120 named parks, forests, and green spaces in Bochum and the surrounding area for a walk with your dog. Plus 2 more without a listed name, visible only on the map in the app.
Leash requirements in parks and forests in Bochum
In public parks, a leash requirement usually applies under the local park bylaws (Grünanlagensatzung). Forests are covered by a general right of access under Section 14 of the Federal Forest Act (Bundeswaldgesetz), but state forest laws and hunting laws mostly require dogs to be kept on a leash there.
During the breeding and nesting season, roughly from March 1 to July 15, several German states tighten this requirement further. To be safe, follow the signage at the entrance to the park or forest: it takes precedence over any general rule.
This list is deliberately filtered: cemeteries, public swimming areas, hospital grounds, and daycare outdoor areas are excluded, even where the map data lists them as park land. Dogs are generally not allowed there.
Parks in Bochum99
Appolonia-Pfaus-Park
Goetheplatz
Europaplatz
Pocket Park Franz-Vogt-Straße
Kortumpark
Grünanlage Präsident
Schmechtingwiesen
Westpark
Park Hamme
Ottokar-Wüst-Platz
Rechener Park
Geologischer Garten
Glockengarten
Grete-Penelope-Mars-Platz
Goerdtpark
Idunapark
Grummer Teiche
Vels-Heide-Park
Wiesental
Kühneplatz
Saure Wiese
Freizeitanlage am Hausacker "Urban Green"
Park Laer
Barbara Park
Im Schußholz
Schloßpark Weitmar
Kolpingplatz
Skulpturenpark Flottmann
Parkgelände "Ententeich Herne-Süd"
Volksgarten Eickel
Königsgruber Park
Gewerbepark Hibernia
Grünzug Hölkeskampring
Friedenspark Ehrenmal
Sportpark Eickel
Hiltroper Park
Ökopark
Revierpark Gysenberg
Marktgarten
Parkanlage Bergelmanns Hof
Auf der Panne
Quartierspark Klosterstraße
Park am Neggenborn
Behrenspark
Volkspark Langendreer
Park Werne
Volkspark Gerthe
Von-Wedelstaedt-Park
Carl-von-Ossietzky-Platz
Stadtgarten
Beien-Gelände
Stadtgarten Wanne-Eickel
Bismarckhain
Im Uhlenbruch
Florapark
Schlosspark Strünkede
Wissenschaftspark Gelsenkirchen
Orangeplatz
Neustadtpark
Rheinelbe-Park
Burgerspark
Quartierpark Nordstraße
Park der Generationen
Bulmker Park
Volksgarten Lütgendortmund
Klärwerk Herne (ehemaliges)
Volksgarten Bövinghausen
Abenteuerpark
Volksgarten
Kunstwald Teutoburgia
Kulturpark "Unser Fritz 2/3"
Consol-Park
Georgswiese
Villa Vogelsang
Rathauspark
Park Marien-Hospital
Beamtengarten
Musiktheater Wiese
Schwesternpark
Grünzug Nord
Lutherpark
Park Overwegstraße
Möntingplatz
Streichelzoo
ZOOM Erlebniswelt Alaska
ZOOM Erlebniswelt Grimberger Hof
ZOOM Erlebniswelt Afrika
ZOOM Erlebniswelt Asien
Schillerplatz
Südpark
Gärten für die Gemeinschaft
Schlosspark Goldschmieding
Fürstin-Franziska-Christine-Stiftung
Ludwig-Kessing-Park
Bürger- u. Handwerkerpark Zeche Zollverein 3/7/10
Revierpark Nienhausen
Kampfbahn Glückauf - Freizeitsportanlage
ehem. Zeche Erin Schacht 3
Nienhausenbusch
Forests in Bochum21
Tippelsberg-Berger Mühle
Hofsteder Weiher
Königsbüscher Wäldchen
Almagelände
Oberes Ölbachtal
Ölbachtal
Dr.-C.-Otto-Wald und Hörsterholz
Volkspark Sodingen
Bergehalde Pluto-Wilhelm
Langeloh
Dellwiger Bachtal
Voßnacken
Wagenbruchquellen
NSG Mechtenberg
Tongrube Lessmöllmann
Hafen Grimberg
Resser Wäldchen
Ruhraue Hattingen Winz
Dorneywald
Hertener Emscherbruch
Ehemaliges Floatglas-Gelände
All 124 Parks and Forests in Bochum on the map, with directions, opening hours, and tips from the community.
Which parks in Bochum are good for a walk with your dog?
In Bochum and the surrounding area, we have listed 120 named parks, forests, and green spaces, including Appolonia-Pfaus-Park, Goetheplatz, Europaplatz, Pocket Park Franz-Vogt-Straße, Kortumpark. A leash requirement applies in most of them.
Do I have to keep my dog on a leash in the park?
In public parks, a leash requirement usually applies under the local park bylaws, and in forests, state forest and hunting laws mostly require a leash as well. If you want your dog to run free, a designated dog meadow is the right place.
What is the breeding and nesting season, and what does it mean for dogs?
The breeding and nesting season (Brut- und Setzzeit) runs roughly from March 1 to July 15, when birds are nesting and wild animals are raising their young. Several German states tighten leash requirements in forests and fields during this time. Staying on paths and keeping your dog close on a short leash is a good idea during these months, even where it is not explicitly required.