Dog-Friendly Parks and Forests in Hanover
95 named parks, forests, and green spaces in Hanover and the surrounding area for a walk with your dog. Plus 4 more without a listed name, visible only on the map in the app.
Listed places are within 14 km of the centre of Hanover, including the surrounding area. This radius does not follow municipal boundaries.
Leash requirements in parks and forests in Hanover
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.
Places on the map
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Map view: Vorplatz
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1 · Public park
Vorplatz
No confirmed address available.
Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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Public place source ↗No individual review date available.
A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
2 · Public park
Waterlooplatz
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Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
3 · Public park
Weißekreuzplatz
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Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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Public place source ↗No individual review date available.
A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
4 · Public park
Maschpark
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Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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Public place source ↗No individual review date available.
A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
5 · Public park
Welfenplatz
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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.
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A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
6 · Public park
Faust-Wiese
No confirmed address available.
Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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Public place source ↗No individual review date available.
A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
7 · Public park
Welfengarten
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.
8 · Public park
Stadtteilpark Linden-Süd
No confirmed address available.
Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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Public place source ↗No individual review date available.
A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
9 · Public park
Gudrun-Pausewang-Platz
No confirmed address available.
Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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Public place source ↗No individual review date available.
A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
10 · Public park
Brackebuschgarten
No confirmed address available.
Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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Public place source ↗No individual review date available.
A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
11 · Public park
Velvetplatz
No confirmed address available.
Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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Public place source ↗No individual review date available.
A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
12 · Public park
Bonifatiusplatz
No confirmed address available.
Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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Public place source ↗No individual review date available.
A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
13 · Public park
Georgengarten
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 · Public park
Palaisgarten
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 · Public park
Von-Alten-Garten
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.
Parks in Hanover77
- Vorplatz
- Waterlooplatz
- Weißekreuzplatz
- Maschpark
- Welfenplatz
- Faust-Wiese
- Welfengarten
- Stadtteilpark Linden-Süd
- Gudrun-Pausewang-Platz
- Brackebuschgarten
- Velvetplatz
- Bonifatiusplatz
- Georgengarten
- Palaisgarten
- Von-Alten-Garten
- Oesterleyplatz (Pétanque)
- Moltkeplatz
- Rosenbergplatz
- De-Haën-Platz
- Rosengarten
- Friedrich-Ebert-Platz
- Berggarten
- Grüne Mitte Hainholz
- Stadtteilpark Hainholz
- Evangelische Kirche in Deutschland. Kirchenamt
- Schünemannplatz
- UhrWald
- RefuGHium
- Kantplatz
- Altes Kirchloch
- Freundschaftshain Großer Kolonnenweg
- Nenndorfer Platz
- FKK-Badebereich Sieben-Meter-Teich
- Fiedelerplatz
- Döhrener Maschpark
- Willy-Spahn-Park
- Rundweg KZ Ahlem
- Wohnpark am See
- Wiehbergpark
- Theda-Behme-Straße
- Volkspark Vinnhorst
- Am Rodelberg
- Westfalenhof
- Grünzug Roderbruch Nord
- Vahrenheide
- Marktplatz
- Empelder Ententeich
- Empelder Park
- Hermann-Löns-Park
- Neunkirchnerplatz
- Naturlehrpfad
- Bothfelder Anger
- Brinker Park
- Waldberg Empelde
- Schützenplatz Letter
- Tiergarten Hannover
- Park der Erinnerung
- Stadtteilpark Steinbruchsfeld
- Hinüberscher Garten
- Oheriedenpark
- Messepark
- Park Kattenbrook
- Konrad-Zuse-Park
- Park der Sinne
- Quartierpark Jakobskamp
- Murowana-Goslina-Park
- NaturAktivPlatz
- Park Kattenbrook IV
- Permakultur-Mitmachgarten
- Im Alten Dorfe
- Gärten im Wandel
- Parc Agricole
- Bürgerpark Seelze
- Expo-Park Süd
- Stadtpark Garbsen
- Werner-Baesmann-Park
- Ottomar-von-Reden-Park
Forests in Hanover18
- Limmer Brunnen
- Bornumer Holz
- Ahlemer Holz
- Bodensenke in der Großen Masch in Wülfel
- Metzhof
- Badebornteich
- Sundern
- Talaue des Desbrocksriedegrabens
- Schonungsfläche
- Granit-Findling
- Alte Wietze
- Laher Teich / Laher Wald
- NABU - Biotop
- Binnensalzstelle am Kaliwerk Ronnenberg
- Südwestteil der Mergelgrube Germania I
- Mergelgrube bei Hannover (HPC I)
- Altwarmbüchener Moor
- Bockmerholz, Gaim
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which parks in Hanover are good for a walk with your dog?
In Hanover and the surrounding area, we have listed 95 named parks, forests, and green spaces, including Vorplatz, Waterlooplatz, Weißekreuzplatz, Maschpark, Welfenplatz. 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.