Forest Park Dog Run

This park just needs a little TLC. Overall, it has a large running space with obstacle courses. Watch out for unscooped poop in the grassy areas on both ends of the park. There’s an incline which happens to be a good workout for the dogs as they run up and down the park. My only concern about this park is that the Parks Department needs to add more dirt to level where the wooden barrier is exposing. I have witnessed a dog bang is leg on the exposed wood and hurt himself.

Feeling overly compelled to respond to the poor reviews, I will grin and bear temptation to take the higher ground and speak only of my experience.
Perched atop a large knoll, where 85^th avenue runs perpendicular I have located my latest and thus far, greatest local dog park find.
Three individual levels allows dog owners to roam the modest grounds without the fear of an accidental slip, leading to a 100 yard downhill tumble.
The fences, the small retaining walls, obstacle course and most every attribute of K9 Forest Park Dog Run is all built, repaired, improved and maintained by the good volunteers of this closely knit dog run.
The water is not yet turned on, but will be soon. The bags for cleanup are not NYS Parks Department provided, volunteers supply them. Then they empty the poo filled GI cans. I can hardly imagine how some people can review so poorly, clearly not aware if what else is out there.
Awesome people, sweet dogs of many breeds, shapes and sizes, all having fun, under the sun.

Really like this place just wish it wasn’t covered in dirt instead of grass. Mostly responsible dog owners except the occasional oblivious ones who don’t control their dogs. Overall my dog and I still enjoy coming here.

Two stars for the good size and unique construction of the place. It is on top of a hill with an interesting obstacle course on dirt and some grass. It also has plenty of stupid people with no idea of how to control their dogs at a public dog run. So many stupid people that we thought there was a convention that we weren’t aware of. As soon as you arrive, prepare to have your dog mobbed at the gate while their owners relax at one of the many benches provided. Dogs biting and raping??? No problem for this dog park… it’s survival of the fittest just like the good lord (of the flies) intended. Don’t worry about that pesky double gate system that these places have either. Plenty of fine folk to hold the interior gate open while conversing with their intellectual peers as dogs funnel into the entrance area, so close to sweet freedom. There is a sign that reads «no un-​neutered males over nine months» at the entrance. However, we almost couldn’t see it behind the parade of pitbull testicles that marches in and out of this joint. «oh no… he is friendly» is what these «owners» like to say as they enter. No thanks… I’ve given this place a try a few times and never ever again. Safer to play fetch on Queens Blvd.

Proly my favorite dog park in queens despite It’s numerous flaws. It’s really big compared to most dog parks and is an actual park (meaning grass, trees, dirt instead of concrete/​gravel) which is the biggest plus for me. Biggest flaws is that there is not enough solid grass areas so when it rains the area gets extremely muddy and that there is a high percentage of lazy/​stupid dog owners who come and are not vigilant enough or smart enough to make sure there dog is not pooping everywhere or biting dogs

Okay so let me just start off by saying I have a 9 pd morkie. My better half thought it would be a good idea to take her to a dog park to socialize. We live in the area and have driven by this dog run several times, dogs always seem to be having a good time.
Its off of park lane south, climb a small hill to get there. We approach and we see lots of big dogs, running happily back and forth, not really playing together, but kind of «chillin» together. Owners seemed friendly. We stood outside watching all the fun. Its just a dog run, nothing else, didn’t even see water for the dog or poop bags, altho I always bring my own water and bags, I know some dog runs provide these things. We checked out the small dog area but didn’t go inside. Small dog area is really small.
My dog is very friendly, but she’s not really used to playing with other dogs. So next time we mite actually go in… lol We decided to keep walking and go on a family hike through the park. (forest park is so good for hikes, they also have a track)

This run built into a hill is not bad but needs a little TLC and updates.
Things it has going for it:
— Decent size (could be bigger)
— Plenty of shade in summer
— Large & small dog areas
— Mini obstacle course
Things it has against it:
— Small dog area too small
— No poop bags
— No water for dogs in run (outside run)
— No bathrooms for humans
— Looks overused
— Built on a hill
I have been to this park only once and may go back again. There was nobody there when me and my guy went, which is surprising since the run looks overused and is in the need of a little TLC.
Dog runs/​parks I have been to so far: