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    Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Lawrence, NY

    There are 30 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Lawrence. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Lawrence.

    Pet Friendly Sands Point Preserve

    Sands Point Preserve

    Sands Point, NY
    Sands Point Preserve Bring Fido to walk along the Sand Point Castle or hike up the cliffs at Sands Point Preserve, overlooking the Long Island Sound in San Points, NY. Fido must be leashed at all times. Dogs are not permitted on the beach at any time. The Dog Run – also known as Charlie’s Run – offers two large spaces for pups to romp and socialize, one for small dogs and one for dogs of any size. See Details
    Pet Friendly Central Park

    Central Park

    New York, NY
    Central Park No trip to New York, NY, with your dog, would be complete without a stroll through Central Park. Pets must remain on-leash in the park except during designated off-leash hours in 23 areas of the park. Off-leash hours are before 9:00 AM and after 9:00 PM. There are over 15 dog fountains throughout the park. Visit the website for specific information on dog-friendly areas. Make sure to always clean up after your pet. See Details

    Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

    Oyster Bay, NY
    Sagamore Hill National Historic Site Theodore Roosevelt loved animals, and dogs are as welcome at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site in Oyster Bay, NY, where he lived. Explore more than 80 dog-friendly acres of forests, salt marshes, and meadows on trails and boardwalks with your pup. Although your furry friend cannot enter any buildings, they are welcome throughout the grounds. There's even a nature trail to the beach, so your pup can dip his toes in the water. Just remember Fido must be leashed at all times. See Details

    Alley Pond Park

    Oakland Gardens, NY
    Alley Pond Park Alley Pond Park is a dog-friendly spot in the heart of Oakland Gardens, NY. A beautiful hidden secret of NYC, trade the hustle and bustle of the city for miles of well-maintained trails. This area also has an enclosed dog run to exercise Fido and several designated off-leash areas. Please note your furry friend can only be leash free from when the park opens until 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM until closing. See Details

    Bailey Arboretum

    Locust Valley, NY
    Bailey Arboretum Bring Fido on a relaxing stroll through the dog-friendly Bailey Arboretum in Locust Valley, NY. The Arboretum features a charming 18th-century farmhouse and forty-two acres of rare and unique trees. Leashed dogs and their owners can explore marked trails for free. See their website for the current operating schedule. See Details

    Inwood Hill Park Trail

    New York, NY
    Inwood Hill Park Trail Inwood Hill Park Trail is an easy, 2-mile hike that will take about 1 hour to complete with Fido. Moderate slopes offer you and your pup some exercise as you hike through the only natural park on Manhattan Island. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet. See Details

    Cold Spring Harbor State Park

    Cold Spring Harbor, NY
    Cold Spring Harbor State Park Cold Spring Harbor State Park is a pet-friendly spot in New York. The park comprises 40 acres of hilly terrain that offer scenic vistas of the Cold Spring Harbor. Take your pooch for a walk through mixed hardwood forests on various trails. Leashed pups are welcome as long as they are cleaned up after. See Details

    Dog Runs at Van Cortlandt Park

    Bronx, NY
    Dog Runs at Van Cortlandt Park Van Cortlandt Park in Bronx, NY, has three dog runs where Fido is welcome to explore, socialize and play off-leash. The Canine Court dog run is located on Broadway and 252nd St. Oneida Run is located in the East section between Oneida Ave and E 238th St. The Sackerah Woods Dog Run is located at Gun Hill Rd and Gates Pl. These fenced recreation areas include separate sections for small and large dogs. See Details

    Brooklyn Bridge

    New York, NY
    Brooklyn Bridge Brooklyn Bridge is a hybrid cable-stayed and suspension bridge in New York, NY that crosses over the East River and connects the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you as you admire the views from either side of the paved, dog-friendly pedestrian pathway on the bridge. Ensure you keep Fido close, as the bridge is a popular crossing for commuters. See Details

    Hempstead Lake State Park

    West Hempstead, NY
    Hempstead Lake State Park Hempstead Lake State Park is a dog-friendly destination in West Hempstead, NY. You and your pup can explore the hiking trails and non-guarded beaches. Only two pets are allowed in the day-use areas unless prohibited by a sign or directive. Proof of rabies vaccination shall be produced if requested by staff. Pets aren't permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray grounds. See Details

    Brooklyn Bridge Park

    Brooklyn, NY
    Brooklyn Bridge Park Brooklyn Bridge Park is an 85-acre, dog-friendly waterfront recreation area that is a great place to bring your pup to play on and off-leash. The park stretches 1.3 miles along Brooklyn's East River shoreline. Within the park, you'll find two fenced dog runs where Fido can meet other Big Apple dogs and play a game of fetch. See Details

    Mill Pond Park & Preserve

    Wantagh, NY
    Mill Pond Park & Preserve Leashed dogs are welcome to explore trails at Mill Pond Park & Preserve in Wantagh, NY. Fido can accompany you along the 1.5 mile trail around the pond, and the side trails into the woods. Mill Pond Park & Preserve is a long and narrow 54-acre preserve with a large pond that draws numerous native waterfowl, along with nature trails that wind through a wet woodland with red maple, coast pepperbush and skunk cabbage. See Details

    Carl Schurz Park

    New York, NY
    Carl Schurz Park Leashed dogs love walking through the pet-friendly Carl Schurz Park in New York, NY. This public recreation space is located along the East River and features a variety of amenities for parkgoers. Fido is welcome to socialize off-leash only when inside a designated dog run located in the park. See Details

    Prospect Park

    Brooklyn, NY
    Prospect Park Prospect Park is a pet-friendly community hub in Brooklyn, NY. Fido can have some off-leash fun to explore from 6:00 AM until 9:00 AM and from 9:00 PM until 1:00 AM. Outside of hours, your leashed pup can join you on their paved trails around the park and 60-acre lake. A dog run and pond for your furry friend to jump in is also available. See Details

    Eisenhower Park

    East Meadow, NY
    Eisenhower Park A 930-acre of open space and recreation in the heart of Nassau County, Eisenhower Park is one of the largest public spaces in the New York metropolitan area – larger, in fact, than Central Park. The park offers a full range of athletic and family activities, including swimming, a major golf facility, dozens of athletic fields and courts, picnic areas, summertime entertainment, playgrounds, fitness trails and more. Leashed dog walking is designated in the east side of Park Boulevard. See Details

    Hunter Island Trail

    Bronx, NY
    Hunter Island Trail The Hunter Island Trail in Pelham Bay Park is an easy, dog-friendly 2.25-mile hike. Keep an eye out for rising tides as you meander through the salt marshes, forests, meadows and shorelines of Hunter Island in Bronx, NY. Your dog must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and you may also want to pack some mosquito repellent. See Details

    Bethpage Bikeway

    Old Bethpage, NY
    Bethpage Bikeway The Bethpage Bikeway is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido on a leash in Old Bethpage! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Bethpage Bikeway. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only.

    For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.     See Details

    North Hempstead Beach Park

    Port Washington, NY
    North Hempstead Beach Park North Hempstead Beach Park (formally known as Bar Beach & Hempstead Harbor Parks) is a 60-acre park located on a half-mile beachfront property (parking fee required). Leashed dogs are welcome on the nature trail and other trails located within the park. For humans, the park also features court games like basketball, handball and paddleball. Many also enjoy the mile-jogging course, playground and picnic areas. Permits are required for use of the fields and picnic area. See Details

    Old Putnam Trail

    Bronx, NY
    Old Putnam Trail The Old Putnam Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Bronx! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Old Putnam Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com. See Details

    Empire Trail

    New York, NY
    Empire Trail Empire Trail is a pet-friendly trail in New York. Officially completed on the last day of 2020, it's now the longest, statewide, multi-use trail in the country. The 750-mile pathway will take you and your dog through city centers, quaint villages and hidden gems from New York City through the Hudson River Valley, to Buffalo along the Erie Canal, and north to the Champlain Valley and the Adirondacks. Leashed pups are welcome on the mostly paved pathway. See Details
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