Little Bay Dog Run in Whitestone
I grew up with dogs, was an animal science major in college, worked with the busiest vet in western Mass, the animal control officer and fostered and trained rescues. Im not a noob.Starting with the positives. Theres parking at Little Bay Park! The dog park has a good size, with plenty of benches, a canopy over some benches for the hotter days, a dog water fountain and even a small pool and hose. There is a smaller section for those who are worried about their dogs safety with some of the other dogs in the larger area. Unfortunately, there is a need for this small area.Some, maybe half the dog owners here have well trained or well behaved dogs. Others dont. Some who dont have well trained dogs keep an eye on their dogs. Many who dont have trained dogs at this park do NOT keep an eye on their dogs at all. Unfortunately, many in this group also believe that ALL dogs are as badly behaved or ill-trained as theirs and that its okay that their dog was picking up another dog by its throat and totally okay that their dog had another dogs head in its mouth when the other dog was trying to get away from the offending dog. Thats how dogs play they say while theirs is one of only a couple playing that way out of the dozen or more at the park.Apparently, its also okay if their dog spends the entirety of its time trying to mount another dog. While there are more well trained, well behaved dogs (and owners) at Little Bay park that would like to use this dog park section, they do not enter for fear of their dogs safety or simply to not deal with the types of owners mentioned above.I have brought my dog here at least a dozen times. She needs exercise and likes to play but she also doesnt care whos where in the pecking order. Pecking orders matter in a home with a pack. Visiting dogs are not a pack. Apparently, to some of the dog owners here, their dogs establishing an unenforceable and totally arbitrary pecking order is the perfect scapegoat for their dogs bad training or bad socialization. But lets say, for arguments sake, that a pecking order is needed. When a dog submits the other dog should lay off. Problem is, thats what a trained dog would do. Many of these dogs are not and their owners are not capable or willing to follow through on their logic.A dog behaves how its owner allows it to. Dog parks are often a representation of the area it resides in. Until the owners visiting Little Bay Park are prepared to take Little Bay dog park for their well-behaved dogs, the area and this park will unfortunately continue to be ruined by the badly behaved and/or untrained.
One of my hidden treasures in Queens. Mostly underneath the Throgs Neck bridge, this area has a large gravel/sand park for medium-large dogs and a separate smaller dog area for smaller dogs. The regulars who visit there are cordial and respectful. Plan to spend hours there to get your pooch acclimated to other dogs which should go well due to other dog owners help/advice and assistance. Other than Dogs the entire park has much space for lounging on the meadows or shade from trees on the far end entrance (not by the main parking lot). You can ride your bike, scooter, rollerblade,jog or simply walk the 2mile stretch where you meet the water baffles (huge rocks) which you can navigate on..at your own risk about 60ft into the water. Bring a cooler, lawn chairs and your children to have a blast.
Free dog park, usually friendly dog owners. Theres a water fountain for your pup and baggies to help clean up the mess.Plenty of grass nearby if you wanna go for a walk instead. Probably too cold in the winter and or too hot in the middle of summer but the vibe here is just right during fall season.
This is one of the nicer dog runs in Queens. Its quite a bit cleaner from other dog runs and the choice to use gravel instead of wood chips or plain dirt is nice. Theres always a decent group of owners and pets there and the separate large/small dog runs are nice. Theres adequate benches, water and plenty of running space and a nice quality awning for shade.Parks could do a better job with replenishing the gravel and cleaning up the ripped up geotextile fabric thats started to surface in the last few months. The broken gate to the big dog run needs to be permanently fixed.
Great place to take your dog but Id keep on eye on him/her. Some people have aggressive dogs and dont care if their dog bites another or is overly dominant. You get used to the faces and know whos who. I only take my dog inside when certain people are not there. Made friends and thats the oknly time when she goes is if its just us (late at night or cooooold winter days)
My dogs love this place, the people that go here are friendly and they keep their dogs well groom, they clean after their dogs, there is a good size run for the big dogs and a separate run for little dogs, also a working fire hydrant water fountain and a hose to cool down your dog in the summer months.
Best dog park in the Nassau county/ Queens vicinity. Plenty of room to run, to separate pens, one for small dogs, gravel base, plenty of benches, magnificent view of the Long Island Sound and the Throgs Neck Bridge, easy exit on off of the Cross Island Parkway Utopia Parkway exit
Total reviews rating 4.5
155 Reviews for Little Bay Dog Run 2023:
Review №1
2022-04-05The walking path is absolutely perfect in distance and a wide open view of the water. There are children and older folks, walking, biking, walking their dogs, jogging, fishing. Theres a wonderful little libraryto pick up somethings to read. There is an ice cream truck parked in the parkinglot often. We love it
Review №2
2022-04-18The “regulars” are very rude and don’t watch their dogs. They just like to sit and chat with each other so when one of their dogs nipped my dogs ear (thank god my dog was fine) I was the only one who saw it. When I brought it to the owner’s attn so she could keep an eye on her dog, she and her friends immediately accused me of lying, said I didn’t belong there and told me to go to another park. A normal person would’ve said “I’m sorry to hear that is your dog ok” but these people aren’t normal. They’re nasty, belligerent and act like mean girls in high school. Not to mention, the park is filthy bc they don’t clean up after their dogs.
Review №3
2019-07-14Great place to start a run. Little Bay to Fort Totten, then down Cross Island to to the Northern Blvd exit makes for a 5k run. Round trip for a 10k. Throw in two rounds on Fort Totten in this route for about a 10 mile run. There are two soccer fields and a picturesque jetty. A true gem in the neighborhood.
Review №4
2021-12-02Great place to hangout with your dog.
Review №5
2019-04-02Nice park at a beautiful location. Great views. One can go for jogging, biking or even kayaking.
Review №6
2019-09-28Definitely the best dog park weve been to so far. People are friendly. Park is a nice size with an additional small park for smaller dogs. Everyone gets to know each others dogs which is important. Usually have a pool for the dogs to play in on hot days, bring a towelI definitely recommend for anyone looking for a good dog park in Queens
Review №7
2021-05-26My doggo loved her walk there. She told me to give it a 4/5 stars due to not having enough fire hydrants to pee on
Review №8
2021-05-29Came here for soccer, easy to miss the parking lot. Huge field. Working water fountains and great views
Review №9
2018-05-13The surrounding is very nice, as you can usually let your doggies off-leash on the grass outside. As for the dog run itself, nothing special. Over all pretty good place to hang with your dogs
Review №10
2021-12-14This is a really nice place to bring your dogs. Its a decent size so they can have lots of fun running around. My dogs loved it!