Pier 6 Dog Run

Adorable little enclosed dog run tucked in next to Pier 6. Really friendly people & dogs. However, my shiba inu’s review is this:
«Woof. Pea gravel, ick. Woof.»
She hated the feeling of the gravel surrounding her paws so much she tried to lift all of them at once. Let’s just say it wasn’t the most successful «run.»
Plus, there’s not much shade depending on the time of day, so I wouldn’t recommend coming here midday in summer.

After using the Hudson River Dog runs I was EXTREMELY disappointed. This run was an afterthought, it isn’t even in the park. I felt my family and dog were banished to this desolate place. No water pool on a hot day (like Hudson River Park), no view and certainly not inclusive with the other wonderful features of the rest of the park. I wish they had designated one of the many grassy areas to families that could picnic, sit and relax with their dogs.

This dog run is okay if you’re in the neighborhood. Nothing I’d go out of my way for. It’s a circular dog run with rocks for the flooring. There’s cement bench type things for owners to sit on and a little bit of shade created by overgrown trees. There’s a doggie water fountain and shower of the sorts. It’s very meh. Definitely not the best dog run around. If you’re facing the parking garage, it’s the area to the right. It’s separated from the pier 6 area.

Hard place to find with all the trees surrounding it. But its located next to the parking lot when you get into pier 6 area.
As many other reviewer said, there’s no separation between big dogs and small dogs. The pea gravel makes it a good run for the dogs though.
Our first time here, the dogs were very energetic and playing with each other. I can say that the dogs had a good time here!

Pretty small dog run in my opinion. Circular shaped with seats around the rim. Gravel floor.
Good to come here if you walk around the pier. Pet supply store across the street.

This park is a huge upgrade to the park we used to frequent! The space is great and very clean. Plus, it’s right by the water which makes for some enjoyable views for the humans. The dogs I’ve encountered here have always been friendly, as have their humans. I’ve never been here when it’s overcrowded and I don’t know that it ever gets to be that way. My only complaint would be the pebbles are rather deep in some areas. In the scheme of things though that’s not a big deal!

I take my dog here when I don’t have time to make it to Hillside.
CONS
— Pebbles! They get stuck inside my shoes and in the treads, and are they absorbent at all?
— No logs/​sticks for the dogs
— Not a lot of shade on hot days
PROS
— Convenient location, BK Bridge Park is right there
— Water is available for dogs, as well as a mini doggy shower
— Dogs of all sizes can mingle

The best dog run I have found so far in Brooklyn.
Things it has going for it:
— Has water fountain for dogs, but you have to bring water during late fall, winter and early spring since park shuts water off
— Seating for dog owners
— Plenty of shade
— Newly installed
— Great fencing, gates and entry area
— Pea gravel ground cover
— Good drainage
— Lighting
Things it has against it:
— Could be a little bigger
— No separate large and small dog runs
— No bathrooms near run for humans
— No poop bags
— Right next to the BQE, so noisy
The city is in the process of reinventing Brooklyn Bridge Park. This is one of the two dog runs in this park (the other needs a a lot of work) and by far the better of the two. It should be a model for future dog run renovations/​installs. It may have been a perfect 5 star run if it were a little bigger, had a separate large and small dog runs and was not next to the expressway.
Dog runs/​parks I have been to so far: