Playground Pups

★ 4.5 · 100 Google reviews·Dog daycare·New York, NY
Playground Pups, New York
Daycare
Dogs Away score9.1 /10Excellent · 100 reviews · top 77% in New York
Sources
Behind the 9.1
Reviews read
100 on Google
Average stars
4.50 ★
Rank
#463 of 642 in New York
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published5 of 27From their website, 2026-09-09

Playground Pups is a dog daycare in New York, NY, offering daycare. It scores 9.1/10 (excellent) from 100 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars — #463 of 642 in New York. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 5.

Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis

Key facts

Services
Daycare
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in New York
#463 of 642
Google rating
★4.5 (100)
From downtown
5.8 mi
Neighborhood
Manhattan
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

5/27

5 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-09. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Admission requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Provide proof of current Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, and Bordetella vaccines (including a signed Rabies certificate from a veterinarian)”playgroundpups.com/blank-2
Spay / neuterRequired from 7 months
Their words
“Be spayed or neutered by 7 months of age”playgroundpups.com/blank-2
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Complete a half-day assessment (by appointment only)”playgroundpups.com/blank-2
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Provide proof of current Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, and Bordetella vaccines (including a signed Rabies certificate from a veterinarian)”playgroundpups.com/blank-2
Operations1 of 21 published
FeedingOwner's food required
Their words
“Personalized Feeding: To keep your pup on their regular diet, we ask owners to bring their own food.”playgroundpups.com/blank
Show 22 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website

Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.

Score & reviews

9.1ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★80
4 ★9
3 ★1
2 ★2
1 ★8
★ 4.50Google average
100reviews behind the score
★ 4.67New York average

Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.

What reviewers mention most

friendly staff 10walk 6home 5socializing 4caring staff 3feel 3black lab 2yorkie 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Hours

Mon
7 AM–7 PM
Tue
7 AM–7 PM
Wed
7 AM–7 PM
Thu
7 AM–7 PM
Fri
7 AM–7 PM
Sat
8:30 AM–7 PM
Sun
8:30 AM–7 PM

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

LGA · LaGuardia
5.2 mi
EWR · Newark Liberty
12.7 mi
JFK · New York JFK
14.6 mi
Weekday hours span
7 AM – 7 PM
Open Sunday
Yes

Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.

Location

664-668 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025

5.8 miles from downtown New York · Manhattan · Get directions

Questions about Playground Pups

What services does Playground Pups offer?
Playground Pups is listed as a dog day care center in New York, NY, offering daycare.
How much does Playground Pups charge?
We did not find a published rate on Playground Pups's website when we checked it (2026-09-09); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the New York median published boarding rate is $74/night across 155 facilities.
What vaccines does Playground Pups require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Playground Pups?
Playground Pups's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-09). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Playground Pups compare with other New York facilities?
It ranks #463 of 642 in the New York index by Dogs Away score (9.1/10, excellent), based on 100 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Playground Pups, New York, NY. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-09. https://dogsaway.co/new-york-ny/playground-pups/

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