Dog walks in West Village, New York

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central West Village, you'll find 41 parks covering about 448 acres, 4 off-leash dog areas, and 2.3 miles of named walking paths.

41Parks nearby

448Acres of parks

4Off-leash areas

2.3Trail miles

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

Parks near West Village

Hudson River Park413 acres · 0.3 mi (about 5 min walk) · Open in MapsHas an off-leash areaLeashed dogs welcome
Washington Square Park11 acres · 0.4 mi (about 8 min walk) · Open in MapsHas an off-leash area
Gansevoort Peninsula4.8 acres · 0.4 mi (about 9 min walk) · Open in MapsHas an off-leash area
Union Square Park6.4 acres · 0.7 mi (about 15 min walk) · Open in MapsHas an off-leash area
James J Walker Park1.3 acres · 0.3 mi (about 6 min walk) · Open in Maps
Little Island2.4 acres · 0.6 mi (about 11 min walk) · Open in Maps
Corporal John A. Seravalli Playground1.1 acres · 0.3 mi (about 6 min walk) · Open in Maps
Bleecker Playground0.2 mi (about 3 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near West Village

Leroy Street Dog Run0.1 acres · 0.4 mi (about 8 min walk) · Open in Maps
Washington Square Park Dog Run0.18 acres · 0.4 mi (about 9 min walk) · Open in Maps
Gansevoort Peninsula Dog Park0.16 acres · 0.5 mi (about 10 min walk) · Open in Maps
Robin Kovary Run for Small Dogs0.1 acres · 0.5 mi (about 10 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

Hudson River Park Esplanade1.4 mi within a 15-minute walk
High Line0.6 mi within a 15-minute walk
Pier 340.2 mi within a 15-minute walk
14th Street/6th Avenue-7th Subway transfer0.1 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

44 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.

West Village dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in West Village?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central West Village are Hudson River Park (413 acres), Washington Square Park (11 acres) and Gansevoort Peninsula (4.8 acres). For a longer walk, try the Hudson River Park Esplanade. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near West Village?

Yes. Leroy Street Dog Run is about 0.4 miles from the neighborhood center, and 3 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.