sheep Meadow, and All ballfields and recreational courts, playgrounds, sand volleyball courts, bodies of water, streams, and ornamental fountains.
