Dog-Friendly Parks and Forests in Dortmund
147 named parks, forests, and green spaces in Dortmund and the surrounding area for a walk with your dog. Plus 1 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.
Leash requirements in parks and forests in Dortmund
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.
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Map view: Stadtgarten
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1 · Public park
Stadtgarten
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Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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2 · Public park
Grünanlage "Ostwall"
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3 · Public park
Stadewäldchen
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Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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4 · Public park
Alfons-Spielhoff-Platz
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Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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5 · Public park
Bürgergarten
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6 · Public park
Kaiserplatz
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7 · Public park
Nordmarkt
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Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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8 · Public park
Drei-Bäume-Park
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Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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9 · Public park
Blücherpark
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10 · Public park
Robert-Koch-Platz
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11 · Public park
Hoeschplatz
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12 · Public park
Stollenpark
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13 · Public park
Blücherpark Nord
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14 · Public park
Robinsonpark
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Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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15 · Public park
Rosenterrassen
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Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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Parks in Dortmund95
- Stadtgarten
- Grünanlage "Ostwall"
- Stadewäldchen
- Alfons-Spielhoff-Platz
- Bürgergarten
- Kaiserplatz
- Nordmarkt
- Drei-Bäume-Park
- Blücherpark
- Robert-Koch-Platz
- Hoeschplatz
- Stollenpark
- Blücherpark Nord
- Robinsonpark
- Rosenterrassen
- Westfalenpark
- Tremoniapark
- Hoeschpark
- ehem. Zeche "Am Schwaben"
- Körner Park
- Phoenix Park
- Fredenbaumpark
- Schulte-Witten-Park
- Hoetger-Park
- Grünanlage "An den Teichen"
- Lichthof
- Stadtteilpark Wambel
- Rombergpark / Botanischer Garten
- Urbanusplatz
- UmweltKulturPark Dortmund
- Revierpark Wischlingen
- Gustav-Heinemann-Park
- Landschaftspark Rahmkebachtal
- Grünanlage Technologiepark
- Ehrenhain
- Park am Tiefenbach
- Admiralplatz
- Steinhammer-Park
- Buscheipark
- Bladenhorstplatz
- Tunnelpark Berghofen
- Stadtteilpark Scharnhorst
- Kirchenpark
- Parkanlage Haus Rodenberg
- Rosengarten
- Grünanlage "Bärenbruch"
- Ewaldipark
- Stadtteilpark Gneisenau
- Bürgergarten Westerfilde
- Park im EKS
- Landschaftspark Alte Körne
- Kirchhofswiese
- Greveler Dorfplatz
- Mengeder Heimatwald
- Schlosspark Bodelschwingh
- Hansemannpark
- Volksgarten Mengede
- Amtshauspark
- Im Paradies
- Schragmüller-Park
- Volksgarten Lütgendortmund
- Park der Generationen
- Volksgarten Bövinghausen
- Parkanlage Haus Wenge
- Ringelnatz-Park
- Gärten für die Gemeinschaft
- Pilzpark Lanstrop
- ehem. Zeche Erin Schacht 3
- Hohensyburg
- Steinwegplatz
- Garten der Generationen
- Emscherpark
- Seepark Lünen
- Schlosspark Goldschmieding
- Diethild-Dudeck-Platz
- Park Werne
- Schwesternpark
- Carl-von-Ossietzky-Platz
- Grünzug Nord
- Volkspark Langendreer
- Park Marien-Hospital
- Lutherpark
- Bismarckhain
- Beamtengarten
- ehem. Zeche Victor Schacht 5
- Volkspark Gerthe
- Park am Neggenborn
- Park am Bodelschwinghaus
- Auf der Panne
- Marktgarten
- Am Busch
- Naturerfahrungsfläche am Dr.-Lammert-Weg
- Kanuverein Wasserwanderer Hagen e.V.
- Kunstwald Teutoburgia
- Hiltroper Park
Forests in Dortmund52
- Bolmke
- Kirchderner Wald
- Hallerey
- Grävingholz
- An der Panne
- Süggel
- Steinbruch Schüren
- Auf dem Brink
- Mastbruch - Rahmer Wald
- Sanderoth
- Niederhofer Holz
- Bittermark
- Dorneywald
- Herrentheyer Wald
- Alte Körne
- Kleinholthauser Mark
- Buschei
- Großholthauser Mark
- Im Siesack
- Aplerbecker Wald
- Kruckeler Wald
- Bodelschwingher Wald
- Lanstroper See
- Kurler Busch
- Steinbachtal
- Fürstenbergholz
- Sölder Bruch
- Groppenbruch
- Dellwiger Bachtal
- Wickeder Holz
- Hohensyburg - Klusenberg
- Ebberg
- Mengeder Heide
- Tongrube Lessmöllmann
- Ölbachtal
- Wagenbruchquellen
- N.S.G. Ruhraue Syburg
- Beerenbruch
- Erlensundern
- Uhlenbruch
- Wickeder Ostholz - Pleckenbrink See
- Oberes Ölbachtal
- Mühlenstrang
- Langeloh
- In der Lake
- Alter Ruhrgraben
- Naturschutzgebiet Lenneaue Kabel
- Felsen am Harkortsee
- Naturschutzgebiet Lennesteilhang Garenfeld
- NSG Kaisbergaue
- Mühlenbruch
- Volkspark Sodingen
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which parks in Dortmund are good for a walk with your dog?
In Dortmund and the surrounding area, we have listed 147 named parks, forests, and green spaces, including Stadtgarten, Grünanlage "Ostwall", Stadewäldchen, Alfons-Spielhoff-Platz, Bürgergarten. 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.
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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.