Where can I run my dog downtown?
James’ Dog Run at Madison Square Park — East 24th Street at Fifth Avenue — new umbrellas courtesy of the Madison Square Park Conservancy. Open dawn to dusk.
West Chelsea Dog Run at 22nd Street and 11th Ave (Thomas Smith Park). Voted “best of New York” by New York mag here. Stylish and noisy. Open dawn to dusk.
George’s Dog Run in Washington Square Park. (For large dogs, there is a separate run for small dogs). West Fourth Street and Thompson. Open dawn to dusk.
Tribeca Dog Run. Membership required. Warren between Greenwich and Chambers. Open 24 hours.