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Top Places to Meet New Friends

Top Places to Meet New Friends

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Created by Riley the Aussie • Updated On: July 20, 2012

Some of the best places in NYC to get out and meet new friends of all shapes and sizes.

Leroy Street Dog Run is one of Top Places to Meet New Friends.

1. Leroy Street Dog Run

8.3
Leroy St (West Side Highway), New York, NY
Dog Park · West Village · 14 tips and reviews

Mike S.Mike Singleton: In the summer they have bone-shaped pools to cool down in (one big, one small)

Washington Square Dog Run is one of Top Places to Meet New Friends.

2. Washington Square Dog Run

9.2
Washington Sq S, New York, NY
Dog Park · Greenwich Village · 32 tips and reviews

Mike S.Mike Singleton: Newest dog run in the city, complete with a small fountain. It's very well kept but generally on the small side.

Chelsea Waterside Park Dog Run is one of Top Places to Meet New Friends.

3. Chelsea Waterside Park Dog Run

7.9
599 W 22nd St (btw 11th Ave & West Side Hwy), New York, NY
Dog Park · Chelsea · 20 tips and reviews

Spencer G.Spencer Gellman: Look out for Noodles the yellow goldendoodle. He's a lover, not a fighter

West Village Dog Run is one of Top Places to Meet New Friends.

4. West Village Dog Run

7.2
57 Little W 12th St (btwn Washington St & 10th Ave), New York, NY
Dog Park · Meatpacking District · 4 tips and reviews

Maciej L.Maciej Labinski: Make sure to attend the annual Halloween party. I don't know who has more fun - the dogs or the owners??!