Endorse your support for a dog park at the East River Esplanade!
- Fill out the form and share this link (https://forms.gle/vGntA4DQ3kQpff6M7) to others
- Reach out to the NYC Parks commissioner
- Reach out to council member Keith Power
- Reach out to assembly member Harvey Epstein
A dog run allows dogs to exercise and socialize safely. It promotes responsible dog ownership and provides an outlet for dog owners to socialize. Kips Bay (10016) has 5,351 licensed dogs, one of the densest population of dogs in midtown. It also has one of the least number public parks in Manhattan, and no dog runs.
East River Esplanade is a NYC Park, making it accessible for all. It is not near residential areas, that may affect noise or raise environmental concerns. It helps curtail the use of the surrounding parks and privately owned public spaces that has been used as “unofficial dog parks”.
Your endorsement is a voice that the neighborhood is ready for a place for our furry friends. As a “Friend of East River Esplanade Dog Run”, you will help this, “neighborhood requested” dog run, a NYC Parks first!
For more details check out our earlier posts:
Community Board 6 supports a dog run at The East River Esplanade
Check out the recent efforts to the local community board (it passed!)
- June 7th presentation to the Environment and Parks committee
- June 8th presentation to the full board
- June 8th vote for the dog park passes unanimously
- June 9th official letter resolution letter which goes to
- NYC Parks Commissioner Susan M. Donoghue
- Hon. Mark Levine, Manhattan Borough President
- Hon. Keith Powers, Council Member
- Hon. Harvey Epstein, Assembly Member
- Kevin O’Keefe, Chair, CB6 Environment & Parks Committee
- Shena Kaufman, New York City Department of Parks & Recreation
Thanks to all who support the effort! Let’s keep at it, we’re almost there!
