Sirius Dog Run

Eh. Asphalt. Enough said. I get that grass is difficult to maintain but plenty (plenty!) of runs in the city figure out how to have something on the ground that absorbs urine, gives the little guys something to sniff and to dig in. With this, you might as well let you dog off leash in the street.

Good westside run with views of Hudson River.
Things it has going for it:
— Adequate seating for humans
— Good fencing, gates and entry area
— Dedicated dog water fountain
— Hose to clean/​cool off dogs
— Concrete ground cover will keep your dog cleaner than dirt or that crushed stone stuff
— Good drainage
— Permanent doggie pool available in warmer months
— Nice view of marina & plaza
— 2 separate entrances
Things it has against it:
— No bathrooms near run for humans
— Parking an issue if you dont live locally
— Shade depending on the time of day
— No separate large and small dog runs
— No poop bags
— Can get windy
— Could be bigger
One of the better urban dog runs I have found in the NYC area. Even though it has asphalt as the ground cover I asked the regulars there and they say it doesn’t get hot Add poop bags, a separate small dog run w/​water and this is a 4 star run. Make it bigger with more seating and this is definitely a 5 star run. Would go to again.
Dog runs/​parks I have been to so far:

This dog park is pretty cool. I came here with my boo and pup on our way exploring the west side highway. I figured there HAS to be a dog park nearby with so many people around.
I looked on the map for Battery Park and saw a pic of a dog. Sure enough, a dog park was nearby.
I love the in ground pool with built in timer so water isn’t wasted. it’s also pretty cool since it drains automatically. The intrepid has a couple kiddie pools that get chewed up and peed in.

It would be a great park — if dog owners were more respectful and picked up after their dogs. Also, the BPC Conservancy doesn’t clean under the benches, so it’s very dirty and smelly when it’s hot. And don’t count on the water pool being on for the dogs to enjoy! It’s definitely not a priority for the Conservancy to maintain. Not sure why they even built it if we cant enjoy it.

I love this dog run because both the owners and dogs are so great here! There is a dog run at the other end of Battery Park City which is directly behind my apartment, but it can be ‘eh’ in terms of the other dogs — lots of people come to it and not all are responsible owners meaning you get some very aggressive dogs, but I haven’t seen any of that at Sirius Dog Run! I’ve been many times and I keep making the walk back because I never have to worry about my little critter being played with too rough. And it’s tucked away enough that it remains really just a neighborhood spot!
Have kids? There is a playground right next to it!

I worked in the World Trade and I knew Sirius the dog this run was named after… he was a beautiful Dog. i used to stop and say hello when he sat outside the subway entrance by the perfume store with his handler. I still work in lower manhattan and visit this run on my lunch hout, it is nice to see dogs enjoying themselves and i know sirius is watching over them… next time you are there with your puppy, pls say a prayer for Sirius and his handler, the Lin family.

This is the dog run for the Financial District. I’ve been bringing my dog here for about a year now and I don’t see anything changing that for years to come.
A little history. This dog run is named after PAPD K-​9 Sirius #17. He was a bomb sniffing yellow lab who served in the World Trade Center. He died during the ⁹⁄₁₁ attacks when Tower Two collapsed. His body was recovered and he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross.
There used to be a plaque that explained all this, but I’m not sure where it went.
It’s not the largest dog run I’ve been to, but it’s a decent size for most dogs. There’s no partition so small and large dogs play together. It’s paved, which I prefer to using gravel for the ground. There are two hills and one crater that fills up with water and becomes a pool. It automatically drains itself as well. There’s a two-​level water fountain off to the side. One level for dogs and one for people. I have often seen someone spray the pavement down with a hose at night, so I know this dog run is definitely cared for. There are nice benches all along one side. Overall it’s a very nice-​looking dog park. The park itself is elevated a bit so you can look out on to the plaza and the North Cove Marina.
There’s nothing like spending an hour or so enjoying the afternoon with your dog overlooking the water and people watching. I think what really makes this an enjoyable experience though, is the people. The other dog owners are courteous and friendly. There’s a sense of community among the regulars.
If you live downtown, this is the place to bring your dog!