Dog park

Groth Park

Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany

Description

The dog park in Groth Park in Hamburg-Altona is open 24 hours a day. It offers parking, but no shade. The area is surrounded by a bike path, which raises safety concerns. The signage is in poor condition, making it difficult to use. Visitors complain about the lack of seating and trash cans. The maintenance of the park is perceived as inadequate.

Breeding & nesting season (orientation)

In Hamburg, a leash is required almost everywhere, including forests. Off-leash is only allowed in designated dog exercise areas or with an exemption from the leash rule, but in forests the leash rule applies even then. In some nature reserves, dogs are banned entirely. Follow the signs.

This is a simplified overview, not legal advice. For binding rules in 2026 where you live and walk your dog, contact your local authority (e.g. municipal public order office).