Dog walking in Woodside

Sunnyside Gardens

Sunnyside Gardens is the westside neighbor of Woodside, and offers five different parks, which explains the Gardens name. Doughboy Park is a 1.71-acre park that welcomes all dogboys or girls to the open area to play in, or the paved paths to walk on. All dogs must remain on a leash, but have access to water fountains and benches. Anotehr pawsome choice is the John Downing Park, a small triangle park that has plenty of benches, shaded trees and a small patch of grass to lie around. Dogs are welcome on-leash.

Long Island City

You've heard of Long Island, of course, but have you heard of Long Island City? If not, you should mark it on your map, as it's only 2.7 miles from the Woodside neighborhood and offers the gorgeous Queensbridge Park with views of the East River waterfront. The park lies under the bridge and spans north along the coast for 11 acres, and features open fields, ballparks and a long greenway that traverses through the park. Dogs are welcome to the park, but must be picked up after and remain on a leash at all times. Afterwards, head over to Top Dog Dinners, a dog-friendly storefront that provides fresh, natural and custom dog food with your dog in mind.

Hunters Point

Sitting at the most western point of Queens, Hunters Point is 3 miles from Woodside and offers gorgeous views of the ocean and the skyline of Manhattan. Heading over to Murray Playground Dog Run would be a point in the right direction, as dogs are allowed to roam within the fenced-in enclosure off leash. The area is double-gated, has clean-up stations and benches for your convenience. Hunters Point South Waterfront Park Dog Run would be the better option if you like all those amenities, plus a gorgeous seashore view. With a fenced-in, paved area for off-leash dogs, the park also boasts dog-level water fountains, clean-up stations and plenty of unique sitting areas.

Ridgewood

Four miles south of the neighborhood of Woodside, you'll find the Ridgewood neighborhood nestled into the southwestern corner of Queens. The community offers the Joeseph F. Mafera Park, a small dog-friendly park in the center of the region that has recreational tennis, baseball and soccer fields, some open areas, and a path going around the park. Dogs are welcome there while on a leash. Other features include benches, lights, and water fountains. Close by is the Super Pollo Restaurant, a Latin-American fusion eatery with five dog-friendly outdoor tables. Upon request, water can be provided in bowls for dogs.

South Richmond Hill

South Richmond Hill is the southern neighbor of Richmond Hill, and about 10 miles from the Woodside neighborhood. Traveling to the hill, dog-lovers will find Phil "Scooter" Rizzuto Park, a dog-friendly area with an open field, paved pathways and an enclosed basketball area for dogs to roam. Dogs are allowed onto the court as long as no teams are playing. You will love the benches, water fountains, trash bins and plenty to be had at this park. A few blocks away is Sybil's restaurant, a Carribean flare eatery with dog-friendly outdoor seating for you and your best furry pal.