Dog runs are vital parts of the city’s social infrastructure: the rare dedicated outdoor space for humans and their beloved pets to mingle off-leash, with no fear of disturbing bark-averse New Yorkers. It can be a place to teach your dog a fancy new trick; a safe space to let dogs expel their slobber and use up their pent-up energy; and a forum for passionate debate about poop etiquette.

The Parks Department currently oversees 84 public dog runs throughout the city in various states of upkeep, thanks mostly to the community members who work tirelessly to keep them running. Check out the highlights from a survey of dog parks broken down by borough. FULL ARTICLE