Dog Parks and Off-Leash Areas in Dortmund
25 named dog parks and exercise areas in Dortmund and the surrounding area. Whether off-leash exercise is allowed depends on the rules of each area. Plus 8 more without a listed name, visible only on the map in the app.
Listed places are within 14 km of the centre of Dortmund, including the surrounding area. This radius does not follow municipal boundaries.
Where can my dog run off leash in Dortmund?
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 Oestermärsch
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1 · Dog exercise area
Hundewiese Oestermärsch
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 im Westpark
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 im Hoeschpark
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
Öffentliche Hunde-Auslauffläche (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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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
Hundeauslauffläche
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 am Finanzamt
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
An d. Hundewiese
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.
8 · Dog exercise area
Hundewiese Kieferstraße in Hombruch (AGO)
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.
9 · Dog exercise area
Hundewiese am Volksgarten Mengede
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.
10 · Dog exercise area
Hundeauslauf Gahmen
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
Hundewald Doghausen
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.
12 · Dog exercise area
Hundewiese "Im Reiche des Wassers" Schwerte
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
Unser Hundegarten Holzwickede
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.
14 · Dog exercise area
Hundewiese Ickern
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.
15 · 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.
Sources & review date
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 Dortmund16
- Hundewiese Oestermärsch
- Hundewiese im Westpark
- Hundewiese im Hoeschpark
- Öffentliche Hunde-Auslauffläche (Eingezäunt)
- Hundeauslauffläche
- Hundewiese am Finanzamt
- An d. Hundewiese
- Hundewiese Kieferstraße in Hombruch (AGO)
- Hundewiese am Volksgarten Mengede
- Hundeauslauf Gahmen
- Hundewald Doghausen
- Hundewiese "Im Reiche des Wassers" Schwerte
- Unser Hundegarten Holzwickede
- Hundewiese Ickern
- Hundewiese Bochum-Gerthe
- Hundewiese Waltrop
Dog Parks in Dortmund9
- Hundeplatz Stadtgarten
- Westpark
- Westfalenpark Dortmund
- Hoeschpark
- Hundewiese am Eberplatz
- Hundewiese a. d. Amtsstraße
- Hundewiese - Leni-Rommel-Str. / Am Funkturm
- Hunde-Auslauf-Fläche Dortmund Nette
- Hansemann Hundepark
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many dog parks are there in Dortmund?
In Dortmund and the surrounding area, we have listed 25 named dog parks and off-leash areas, including Hundeplatz Stadtgarten, Hundewiese Oestermärsch, Hundewiese im Westpark, Westpark, Westfalenpark Dortmund. An additional 8 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 Dortmund?
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.