Bull Moose Dog Run

It’s pretty minimalist, but I guess that’s ok for a dog park. The location is pretty much the only thing that sets it apart in a meaningful way.

I like this park, not sure why it got such bad reviews. You’ll meet a lot of cute dogs here. I’ve met the occasional unfriendly, overly assertive owner/​dog whisperer but the park is still a great place to bring your pup.
Never had an issue with my dogs socializing with other pups. Seems like a decent amount of room for your dog to run. Also has a public water spout so you can quench your dogs thirst.

Checked out this dog run on a clear spring day. Since it was cool out, there was no smell (yet). The run is covered with gravel/​pebbles and rocks over dirt similar to Union Square Park dog run. So lots of dust clouds kick up in the air as dogs run or even walk around. There were a few dogs running around and playing together.
I like that there are two entrances on the east and west sides. A very large run makes up most of the park with lots of benches and several trees. Benches next to the American Museum of Natural History get shade from the building.
Other features:
— There’s a water fountain in the large run in the western half. I assume the water is shut off during cold months like other parks.
— Next to the east gate, there’s a square area of green turf but I don’t think it adds much to the run.
— Small dog run — next to the west gate, there is a very small dog run as well. I don’t know if it’s restricted to only small dogs.
— I was able to use the museum’s guest wifi for free
The east side of the large run is next to the museum parking garage driveway. If you’re looking for a quiet, relaxing time, the noise of the employees and cars can be a bit distracting.

Not the best on the Upper West Side or the worst. It’s actually better with snow on the ground. It has separate areas for large and small dogs.

Extremely unfriendly people who give a lot of unwanted advice. Dogs also keep to themselves and not very socail, interacting with owners or not at all with other dogs. I tried bringing my very social and sweet shepherd-​coonhound mix here and he started some play going only to have the obnoxiously loud people/​owners complain that he was playing!’
Its a shame becaus eits the one closest to where I live and I am afraid to take my dog off leash in Central Park but basically it stinks literally and figuratively. Throw those people who sit there all day out and redo it in an upbeat way. It needs new blood!
For now, AVOID IT!!!

I came here all the time because I lived on W 80^th and it was close. Compared to dog parks around the country, this dog park is substandard. Perhaps in the concrete jungle where grass is scarce pebbles are an acceptable alternative. Don’t come here with false hopes of meeting other dog owners or a doggy friend for your pup. Most of the people who frequent here keep to themselves and so do their dogs. There is a separate section for smaller dogs and larger ones, so at least this park does have that going for it.

Smelliest dog run around. Major work coming so we will see. This is the dog walkers run. Some walkers are awesome but it’s the ones on the phone who could care less. Never go there on a hot or wet day. The stench is deadly. Watch from outside to see if there are dogs who can’t be trusted. Don’t go in if you think it’s not right.

Nice park but overly controlling board members are frequently on the scene. If you don’t want a lot of unsolicited advice and instruction, try someplace else.

This is a standard dog park in NYC, it’s kind of tricky because you figure its in central park, but its across the street and down the road by the planetarium on 81 street. The light colored gravel is good because the dogs wont get too too muddy on just dirt. I’ve brought my mom’s dog here twice from Brooklyn, its too bad you can’t let the dog off the leash in Central park, because then it would be a win win. But the dog run at least lets your city dog run free for a bit.

I usually go here after we are done in Central Park so my guy can play some more .
Things it has going for it:
— Location, want to take your dog the Central Park? Its just half a block to the east
— Decent size for a dog run in Manhattan
— Safe area/​park
— Hose to cool off dogs
— Looks like there is a renovation in this park’s future and they are looking at some different ground cover
— Separate large dog and small dog areas
— Plenty of seating for humans
Things it has against it:
— Parking, but that is to be expected in Manhattan
— Can get muddy since the run is mostly just dirt with some gravel mixed in
— Showing its age/​use.
— No bathrooms in park for humans
— No dog drinking fountains, just a hose
With an upcoming renovation hopefully in its future, this run can get to be one of the better parks in NYC.
Dog runs/​parks I have been to so far: