LIC Dog Park

About

This off-leash dog park in Long Island City provides dedicated space for canine recreation within the larger Gantry Plaza State Park complex. The facility features two separate dog run areas - one located at the corner of 48th Avenue and Vernon Boulevard, and another on Center Boulevard between 46th and 47th Avenues. Both areas allow dogs to exercise freely without leash restrictions during regular park hours from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily. The gravel-covered outdoor facility offers ample room for dogs to run and socialize while their owners enjoy views of the Manhattan skyline. Pet waste bag dispensers are strategically placed throughout the areas to help maintain cleanliness. Dog owners should note that pets must remain leashed when using the paved pathways and plazas outside the designated off-leash zones. Access to the dog runs is included as part of the state park, though standard vehicle entry fees may apply depending on arrival method and season. The facility operates under New York State Parks regulations, requiring all dogs to have current rabies vaccinations and limiting each visitor to a maximum of two pets during their visit.