Dog Parks and Off-Leash Areas in Bochum
19 named dog parks and exercise areas in Bochum and the surrounding area. Whether off-leash exercise is allowed depends on the rules of each area. Plus 3 more without a listed name, visible only on the map in the app.
Listed places are within 11 km of the centre of Bochum, including the surrounding area. This radius does not follow municipal boundaries.
Where can my dog run off leash in Bochum?
In designated dog parks and off-leash areas, a dog is generally allowed to run free; that is what they are for. Outside these areas, local rules apply, and they differ from city to city: leash requirements are regulated at the state level in Germany and supplemented by individual municipalities.
Roughly between March 1 and July 15 is also the breeding and nesting season (Brut- und Setzzeit). Several German states tighten leash requirements in forests and fields during this period to protect young wildlife. On-site signage always takes precedence.
Regardless of the leash: dog owners are generally strictly liable for any damage their dog causes, under Section 833 of the German Civil Code (Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch, BGB), meaning liability applies even without fault. Dog liability insurance is mandatory in some German states anyway.
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Map view: Hundewiese Schmechtingwiese
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1 · Dog exercise area
Hundewiese Schmechtingwiese
No confirmed address available.
Listed as a dog-related place. This does not confirm public access, off-leash permission or opening hours.
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A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
2 · Dog exercise area
Hundewiese Wasserstraße
No confirmed address available.
Listed as a dog-related place. This does not confirm public access, off-leash permission or opening hours.
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Souldog map entry; no further public source link available.
No individual review date available.
A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
3 · Dog exercise area
Hundewiese am Opelring
No confirmed address available.
Listed as a dog-related place. This does not confirm public access, off-leash permission or opening hours.
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No individual review date available.
A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
4 · Dog exercise area
Eingezäunte Hundewiese d.St. Bochum
No confirmed address available.
Listed as a dog-related place. This does not confirm public access, off-leash permission or opening hours.
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Souldog map entry; no further public source link available.
No individual review date available.
A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
5 · Dog exercise area
Hundewiese am Ententeich
No confirmed address available.
Listed as a dog-related place. This does not confirm public access, off-leash permission or opening hours.
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Souldog map entry; no further public source link available.
No individual review date available.
A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
6 · Dog exercise area
Hundewiese Hibernia
No confirmed address available.
Listed as a dog-related place. This does not confirm public access, off-leash permission or opening hours.
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Souldog map entry; no further public source link available.
No individual review date available.
A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
7 · Dog exercise area
Hundwiese (eingezäunt)
No confirmed address available.
Listed as a dog-related place. This does not confirm public access, off-leash permission or opening hours.
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Souldog map entry; no further public source link available.
No individual review date available.
A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
8 · Dog exercise area
Hundewiese Bochum-Gerthe
No confirmed address available.
Listed as a dog-related place. This does not confirm public access, off-leash permission or opening hours.
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Souldog map entry; no further public source link available.
No individual review date available.
A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
9 · Dog exercise area
Hundewiese Franzpark
No confirmed address available.
Listed as a dog-related place. This does not confirm public access, off-leash permission or opening hours.
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Souldog map entry; no further public source link available.
No individual review date available.
A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
10 · Dog exercise area
Hundewiese Schloss Strünkede
No confirmed address available.
Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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No individual review date available.
A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
11 · Dog exercise area
Hundewiese Herne Sodingen
No confirmed address available.
Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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No individual review date available.
A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
12 · Dog exercise area
Treffpunkt Hundewiese Witten
No confirmed address available.
Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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No individual review date available.
A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
13 · Dog exercise area
Hundewiese Fussgängerbrücke Dahlhausen
No confirmed address available.
Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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No individual review date available.
A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
14 · Dog exercise area
Hundewiese Grünanlage Bochumer Landstraße
No confirmed address available.
Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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Souldog map entry; no further public source link available.
No individual review date available.
A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
15 · Dog exercise area
Hundewiese an der Portendieckstraße
No confirmed address available.
Listed as a dog-related place. This does not confirm public access, off-leash permission or opening hours.
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Souldog map entry; no further public source link available.
No individual review date available.
A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
Dog Meadows in Bochum16
- Hundewiese Schmechtingwiese
- Hundewiese Wasserstraße
- Hundewiese am Opelring
- Eingezäunte Hundewiese d.St. Bochum
- Hundewiese am Ententeich
- Hundewiese Hibernia
- Hundwiese (eingezäunt)
- Hundewiese Bochum-Gerthe
- Hundewiese Franzpark
- Hundewiese Schloss Strünkede
- Hundewiese Herne Sodingen
- Treffpunkt Hundewiese Witten
- Hundewiese Fussgängerbrücke Dahlhausen
- Hundewiese Grünanlage Bochumer Landstraße
- Hundewiese an der Portendieckstraße
- Hundewiese Worringsiepen
Dog Parks in Bochum3
- Hundewiese Henriettenstraße
- Hundepark Goldhamme
- Hundewiese Hattingen/Ruhr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many dog parks are there in Bochum?
In Bochum and the surrounding area, we have listed 19 named dog parks and off-leash areas, including Hundewiese Henriettenstraße, Hundewiese Schmechtingwiese, Hundepark Goldhamme, Hundewiese Wasserstraße, Hundewiese am Opelring. An additional 3 areas are listed without their own name and are only visible on the map in the app.
Can my dog run off leash in a dog park?
In designated off-leash areas, generally yes: that is what they are set up for. Some municipalities attach conditions, such as requiring a leash for dogs that do not get along with others, or separate areas for small and large dogs. The signage at the entrance is what counts.
Is there a general leash requirement in Bochum?
Leash rules are set at the state level and supplemented locally, so there is no single nationwide answer. Many cities require leashes in parks and the city center and designate separate off-leash areas for that purpose, the ones listed on this page. During the breeding and nesting season, roughly from March to July, stricter rules often apply in forests and fields.
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Last updated: October 2026. Location data based on © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), curated and supplemented by Souldog. Information about the legal situation is a general overview and does not replace legal advice; on-site signage and local ordinances take precedence. Whether a place allows dogs can change; when in doubt, call ahead.