Dog walks in Long Island City, New York

The parks, off-leash dog areas, and trails within about a 15-minute walk of central Long Island City.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Long Island City, you'll find 22 parks covering about 59 acres, 3 off-leash dog areas, and 0.9 miles of named walking paths.

22Parks nearby

59Acres of parks

3Off-leash areas

0.9Trail miles

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

Parks near Long Island City

Hunter’s Point South Waterfront Park11 acres · 0.6 mi (about 12 min walk) · Open in MapsHas an off-leash area
Murray Playground2.5 acres · 0.1 mi (about 2 min walk) · Open in MapsHas an off-leash area
Gantry Plaza State Park9.7 acres · 0.4 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in Maps
Queensbridge Park14 acres · 0.6 mi (about 13 min walk) · Open in Maps
Southpoint Park7.9 acres · 0.7 mi (about 13 min walk) · Open in Maps
FDR Four Freedoms State Park4.2 acres · 0.7 mi (about 14 min walk) · Open in Maps
Malt Drive2.5 acres · 0.6 mi (about 12 min walk) · Open in Maps
Smiling Hogshead Ranch1.1 acres · 0.3 mi (about 6 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Long Island City

Murray Playground dog area0.12 acres · 0.1 mi (about 2 min walk) · Open in Maps
Hunter’s Point South Waterfront Park dog area0.13 acres · 0.6 mi (about 12 min walk) · Open in Maps
Sven Dog Park0.1 acres · 0.7 mi (about 14 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

Pulaski Bridge0.5 mi within a 15-minute walk
Queens Plaza Greenway0.2 mi within a 15-minute walk
Queens Boulevard0.2 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

18 mapped drinking fountains nearby, 1 with a dog bowl or dog-level spout. 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.

Long Island City dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Long Island City?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Long Island City are Hunter’s Point South Waterfront Park (11 acres), Murray Playground (2.5 acres) and Gantry Plaza State Park (9.7 acres). For a longer walk, try the Pulaski Bridge. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Long Island City?

Yes. Murray Playground dog area is about 0.1 miles from the neighborhood center, and 2 more off-leash areas are within a 15-minute walk. 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.