The Hudson park greenway runs along the Hudson River on the westside of Greenwich Village, and is a popular walking destination for area residents and their dogs to enjoy a treed trail with green spaces and a view of the river.
The famous Washington Square Park is located in the heart of Greenwich Village and features trails, benches, and monuments. Many artists and musicians set up in this area to perform, and the area is busy with sightseers, tourists, students from nearby NYU, and other area campuses as well as locals with their pets, all enjoying the culture and ambiance of this unique neighborhood. There is even an off-leash dog park at Washington Square, the Robyn Kovary Dog Run for small dogs is located on the south side of the park.
There are also several playgrounds and parks in the neighborhood, including James J. Walker Park, which has several walkways and trails. Dogs must be kept on a leash here. If you want to enjoy more off-leash time with your canine buddy, the Leroy Street Dog park and run is located just south of Greenwich Village on the Hudson River Park Greenway, and you can enjoy off-leash activity there. If you live in the northern area of the Village, the West Village D.O.G. Run, is located along the Hudson River, just north of Greenwich Village and also provides off-leash fun for local pets and owners to enjoy.