Dog walks in Bedford Park, New York

The parks, off-leash dog areas, and trails within about a 15-minute walk of central Bedford Park.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Bedford Park, you'll find 17 parks covering about 836 acres and 3.5 miles of named walking paths.

17Parks nearby

836Acres of parks

0Off-leash areas

3.5Trail miles

Map of parks, dog areas, and walking paths within about a 15-minute walk of Bedford Park, New York — Neighborhood center Parks Dog areas Walking paths Water fountains ~15-minute walk

Parks near Bedford Park

Bronx Park709 acres · 0.3 mi (about 6 min walk) · Open in MapsHas an off-leash area
Moshulu Parkway70 acres · 0.2 mi (about 4 min walk) · Open in Maps
Williamsbridge Oval20 acres · 0.6 mi (about 11 min walk) · Open in Maps
Harris Park13 acres · 0.5 mi (about 9 min walk) · Open in Maps
St. James Park12 acres · 0.6 mi (about 12 min walk) · Open in Maps
Jerome Park6.9 acres · 0.6 mi (about 12 min walk) · Open in Maps
Poe Park2.5 acres · 0.5 mi (about 11 min walk) · Open in Maps
Hawthorne/Rooney Tennis Courts1.2 acres · 0.3 mi (about 6 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Bedford Park

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. The closest neighborhoods with dog areas are Norwood, Bronxdale and Spuyten Duyvil.

Off-leash hours and rules vary by park. Always check the posted signs before letting your dog off leash.

Walking paths and trails

Mosholu-Pelham Greenway1 mi within a 15-minute walk
Blue Trail0.5 mi within a 15-minute walk
Bronx River Greenway0.4 mi within a 15-minute walk
Spicebush Trail0.3 mi within a 15-minute walk
Ridge Trail0.3 mi within a 15-minute walk
Red Trail0.2 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

8 mapped drinking fountains nearby. Still bring water on warm days.
New York summers are hot and humid, and winters bring snow and salted sidewalks, so time walks for cooler hours and wipe paws after winter walks. In many NYC parks, dogs can be off-leash in designated areas before 9 a.m. and after 9 p.m. Outside those hours and areas, leashes are required, so check the posted rules for each park.
Planning the day's walk? See how long to walk your dog, check if it's too hot or too cold.

Bedford Park dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Bedford Park?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Bedford Park are Bronx Park (709 acres), Moshulu Parkway (70 acres) and Williamsbridge Oval (20 acres). For a longer walk, try the Mosholu-Pelham Greenway. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Bedford Park?

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. Nearby New York neighborhoods with dog areas include Norwood, Bronxdale, Spuyten Duyvil.

Park, trail, and amenity data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), as of September 18, 2026. Distances are straight-line from the neighborhood's center point, so actual walking routes are a little longer. Parks marked as closed to dogs in OpenStreetMap are left out, but rules change, so follow posted signs.