Dog Park at Doherty Park
{Rules,"• Large Dog Park is designated for dogs over 25 Lbs.
• Small Dog Park is designated for dogs under 25 Lbs.
• Owners are legally and financially responsible for their own pets.
• All Dogs must be licensed, up to date with vaccinations, and healthy.
• All dogs using park MUST have a paid annual membership with the Town of Beekman Recreation Department.
• To enter Dog Park, owners must have Photo ID on their person
• To enter Dog Park, the dog must have on its collar, the current year’s Dog Park Membership Dog Tag
• Members should only open the gate for themselves and their dog, not for anyone else, and not for any other dogs.
• Dog Park is open weather and conditions permitting.
• All dogs must be leashed upon entering and exiting the Dog Park and be off the leash while Inside the Dog Park.
• Dogs must be leashed while outside the Dog Park but still in Doherty Park.
• Owners must remain with their dogs at all times.
• Owners will carry a leash for their dog at all times.
• The Dog Park is open dawn to dusk when weather and environmental conditions are suitable.
• The Town reserves the right to close the Dog Park due to any reason including, but not limited to, the weather, the road conditions, and large events.
• When closed, a notice will be posted on the internet and an email blast will be sent to members.
• In addition: when the gate to Doherty Park is closed, the Dog Park is closed.
• Dogs are not permitted on sports fields at any time including when Dog Park is closed.
• Only dog waste should be placed in the dog waste basket; all other trash should be placed in the larger pail outside the gates.
• Owners may bring up to two dogs per adult into Dog Park, if adult can maintain control over both dogs.
• Owners must supervise and are responsible for their dogs and any injuries or damage caused by them.
• Owners must fill in any holes dug by their dogs prior to leaving the Dog Park.
• Owners will clean up after their dogs.
• No puppies under 6 months allowed.
• No dogs in heat allowed.
• No food, drinks or dog treats allowed in Dog Park.
• No children under 18 are allowed in the Dog Park without adult supervision.
• No aggressive dogs are permitted in the Dog Park.
• If dogs get into an altercations, before leaving owners must exchange information including:
• Dogs’ names and Dog Park Membership tag numbers
• Adult first and last names, phone numbers and addresses
• This information should be emailed to: recdirector@townofbeekmanny.us
• Altercations may result in suspension of membership.
• Anyone found to be violating rules will have their membership revoked.
Problems with dogs please notify both of the following: The Town of Beekman Rec Department at 845-227-5783 or the Rec Director at: recdirector@townofbeekmanny.us
The SPCA Animal Control Officer, Kate Alvarez at 845-320-6005
Park hours: Dawn to dusk