Dog walks in Kew Gardens, New York

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Kew Gardens, you'll find 12 parks covering about 1,581 acres, 1 off-leash dog area, and 1.1 miles of named walking paths.

12Parks nearby

1,581Acres of parks

1Off-leash areas

1.1Trail miles

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

Parks near Kew Gardens

Flushing Meadows-Corona Park1,190 acres · in the neighborhood · Open in MapsHas an off-leash area
Forest Park566 acres · 0.3 mi (about 6 min walk) · Open in MapsHas an off-leash area
Manton Playground5.2 acres · 0.4 mi (about 8 min walk) · Open in Maps
Maple Grove Park2.7 acres · 0.3 mi (about 6 min walk) · Open in Maps
Judge Moses Weinstein Playground3.4 acres · 0.5 mi (about 11 min walk) · Open in Maps
Ehrenreich-Austin Playground1.1 acres · 0.3 mi (about 6 min walk) · Open in Maps
Willow Lake Playground1.1 acres · 0.7 mi (about 13 min walk) · Open in Maps
Queens Valley Playground1 acres · 0.6 mi (about 13 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Kew Gardens

Forest Park Barking Lot0.33 acres · 0.4 mi (about 8 min walk) · Open in Maps

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 Trail0.7 mi within a 15-minute walk
Kew Gardens Interchange Shared Use Path0.4 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

8 mapped drinking fountains nearby. Still bring water on warm days.
1 mapped dog waste station 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.

Kew Gardens dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Kew Gardens?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Kew Gardens are Flushing Meadows-Corona Park (1,190 acres), Forest Park (566 acres) and Manton Playground (5.2 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 Kew Gardens?

Yes. Forest Park Barking Lot is about 0.4 miles from the neighborhood center. Check posted hours and rules before you go.

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.