… And that means it’s time to hit the PARKS!

We live in a big, stinky, crowded, expensive city made of concrete. It’s no surprise that when the weather’s fine, we flock to the nearest green space, out of skyscraper shadows and offices that would deem indoor frisbee tossing “unprofessional” instead of “totally awesome.” Add dogs to this mix, and your local park goes from an ok way to spend a lazy Sunday to:

HECK YES WE ARE GOING TO THE PARK.

Did you know that NYC has about 29,000 acres of park?! That’s so much park! And the City does a great job of accommodating dogs. There’s something for every pooch and pal: from dog runs, where you can let Bubbles run wild in a fenced-in area, to designated off-leash times, where YimYams and ChooChoo can sniff around at their favorite park while you chat over a frappucino-to-go.

In Manhattan alone, there are 29 dog-friendly locales. Central Park is beautiful, but in all its iconic glory, it tends to get pretty gosh-darned packed. I’m a Riverside kind of girl, myself. Hard to go wrong with a beautiful breeze coming off the water while you walk.

Going to the park is a deliberate escape from the hustle and bustle. Set aside that time to enjoy the sunshine, feel the grass between your toes, and watch your fave pooch finally get a chance to stretch her legs in some good old tongue-lollin’ fun. You’ll both be happier for it!