Dog Walkers in Canarsie, Brooklyn

Canarsie is a middle-class residential neighborhood with commercial activity and services located throughout the region in the southeast section of Brooklyn. Schools and medical services are located in Canarsie and large commercial shopping districts are located on the north side of the neighborhood. The large shopping area on the northwest side includes a large pet supply store for residents with pets to access easily. Unique features like a student-led youth center are also available and can be reached on foot. The pier on the south side also provides a restaurant and visitor center. 

Several main commercial corridors such as Flatlands Avenue, Avenue L., and Rockaway Parkway are lined with shops, restaurants, and other necessary services. When traveling on foot in New York, be prepared for rainy, wet, humid conditions and chilly winter weather. Dry outerwear for you and your pet when walking the region will make your daily strolls much more comfortable.

The terrain is relatively level with a grid pattern street layout and sidewalks for pedestrians. A Metro railyard on the northeast side and associated commercial areas are not pedestrian-friendly spaces with train tracks, parking lots, and traffic being prevalent in the region. 

Canarsie homes are mostly one and two-story detached houses with small properties and some landscaping in backyards. Residences in the area were typically built in the early 20th century. There are also two large public housing developments and a gated condominium complex. A large cemetery located nearby provides manicured grounds and landscaping with greenery.

Canarsie Park is 130 acres and has many recreational amenities. Baseball, cricket, and soccer fields, a skate park, basketball courts, spray showers, and a playground are located in the park. There are many paved trails for walking your dog here! Carnegie Park is a dog-friendly area and dogs are permitted in the park's off-leash areas except for playgrounds and sports fields.   

Fresh Creek Nature Preserve is adjacent to the park and is a natural area with a 42-acre salt marsh and plenty of native plants, wildlife, birds, and fish habitats. Not all of this preserve is accessible to the public, however, some trails and greenways in the area can be enjoyed from paths.