Dog walks in Gerritsen Beach, New York

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Gerritsen Beach, you'll find 7 parks covering about 759 acres and 4.1 miles of named walking paths.

7Parks nearby

759Acres of parks

0Off-leash areas

4.1Trail miles

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

Parks near Gerritsen Beach

Marine Park627 acres · 0.1 mi (about 1 min walk) · Open in Maps
Plumb Beach69 acres · 0.6 mi (about 12 min walk) · Open in Maps
Leif Ericson Drive52 acres · 0.6 mi (about 11 min walk) · Open in Maps
Kings Bay Field7.7 acres · 0.4 mi (about 9 min walk) · Open in Maps
Lew Fidler Park1.9 acres · 0.7 mi (about 13 min walk) · Open in Maps
Playground 2861.1 acres · 0.6 mi (about 13 min walk) · Open in Maps
Yak Playground0.5 acres · 0.5 mi (about 10 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Gerritsen Beach

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. The closest neighborhoods with dog areas are Kensington, Flatbush and Fort Hamilton.

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

Walking paths and trails

Red Trail2 mi within a 15-minute walk
Marine Park Salt Marsh Nature Trail0.8 mi within a 15-minute walk
Blue Trail0.7 mi within a 15-minute walk
Shore Parkway Greenway0.6 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

4 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.

Gerritsen Beach dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Gerritsen Beach?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Gerritsen Beach are Marine Park (627 acres), Plumb Beach (69 acres) and Leif Ericson Drive (52 acres). For a longer walk, try the Red Trail. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Gerritsen Beach?

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. Nearby New York neighborhoods with dog areas include Kensington, Flatbush, Fort Hamilton.

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.