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Days Out Are For Dogs Too
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Last Updated:
11 May 2026
Rowntree Park is one of York’s best proper reset spots, sitting by the River Ouse just south of the city centre and mixing green space with plenty to do. It has that rare balance of peaceful and useful, with an ornamental lake, tennis courts, a skate park, reading café and level paths that make it easy for a slower stroll or a longer mooch. The history gives it extra weight too, as a 1921 gift to the city and a memorial space, but day to day it simply works as a generous patch of breathing room in the middle of York.
Good to know:
Water bowls available
Treats available
Doggy Menu available
Dog Policy:
Dogs are welcome on the paths and green spaces. Keep things considerate, scoop swiftly and avoid any full-scale duck management campaigns.
