Dog walks in Forest Hills, New York

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Forest Hills, you'll find 9 parks covering about 1,007 acres and 0.5 miles of named walking paths.

9Parks nearby

1,007Acres of parks

0Off-leash areas

0.5Trail miles

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

Parks near Forest Hills

Flushing Meadows-Corona Park1,190 acres · 0.4 mi (about 8 min walk) · Open in MapsHas an off-leash area
MacDonald Park1.4 acres · 0.1 mi (about 2 min walk) · Open in Maps
Yellowstone Municipal Park1.7 acres · 0.4 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in Maps
Russell Sage Playground1.6 acres · 0.4 mi (about 8 min walk) · Open in Maps
Willow Lake Playground1.1 acres · 0.3 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in Maps
Ehrenreich-Austin Playground1.1 acres · 0.5 mi (about 10 min walk) · Open in Maps
Forest Hills Gardens (Private)0.1 acres · 0.5 mi (about 9 min walk) · Open in Maps
Federoff Triangle0.1 acres · 0.6 mi (about 11 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Forest Hills

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. The closest neighborhoods with dog areas are Kew Gardens, Cypress Hills and Greenpoint.

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

Walking paths and trails

Pat Dolan Trail0.5 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

13 mapped drinking fountains nearby. Still bring water on warm days.
8 mapped dog waste stations along the way.
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.

Forest Hills dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Forest Hills?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Forest Hills are Flushing Meadows-Corona Park (1,190 acres), MacDonald Park (1.4 acres) and Yellowstone Municipal Park (1.7 acres). For a longer walk, try the Pat Dolan Trail. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Forest Hills?

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. Nearby New York neighborhoods with dog areas include Kew Gardens, Cypress Hills, Greenpoint.

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.