Astro’s Dog Run

Okay, after being a member here for a 3 years now, I have to change my review.
This dog run is an oasis right by the lincoln tunnel for your pup.
When I want my dog to take a dump, Astros always comes through. My dog also loves the park for its off leash and gravel (which some people may find too dusty). They finally brought in more fine gravel to replace the years of gravel that get dumped out with dog poop.
The fee for a key is about $ 30 now, and it helps pay for maintainence of the benches, gravel, pooper scooper, water filter (yes there’s running water in warm months), shelter, fence, vandalism (homeless people try to break the lock and locksmiths overcharge us).
I really wish more people would join and come here, because we always seem to have the run to ourselves.

Quite simply the best dog-​run in NYC. A precious Bohemian leftover from the Hell’s Kitchen days of the «Westies», but no «Westies» members, just gentle, civil people, (for the most part) and their dogs. An absolute oasis and hidden treasure. PS: The yearly membership fee has gone up to $ 35.00 to cover the cost of the recent addition of liability insurance and other upgrades. WELL WORTH IT. The ONLY down side to the dog run is like so many of the others in NYC, there is a small clique of insecure people who pose the risk of spoiling the civility of this unique treasure. Ah, human nature never changes! Rise above them, your dog will have the good sense to do so.

I don’t see the big deal in paying $ 25 a year for this place.
There was too much gravel which really dirtied up our puppy. Yes there is a hose, but ‘eh. The place is long yet narrow. There’s a few high chairs and tables and benches, but nothing too special.
I like the Silver Towers dog run that has dog poop bags and a little hill for dogs to run on, or the Intrepid which has two kiddie pools and lots of shade.

We stumbled upon this dog run when we recently moved to the neighborhood. It is NOT a public dog park, and I think that actually helps. The annual fee is $ 25 and you get a key to a delightful dog run that is full of great people and great dogs. I was half-​tempted to not even write a review and keep this hidden gem for myself, but it’s too awesome not to share.
The Awesome:
+ LONG run. Your dog can get a full head of steam running from one end to the other.
+ Fantastic surface. A clay-​like gravel.
+ Lots of seating.
+ Beautiful plants and some trees for shade.
The Average:
o Location right by the Lincoln Tunnel can be a little loud depending on the time of the day.
Do yourself a favor and pay the $ 25 to join this great private and volunteer-​centric dog run. You’ll feel better about yourself, and your dog will love you for it.