Ward Acres Park

A decent dog park ruined by bureaucratic Idiocracy. Not allowed to have water bowls at a dog park. Please, make that make sense. Apparently, it is offensive to certain people to see water bowls at a dog park, so you are no longer allowed to leave a water bowl for dogs to drink water from. However, the garden that shares the dog park is allowed to have a pigsty of a facility that goes completely unchecked. You gotta love the party of democracy.

Largest dog park by far! Owners are good about cleaning up after their dogs. There always seems to be a good group of dogs here even at off times like the middle of a day on a Wednesday. Not too sure if they actually enforce the permit as I have been there quite a few times and never seen anyone doing so.

Its a nice school sits on alot of acres

This is a little bit of heaven. I love coming here.

Great time at the paws place park at ward acres, lots of space for dogs to run around, way more space than typical dog parks

I’m not one to complain about any dog park, but steer clear of this one. I took my dog to the small park to get adjusted. I had been advised that the “all dogs” could get rowdy. First, the small dog park is a dump and very small. Second, the warning about the “all dogs” park proved correct. A nasty fight broke out with a smaller day all bloody and crying. Hard pass.

Park is good but extremely muddy, not good if you’re driving your dog there and bringing it back inside. Car will look ridiculously dirty.

Ward Acres is not your normal city park, it has more of a woods feel to it. Eventhough the park area was a house with huge grounds in the 20th Cebtury, the city of New Rochelle has not invested in the park itself, rather let it become a wood with trails, with some meadow areas in the centre. All that is fine for the visitors who relish a walk in the woods with their pets and can roam for quite a long time in this mid sized area.

Ward Acres Park and Dog Park is a great place to take your furry friends to run and play. The park is large and spacious, with plenty of shade and seating. 🪑The park is generally well-maintained. The only downside is that the park can be crowded during peak times. However, if you are looking for a great place to let your dog run and play off-leash, Ward Acres Park and Dog Park is a great option. 🌳🐕Best thing about the dog park:The best thing about the dog park is the sense of community. There are always friendly people and dogs there, and it is a great place to socialize your dog. 💙

Lovely walk with a dog park. Would love to see a map and clear markings- was hoping to see the barn.

My dog loves this place. He jumps in the car and demands we go here. It is a large grassy area. People are friendly. A large area for large dogs and a separate area for small dogs or unfriendly dogs. You can walk your dog off leash on the trails around the park. Just a gem. I dont know what we would do without it!!

I have jogged this park a few weekends. It has a fenced off abandoned barn which is falling apart and I think looks pretty cool. Frankly the trails are too short for me. I usually head to Northern Westchester parks for longer trails.The real headliner though is the dogs run this park, and Im not just talking about the fenced in dog park section. Ive jogged past unleashed dogs (not strays) every trip. And if youre thinking to yourself well we need an ordinance and enforcement then you are not my type of person. You need to face reality. The dogs run this park. Everyone knows it and they bring their dogs there. If you dont like dogs I suggest find another park.

One of the most spacious dog parks Ive been to. Public water access for all the dogs. Lots of leftover tennis balls from other owners. Tons of open space and grass - not a dirt / concrete / asphalt dog park like most.

Great big space, huge. My pup could really open up. Other dogs & pet parents were very nice and responsible. Bring your own water. Well be going here on the regular.

Not widely known park off of Quaker Ridge Road this park has many winding Hills and Fields and many places to have a nice walk in complete green foliage.Great place to take a run walk your dog play a soccer match or just lie down and relax

A 62 acre rectangular park that is well forested, lush in the summer, overgrown with invasive vines in places, full of unmarked trails, not well drained in many places, and like it or not heavily used by dog walkers. The dog walkers do an excellent job of cleaning up after their dogs. Inside Ward Acres is a large fenced in dog park(Paws Place), but people also walk dogs in the main park as well. If you have a fear of dogs this not your best park. The park needs a lot of tender loving care even though quite a bit has been invested in it since Noam Branson became mayor. He also made attempts limit dogs that were partly successful - I say this as one who needed to be limited. Not really a good place to run all although for me Paws Place was useful in that it so big I could run around the perimeter while my dog played with other dogs - so I could get my dog walk and my in at the same time.

A lovely mixture of mud and dog poop for your dogs to run , play in,and get infected with giardia and bordetella. You cant disinfect a dog park.Might as well let them play in a toilet that hasnt been flushed in weeks.

HUUUUUGGGEEE DOG PARK! Very friendly pet owners. Parking nearby. Bring a water bowl and your own water if you dont want to have to run all the way back to the fountain by the entrance. Small park inside fenced off for smaller dogs. Benches to sit. Couldnt ask for anything more.

Great space to take your pup people are very nice and everyone picks up after themselves... also have some nature trails that surround the dog park

A nice place most of the time. There is also a small section for small dogs and a water fountain that is on seasonally. There is a lot of parking as well. Unfortunately you are supposed to buy a yearly permit or face a $250 fine if they catch you

Awesome place, unbelievable how big it is. Maybe to big. But lots of dogs come and go. And very nice people here. We will visit again, our dog had a blast!

Nice fenced dog park plus on leash trails in the woods.Park requires a permit, has a water faucet and lots of shade. Separate small dogs enclosure.Friendly people, many regulars.

First time using it in years and a giant shepherd attacks my five month old puppy, bites his snout breaking the skin. if i didnt pull the dog off with the body harness he was wearing it could have been a lot worse. when i told the owner to put her dog on a leash, she starts yelling at me that because her dog is an alpha dog and neither are neutered its not the dogs fault. the owners worse than the dog. the sign says no aggressive dogs, obviously some people ignore it. the same dog had tried to pick fights with others just before attacking my five month old puppy.

Love this dog park! Huge area for large dogs to run and also has small trails in the back for off leash “hiking”. Great place!

We expected more. This is a great place for dog walking, but as far as I can tell it is mostly green lawns (large) and stone walls. There is a structure there that has literally fallen down, the roof has fallen to the ground.

Great spot to let your dog run around and get his/her energy out! Great place for socializing your dog to others

Great place to let your registered dog run free, off leash for a little while.

Excellent park. Great wide open space with lots of room and plenty of dogs to interact with. No bathrooms nearby though.

Rainy day hike... We came across the tracks which encouraged my son to look up how they got their. So we got to hike and learn a little history of New Rochelle.

Great place for a walk all the trails run through a variety of green mansions check it out!

Great dog park to let your dog run free. This place is huge. My dog loves to run around here.

Excellent dog park! Very large and has a great space for small dogs too.

Great dog park, very spacious, but full of yuppie WASPs talking loudly about their poodle mixes while sipping coffee.

A great place for my dog to run and exercise.

Ward acres is 65 acre combination hiking trails, fenced in 5 acre dog park, and community garden. It used to be a farm and it still retains that feeling with quaint stone walls and the old barn. Dog walkers need to obtain a permit with New Rochelle city hall. Both Residents and non-residents need to pay. It is an absolute treasure for everyone that we have this open park-trail system. Nala and I go almost every day!

Good short hiking trails, but the gated dog run isnt enough for walkers, so watch out for dogs running free all over the place.

Great place for taking the pooches out for the day! Everyone is very friendly and considerate of others.The grounds are well maintained.

I like to walk up the west side of Wards island, along the Waters Edge Garden, and through the woodland trail, until I reach the Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh, which is an extraordinarily natural-seeming, award-winning, piece of habitat restoration.

The Park is very Large and Dogs have Plenty of room to run around and play. Its Clean, and there is plenty of parking. Unfortunately, by time we got there it was pouring and the Field turned into a Mud Swamp with Ice. Sprinkle, Summer Fall you will find it much busier.

Fenced big dog park with trails on the outside, where you can walk with your dog as well. nice place in the woods.

It has a gloomy feeling. Trails were very dark . But its clean. A great place for dogs. : )

A nice place to come and catch your breath in the middle of our daily routines. The leatherstocking trail is pretty easy and enjoyable.

Its a dog park. Its fenced in, which is great, and there is a separate section for smaller dogs

One of the best open green spaces in the area. There are lots of trails including the 12 mile greater loop around the whole area

Great place for your dog to play and get out for a long w as lk on the trails 🐾🐾🐾🐾😎

Huge area, a lot of professional dog walkers come here. Plenty of space for pups to run around

Wow great big dog park and walking trails for big and small dogs. Large fence prohibites deer and thus ticks

It was a nice place, but one thing to be wary of when bringing your furry friends is ticks. Deer do live in those woods.

Awesome park for my dog and people seem friendly and responsible

There is a big dog park and a smaller dog park, pet owners are really nice and responsible

Lovely park in the middle of new rochelle. Community Gardens and fantastic dog run

Great baseball field , well maintained and plenty of parking

Forget the fenced in area. The farm and wooded areas are an off-leash pup paradise.

Good place to take your dog and play a good old game of fetch.

Great place to bring the pups ! Friendly people too.

Beautiful green space to walk around and enjoy nature

Great dog park. Well maintained trails.

My two dogs runs around play with other dogs. Thank you all

Registered my Scooby dog for the terrific enclosed offleash Paws Place!

Friendly and greenPlease pick up after your dogsOpen dawn until dusk

Huge dog park, lots of nice people

Great dog park

Great people and even better puppies.

Great dog park lots of space

Great dog run but muddy

The spaces for the dogs were very clean and quite spacious. Plenty of water bowls with fresh water, folks were friendly. The best part, youre surrounded by nature.

THE BEST dog park anywhere!

Space!!!! Clean with doggie park - for big and small

If your pooch needs to run...this is the place to be.

Their are some rude doggy parents there. Not very nice people..

Amazing open run for pups of all shapes and sizes!! Loved it! The dog liked it just fine!

Great Dog Park. Be sure to get your permit. Cops will give you a ticket if you dont.

Loved the park! My husband and I had a great time enjoying the park 😊

Great for letting dogs off the leash with lots of open space

Doggie loves to run around here.

Nice but small, basketball courts and playground

Take a walk here and enjoy the trees and fresh air.

Great park! bring your pooch!

Awesome, a lot of room to run and play

Nice hiking not very long

Great trails, Love Nature

Great place for dogs to run

Too much filth dog doo people dont pick up after their dog

Best dog park ever

Great spot for the little ones

Im loved

A good place to walk and jog.

The place to go for dog lovers!

Its ok.

Parking is horrible when the school across the street is in session. Parking is actually street parking only. No playground equipment at this park. It is mostly used by dog walkers and people wanting to walk in a nature type environment.

So beautiful and fun.

Love this place to go on walks!

The best part of New Ro!

A doggy paradise.

Very good

Dogs are free to walk

Clean and unspoilt natural vegetation

Good dog park

Beautiful surroundings, and views.

Big sprawling beautiful park.

Great dog park!

Nice!

Favorite dog park

Big open space

If you know, you know

Beautiful place for a walk

Dog PARADISE! Wow!!!

Nice little park

Good place to visit

Its awesome

Beautiful!

Never heard of it

Awesome place

Great dog park

Nice place

Good dog Park

Nice spacious parkOnly sometimes I have had to see that dog owners do not pick up their feces.

Nice park and spacious for walking the dog

Excellent

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Nice park