So Frida's not really swimming around too much even though snuck her onto the beach. It might've…read morebeen because I gave her 100 mg of THC which she loves, but it doesn't make her too active dog. Having this spin around during the spring time would've been a much better experience. Frida is doing fine now and is able to walk thank God, and daddy knows to not test her with his THC accoutrements.

At the Prospect Park dog run in Park Slope, the blandest of the neighborhood's canine-bearing…read moreconstituency congregate to divulge meandering discourse on the day's events and, worst of all, to pretentiously psychoanalyze their dogs, right down to the last bark and sniff. The Scene: Gathered in the meadow area of Prospect Park, roughly 12 people are loafing around as their canine companions gallop and trot in circles, entertaining themselves in ways that only dogs know how. A quaint, well groomed Maltese named Delila has strayed from the pack. Although in no immediate danger, Delila has caught the eye of a rambunctious young Boxer named Baxter. Baxter has been subject of controversial ramblings withing the dog run community, mostly from owners of small dogs, who feel that his status as an un-neutered, large dog poses a threat to their pooches. In the blink of an eye, Baxter takes off and slides in behind a startled Delila. Like a true pro, Baxter dislodges his lipstick from its case, mounts Delila, and launches into a series of rhythmic hip thrusts. The petite Maltese lets a little yelp, which loosely translates to : "Make this happen, Big Daddy, make this happen!" This impromptu episode of canine copulation alarms some nearby dog parents, who immediately spring into action, prying the mischievous mutts apart. As he is being dragged away, Baxter stares down at the grass forlornly, knowing that he was only seconds away from Milking the Bone. Two different dog owners agree to guard Delila and Baxter while their respective owners meet underneath "The Understanding Tree" to discuss what has just transpired. Baxter's master is Jacob, a 29 year old investment banker who finds new music by plugging in Arcade Fire on Amazon.Com and finding out what other users purchased. Audrey, doting dog mother to Delila, is a 32 year old, Harvard educated attorney who puts in 80+ hours a week at a well known white shoe law firm in midtown Manhattan. By all accounts, the dog run IS her social life, albeit a small one at that. With their dogs safely apart, Jacob and Audrey delve into a analysis of Baxter's play for Delila: Audrey: I think Delila was leaving the dog circle to have some alone time Jacob: Baxter sensed she was in danger, so he was attempting to draw her back in. Audrey: Draw her back in...doggy style? Jacob: Baxter would never harm Delila! Audrey: If I understand the manner in which he was panting, I suppose Baxter was trying to communicate his anxiety and fears over the potential loss of Delila to the rest of the group. And the way he moped and frowned when we pulled them apart...he was sad because he feared that Delila still might be in danger. Jacob: That's what I'm telling you, Audrey. *Audrey and Jacob hug as the remainder of the dog run parents erupt into applause.* What most of the dog run parents fail to realize is that Baxter was just trying to get laid. In fact, if the dog run parents followed Baxter's example and tried to get laid themselves, they would likely spend fewer hours at the dog run assembling a master's thesis on Canine Psychology. In some alternate universe, the dogs are running the show, and they bring the people to the people run, and talk about real dog stuff. Jack Russel: Dude, did you smell that Bichon Frise ass over on Garfield Place this morning? That was off the hook! Dobie Pincher: Was it rubbed up against the fire hydrant near the corner of 7th??? Jack Russel: That's the one! Dobie Pincher: I KNOW her man...that's the crazy thing. I saw her once at the people run...with no human! Scotty Dog: What kinda a broad comes to the people run with no people? Dobie: Same kind that rubs her ass on every street lamp between here and 12th Street. *laughs* Scotty: Here comes Bull Dog. Bully: Hey boys...wanna get together and play poker later? Dobie: Poker? What does this look like? A painting? *laughs* Bully: Kiss my ass, Dobie! Dobie: Not my type, tubby! Jack Russel: Yo Scotty. Your human is following that chick behind the tree over there. Scotty: That's cool. He definitely needs to get laid.

It's a nice big park where your dog can run around. Lots of space. I don't think too many people…read moreknow about this park so I decided to leave a review maybe someone else is looking for a dog park for their dog. The park has a water fountain for your dog to drink. Trash cans are outside of the park however no bags for dog waste so you can bring your own.

It's ok could be clearer . Dog shit every where.. park needs work. Just nasty . Sometimesread more

Samson Loves this place and so do I. I have been coming to…read moreDyker Beach dog run for almost a year. I enjoy coming here to meet new pups and their humans. My Samson, hes a 10 month old Newfoundland that is full of life and super friendly. He loves coming here to meet his furry friends and humans that love them Dyker Beach Dog Run has two separated entrances; one for the run itself and one to both of the actual enclosures. This is incase a dog may run out when someone comes in which happens often due to excitement. There is a small enclosure where the smaller dogs mainly hang out with a bench and some chairs. The large enclosure boasts one giant tree where you and your furry friend can chill in the shade. There are also multiple areas with benches, two picnic tables with benches attached , and a few single yard chairs. The large enclosure is about a .25 acre big (I'm guessing lol) it has grassy areas but its mainly gravel and dirt covered floors, just like the small enclosure. Its more than enough room for your guy or gal to tucker themselves out. They both drain well after the rain, or snow. Be mindful, it can get muddy and have a few puddles due to the grassy area having poor drainage. The cool thing is sometimes the Country club/ golf course next door donates used tennis balls to the dog park. Don't worry about water during the warmer months because they have a fountain there but it gets turned off during fall and winter so bring your bottles of water. All the dog parents are pretty nice and dog people. So don't wear anything that you want the keep nice because you will get dirty and have lots of dog drool over you. Bring your own poopy bags because there aren't any provided but everyone is nice and vigilant about curbing so they wouldn't mind giving you a freebie. WARNING!!! THERE ARE NO LIGHTS OR BATHROOM TO USE HERE. you might have to use a local business that will only work if you come to the park during business hours. If you're life me getting there @630 am make sure you're good before you come, and don't come too late because you wont be able to see your friend

I live close by to Dukes Beach Park and it's a okay dog park. The people who come often have big…read moredogs which is not always work best in my favor with my mini poodle. Benji is a trooper and he loves playing with pals bigger than him. What i do like is how this park has a second gated area as an option for those smaller dogs who are too fragile to be around the big guys. The only problem i have about this park is the care and cleanliness the city focus on this dog area. You can tell the grass hasn't been touch for a while cause they're holes doles dig in and sometimes you can find turf if you're walking on the grass. This place has so much potential to interact with your dog or throw like little cute gatherings . But Instead they just have chairs thrown everywhere and bench tables flip where i found it useless at this case to even take up the space. They also have a water fountain which doesn't work all the time so make sure u have your water bottle handy !

Manhattan Beach Dog Run has been recently renovated making it a lovely dog park for your furry…read moreloved ones. I appreciate that the new renovations catered to the various sizes of dogs. So one side is for smaller dogs and the other one is for larger dogs. So all are safe and happy. It's been kept clean so far and I hope dog owners continue to keep that up. Nonetheless, a great dog park that many Manhattan Beach locals get to enjoy!

I've been coming here with my puppy since he's four months old. All the dogs & owners pretty much…read moreknow one other by now :-). Great location, lots of space and well kept grounds for the dogs.

Very small little park. Gated. Lots of poop bags. Benches…read morefor the owners, who all seem to be super attentive to their dogs and encourage good, fun play. Owners are all really friendly too, especially considering it's Hoboken. I actually think I've met some of the nicest people who live in Hoboken in the dog park! Note what another reviewer wrote about the bottom of the fence because that'd make me nervous, too. Especially if you're throwing a ball around and they run right into it. It can get crowded at times but there are times when you're the only one so it's nice to just read a book while your dog trolls around and chases after something.

When we came here last night, the doggy waste bags were fully stocked! Last Saturday must have been…read morea busy day for dog poop! We brought a bottle of water for Ham, but it would be nice if they had water fountains here like they do at the other doggy parks. One thing I did notice this time though: the fence. Along one side of the fence, the bottom of the bars stick out and face in towards the dog run area. Just eye level for my little guy. It makes me nervous when the dogs are playing and run along it. I don't think they'd intentionally run right into it, but accidents happen. All fun and games, till someone loses an eye!

Love love loooove this dog park! My fur baby yanks me here every time we walk by shore road. The…read moreplace is clean, has fresh water/pools/fountains for your dogs, and even toys! People leave tennis balls and other toys for all the dogs to share + use. The park is divided into two parts- one side is bigger and has turf and other amenities while the other is a smaller area with dirt for shy dogs or dogs that are focusing on training. I've had a pleasant experience every time I came here with my pup. The other dogs are generally very friendly and the people are pretty nice too!

I believe this park is fairly new. I just stumbled across it on my way home. It seems to be…read morebecoming popular. It is very clean and a nice environment to take your dog out and play.

It's spring, and as the number of weeks staying indoors gets into the double digits during NY on…read morePAUSE, I've been desperate for some outdoor respite. I planned to picnic in Prospect Park but fearing that everyone else probably had the same bright idea, I headed toward this quieter stretch of green grass just across the way from the Brooklyn Museum instead. I breathed a deep sigh of relief as I saw big expanses of green grass under big shady trees without the crowds of people I'm sure Prospect Park had. While in pre-covid times people watching was part of the joy of hanging out in a park, being around people now requires so much anxiety and so many calculations around risk tolerance that I was glad for the dearth of folks at Mount Prospect. Enjoying a nice meal on a blanket under the shade of a tree was a breeze and walking up the hill gave me a nice vantage point to view this part of Brooklyn, forever changed but in some ways still the same.

Nested between the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the Brooklyn Central Library, Mount Prospect Park is…read morethe second highest point in Brooklyn after Battle Hill inside the Green-Wood Cemetery. It fact, "It was used by the Continental Army in 1776 as a lookout point, which at that time offered strategic views of Manhattan, Brooklyn, New York harbor, a portion of New Jersey, Staten Island, and Long Island"[1]. Mount Prospect Park has something to offer for everyone: - If you have a dog, this is a dog-friendly park, with many dogs enjoying the large grassy area at the center. Keep in mind that the area is completely open. There are specific off-leash hours, and I found all dog owners who come to the park to be friendly and respectful. - If you like to run, there is a running route that goes all around the park, mainly shaded by wonderful tree, that covers 0.22 miles/0.36 km[2]. There are also some stairs that lead to the highest point in the park, that are also good for exercising. Another set of (steeper) stairs is near the second access point near the Brooklyn Public Library. - If you have young kids, there is a playground with two jungle gyms separated by a sprinklers area, plus an enclosed area with swings, and six concrete small tables with benches. There are a lot of mosquitoes, particularly tiger mosquitoes i.e. the ones that are active during the day, in the area near the benches around the fence. The main entrance by the Brooklyn Botanic Garden has no stairs, and its gentle incline is perfect if you have a stroller or bike. - If you have older kids, I have seen soccer games and other team sports (baseball, freesbee, etc...) or training sessions take place in the lawn at the center of the park. Keep in mind that the area is not completely covered in grass, and it can get dusty. The park seems to be generally understaffed (hence 4 stars instead of 5). The trash cans are not emptied daily, and the hours at which sprinklers are on during the summer, or when restrooms are open, seem to be totally random. While I find the dog owners and runners very respectful, some of the people who have birthday parties or other celebrations here tend to leave a lot of trash behind. Which is a shame, as this park is generally quiet, much less busy than nearby Prospect Park, and generally a great place to just relax and unwind. ----------------------- [1] https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/mount-prospect-park/history [2] https://www.plotaroute.com/route/723847

I find myself walking/ jogging here a lot because of the decent size. The softball area has these…read morecement squares good for excersis box jumps. It's clean and people mind their business. It's a nice view A whole lapse (speed walking is like 20-30 mins And maybe a 15 minute jog.

This review is specifically for the Dyker Beach Tennis Courts located within the park. While…read morethere's plenty of courts readily available, the court itself isn't well maintained. There's a lot of cracks on the floor in which flowers are blooming outward from the cracks. Tennis nets are tattered and holed, while the fence lining are ripe and falling apart. There's not much shaded areas for mid-day plays, so the best time for some good tennis play is during late afternoons. This is a public NYC park, was hoping for some city maintenance....maybe wishful thinking

I like the two sections. I don't mind the gravel. What I worry about is the fence on the side of…read morethe highway! Very short fence.

It's not a well-appointed run and it's largely neglected by the city but at least there's a new…read moresteel fence around it thanks to recent bike path improvements. Dog run users are also fairly conscientious about not bringing in aggressive dogs. The Parks Dept really needs to step it up and bring the place up to the standards of Manhattan dog runs rather than blow its budget on 7-figure renovations of an overlook that few people even use and a million+ dollar skate park of interest to very few kids in this neighborhood.

Beautiful park. 1)…read moreMake sure to take the walking bridge to the river side of the park. That is where you will get the best views of the bridge & city skyline. 2) Google maps will take you via the greenery, which is ok, but the views are by the riverside. 3) Must visit if you are around the area.

This would be a nice pathway to walk but very neglected. Overflowing garbage, graffiti, rampant…read moredogs off of leash with no enforcement. Lots of broken concrete causing tripping hazards especially for seniors and small children. Neglected ball fields. Fence is a tetanus hazard, chipping rusted metal and paint. Broken branches, dead leaves everywhere.