KENSINGTON DOG RUN FIFTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION (FREE)

 

Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Kensington Dog Run on Saturday, August 9th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

 

Food and drinks will be served. Or bring your favorite refreshments, if you like.

Located on Coney Island Avenue in the Parade Ground near Prospect Park, the Kensington Dog Run opened in 2020. It came to fruition after years of grassroots planning and organizing by neighborhood dog owners who wanted to create a dog run where dogs could enjoy the benefits of exercising, socializing, and breathing fresh air off-leash.

The project was made possible with allocated funds via Participatory Budgeting from New York City Councilmember Mathieu Eugene of District 40 and via Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams' capital allocations. The balance of the funds needed were covered by Councilmember Brad Lander of District 39. 

The Kensington Dog Run Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Location

Kensington Dog Run

397A Coney Island Avenue

between Kermit Place and Caton Avenue

Kensington, Brooklyn

(map) 

https://www.facebook.com/KensingtonDogRun

https://www.instagram.com/kensingtondogrun/ 

RESCHEDULED FOR APRIL 27TH: SPRING CLEANING AT THE KENSINGTON DOG RUN

 

Update: rescheduled for Sunday, April 27th, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

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Kensington Dog Run Spring Cleaning

Saturday, April 26th

8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Rain Date: Sunday, April 27th

The Kensington Dog Run, a place for dogs to play together and socialize, will get a spring cleaning on Sunday, April 26th (rain date: Sunday, April 27th), from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Users of the dog run and anyone else who'd like to volunteer are welcome to help maintain the dog run.

Coffee and donut holes will be provided.

Located on Coney Island Avenue in the Parade Ground near Prospect Park, the Kensington Dog Run opened in July 2020 after years of grassroots advocacy by neighborhood dog owners.

The Kensington Dog Run Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Location

Kensington Dog Run

397A Coney Island Avenue

between Kermit Place and Caton Avenue

Kensington, Brooklyn

(map) 

https://www.facebook.com/KensingtonDogRun

https://www.instagram.com/kensingtondogrun/ 

DOGS CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN

 

Halloween Party

Sunday, October 27th

2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Dogs and their humans are invited to celebrate Halloween at the Kensington Dog Run on Sunday, October 27th, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

Costumes aren't required for dogs or for humans, but wear them if you'd like to.

 

The Kensington Dog Run, located on Coney Island Avenue in the Parade Ground near Prospect Park, opened in July 2020 after several years of community advocacy.

 

The Kensington Dog Run Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit group of neighbors who persistently fought for a dog run and eventually were able to find a home for one. 

Location

Kensington Dog Run

397A Coney Island Avenue

between Kermit Place and Caton Avenue

Kensington, Brooklyn

(map) 

https://www.facebook.com/KensingtonDogRun

https://x.com/kensingtondog?lang=en 

https://www.instagram.com/kensingtondogrun/

DOG CALENDAR PHOTO SHOOT

 

FIDO in Prospect Park Dog Calendar

Photo Shoot

Monday, June 17th, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 22nd, 9:00 a.m. to noon

From the FIDO website:

The Fido Calendar is a tribute to the large and diverse Fido community. Fido members can, for a minimal fee, have their dog’s picture in a calendar, and enjoy the memories of other dogs and events in the Park.

How to get your dog’s picture in the calendar:

• Become a Fido member [suggested minimum donation: $10 per year]

• Have your dog’s picture taken at a Coffee Bark or picture-taking event

• Cost: $10 small; $20 medium; $40 large

• Get a free calendar for every picture placed in the calendar

Alternately, pay online and send a photo, stating the date for the picture, size of the picture, name of your dog, and your contact information. Send information to fidobrooklyn@gmail.com. 

FIDO (FIDO in Prospect Park) is a (501)(c)(3) non-profit since 2004.

Location

Kensington Dog Run

397A Coney Island Avenue

between Kermit Place and Caton Avenue

Kensington, Brooklyn

(map) 

https://www.facebook.com/KensingtonDogRun

https://twitter.com/kensingtondog?lang=en 

https://www.instagram.com/kensingtondogrun/

 

SPRING CLEANUP AT THE DOG RUN

Kensington Dog Run Spring Cleaning

Sunday, April 14th, 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

The Kensington Dog Run, a place for dogs to play and socialize, will get a spring cleaning on Sunday, April 14th, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Dog run users and everyone else are welcome to help clean up.

Located on Coney Island Avenue in the Parade Ground near Prospect Park, the Kensington Dog Run opened in July 2020 after years of advocacy by neighborhood dog owners.

The Kensington Dog Run Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Location

Kensington Dog Run

397A Coney Island Avenue

between Kermit Place and Caton Avenue

Kensington, Brooklyn

(map) 

https://www.facebook.com/KensingtonDogRun

https://twitter.com/kensingtondog?lang=en 

https://www.instagram.com/kensingtondogrun/ 

 

FIDO'S DOG CALENDAR CAN BE PURCHASED NEXT WEEK

Dog Calendar for Sale

Saturday, January 6th

 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Sunday, January 7th

8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

 

The FIDO 2024 calendar, themed "Dogs and Their Owners," features photos taken in Prospect Park. The calendar will be available at the Saturday, January 6th Coffee Bark, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and on Sunday, January 7th, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

 

The FIDO calendar will sell for $8, 2 for $15, and 3 for $20.

Location

The Picnic House in Prospect Park

40 West Drive

Brooklyn

(map) 

CANCELED: HOWL-O-WEEN PARTY AT THE DOG RUN

 

Update: The event has been canceled due to rain.

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Howl-O-Ween Party

Sunday, October 29th, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Celebrate Halloween at the Kensington Dog Run Association's annual Howl-O-Ween Party on Sunday, October 29th, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Costumes aren't required for dogs or for humans--but wear them if you've got them!

 

The Kensington Dog Run, located on Coney Island Avenue in the Parade Ground near Prospect Park, opened in July 2020 after years of community advocacy. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

 

Location

Kensington Dog Run

397A Coney Island Avenue

between Kermit Place and Caton Avenue

Kensington, Brooklyn

(map) 

https://www.facebook.com/KensingtonDogRun

https://twitter.com/kensingtondog?lang=en

 

FIDO 2023 DOG CALENDAR

 

The FIDO 2023 calendar, featuring photos of dogs in Prospect Park, will be for sale in the Kensington Dog Run on Saturday, December 17th, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., and on Sunday, December 18th, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

If your dog's photo is in the calendar, you'll get a copy of the calendar for free.

Additional calendars will be available for sale at these prices: 1 calendar for $8, 2 calendars for $15, and 3 calendars for $20.

The Kensington Dog Run, located on Coney Island Avenue in the Parade Ground near Prospect Park, opened in July 2020 after years of community advocacy. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Location

Kensington Dog Run

397A Coney Island Avenue

between Kermit Place and Caton Avenue

Kensington, Brooklyn

(map) 

https://www.facebook.com/KensingtonDogRun

https://twitter.com/kensingtondog?lang=en

HALLOWEEN PARTY AT THE KENSINGTON DOG RUN

Howl-O-Ween Party

Sunday, October 30th, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Have a Happy Halloween at the Kensington Dog Run Howl-O-Ween Party on Sunday, October 30th, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Dogs and humans: wear costumes! Tricks and treats will be available for dogs and for humans.

The Kensington Dog Run, located on Coney Island Avenue in the Parade Ground near Prospect Park, opened in July 2020 after years of community advocacy. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Location

Kensington Dog Run

397A Coney Island Avenue

between Kermit Place and Caton Avenue

Kensington, Brooklyn

(map) 

https://www.facebook.com/KensingtonDogRun

https://twitter.com/KensingtonDog

ON SALE SOON: THE FIDO CALENDAR FOR 2022

 

The FIDO calendar for 2022 can be purchased on Saturday, January 8th, in two locations: 

 

• Coffee Bark in Prospect Park, near the Picnic House, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
• Kensington Dog Run Coffee Bark from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The likely price will be 1 calendar for $8, 2 for $15, and 3 for $20.

About FIDO in Prospect Park 

 

FIDO is the acronym for Fellowship in the Interest of Dogs and Their Owners.

From its website at https://fidoinprospectpark.org/:

"FIDO in Prospect Park is a 501(c) (3) non for profit since 2004. FIDO is committed to insuring that Prospect Park is a safe healthy place for dogs. FIDO is dedicated to enhancing opportunities for off-leash activities. We are also dedicated to responsible supervision of dogs. FIDO aims to educate the dog walking community, the public, and elected and appointed officials about dog-related issues."

About Kensington Dog Run Association

 

From its website at https://www.kensingtondogrun.com: 

"We are a 501C3 nonprofit group of neighbors who championed for a dog run in the Prospect Park Parade Grounds.

The Kensington Dog Run Association was established to generate community involvement toward creating a new dog run to accommodate the increasing number of dogs and dog owners in the communities surrounding the south end of Prospect Park. 

 

Our association welcomes all responsible pet owners and supporters. We successfully secured funding for the project and now focus on maintenance of the dog run and continued community engagement."

 

Kensington Dog Run opened in July 2020, the result of several years' worth of grassroots community activism. The dog run is located in the Prospect Park Parade Ground at Coney Island Avenue and Kermit Place, Brooklyn, New York. It's open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

HALLOWEEN PARTY AT KENSINGTON DOG RUN

 

Halloween Party

Sunday, October 31st, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

 

Have a Happy Howl-O-Ween at Kensington Dog Run on Sunday, October 31st, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dogs and humans: wear costumes. Tricks and treats will be available for dogs and humans.

 

Help prepare the Dog Run for the celebration at the cleanup event the day before--on Saturday, October 30th, starting at 8:00 a.m.

 

About Kensington Dog Run

The Kensington Dog Run, located on Coney Island Avenue in the Parade Ground near Prospect Park, opened in July 2020 after years of community advocacy. It was a much anticipated event and was particularly important because it became a place for people and dogs to reconnect and form a much needed sense of community.

 

Since opening, the Kensington Dog Run Association (KDRA) has held community building events and fundraisers to support the maintenance and upkeep of the dog run. People travel by foot, bike, car and taxi to socialize their dogs. As a result, there is a constant stream of dogs and owners visiting each day, and the number continues to grow. 

KDRA is also growing. Volunteers dedicate their personal time for daily upkeep and event planning, as well as outreach to improve the accessibility and functionality of the run for humans and dogs with disabilities. 

 

Our Spring Clean Up event helped raise funds to purchase sun shades, which are desperately needed for people and dogs who need to cool off or cannot be in the sun too long.  But regardless of whether a dog owner “officially” joins the association, we have found that people have been increasingly inclined to help out with  needed cleaning and repairs.

 

The Kensington Dog Run has become a vital gathering space for our community, where dogs and their owners can enjoy safe and responsible off-leash activities. The association remains dedicated to serving Kensington and its neighboring communities by organizing and advocating for the continued success of the dog run.

Location

Kensington Dog Run

397A Coney Island Avenue
between Kermit Place and Caton Avenue
Kensington, Brooklyn

(map) 

https://www.facebook.com/KensingtonDogRun

https://www.kensingtondogrun.com/ 

https://twitter.com/KensingtonDog 

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT KENSINGTON DOG RUN

 

Anniversary Celebration

Sunday, June 27th, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

 

From the Kensington Dog Run Association:

The Kensington Dog Run Association invites you to the First Year Anniversary of the opening of the Dog Park!  

 

On behalf of the many dogs and their owners, we would like to acknowledge the effort and dedication you have shown in the design, building, funding, and maintaining of the Dog Park.

 

In addition, the KDRA wants to continue the upkeep and improvement of the dog run area. Therefore, we are asking for donations to assist in this effort.

 

This year we are focusing on providing awnings/sun shades to provide shelter from the summer sun, both for owners and their dogs. Please use the link to our website for donations kensingtondogrun.com. 

 

The celebration will take place on Sunday, June 27th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

 

Refreshments will be served.

Location

Kensington Dog Run

Coney Island Avenue and Caton Avenue

Brooklyn

CLEANUP AT THE KENSINGTON DOG RUN

 

 

Spring Cleanup at the Kensington Dog Run

Saturday, May 8th, 9:00 a.m.

 

Pitch in to clean up the Kensington Dog Run on Saturday, May 8th, at 9:00 a.m. PPE, snacks, and coffee will be provided.

 

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History of the Kensington Dog Run

Grassroots planning and organizing by neighborhood residents brought the idea of the Kensington Dog Run to fruition.

 

In 2014, dog owners in the neighborhood started talking with each other about creating a nearby dog run where dogs could enjoy the benefits  of exercising, socializing, and breathing fresh air off-leash.

 

First they talked as individuals, then they met as a group, and then they formed the Kensington Dog Run Association and became a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization.

 

The Kensington Dog Run had its grand opening in Prospect Park Parade Ground on Monday, July 6, 2020. 

 

Description of the Kensington Dog Run

Within the 7,000 square feet of fenced-in space are separated areas for large dogs and small dogs, canine-friendly turf, benches made from reclaimed wood, water fountains, new trees, dog-waste-resistant shrubs, and waste receptacles.

 

The Dog Run is open seven days a week, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

 

Location
Kensington Dog Run

397A Coney Island Avenue
between Kermit Place and Caton Avenue
Kensington, Brooklyn

(map)

 

https://www.facebook.com/KensingtonDogRun 

https://www.kensingtondogrun.com/

https://twitter.com/KensingtonDog  @KensingtonDog

KENSINGTON DOG RUN VIRTUAL TOWN HALL: PLANNING THE DOG RUN'S FUTURE

Kensington Dog Run Virtual Town Hall

Thursday, February 18th, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

From the Kensington Dog Run Association:

This meeting is open to everyone who uses the Kensington Dog Run and is interested in contributing to the future of the park. We encourage you to come and share your ideas for the dog run.

 

Additionally, we hope that after this meeting you will sign up to become a member of the association, and contribute to events like our spring cleanup. Thank you for coming and we are excited to see you soon!

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Feb 18, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://baruch.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUocuGrrjoiEtSI2b0l80lm9zdtfi5fK_SW

 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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Grassroots planning and organizing by neighborhood residents brought the idea of the Kensington Dog Run to fruition. In 2014, dog owners in the neighborhood started talking with each other about creating a nearby dog run where dogs could enjoy the benefits  of exercising, socializing, and breathing fresh air off-leash. First they talked as individuals, then they met as a group, and then they formed the Kensington Dog Run Association and became a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization.

 

The Kensington Dog Run had its grand opening in Prospect Park Parade Ground on Monday, July 6, 2020. It is open seven days a week, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Within the 7,000 square feet of fenced-in space are separated areas for large dogs and small dogs, canine-friendly turf, benches made from reclaimed wood, water fountains, new trees, dog-waste-resistant shrubs, and waste receptacles.

 

The Kensington Dog Run Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

 

Location
Kensington Dog Run

397A Coney Island Avenue
between Kermit Place and Caton Avenue
Kensington, Brooklyn

(map)

 

https://www.facebook.com/KensingtonDogRun 

https://www.kensingtondogrun.com/

https://twitter.com/KensingtonDog  @KensingtonDog

 

HALLOWEEN MASK-ERADE OUTDOORS IN KENSINGTON

 

Halloween Mask-erade: A Kensington Dog Run Meet-and-Greet

Saturday, October 31st, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

 

Dogs and their humans are invited to attend the first Kensington Dog Run Association Meet-and-Greet on Saturday, October 31st, at 5:00 p.m. The event will feature tricks, treats, and information on how to get involved with the Kensington Dog Run Association.

 

Wear a costume and enjoy an evening of Halloween fun. You're welcome to stay until the dog run closes at 10:00 p.m.

 

Safety protocols for mask-wearing and social distancing must be followed. 

 

The Kensington Dog Run Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit group of neighbors who persistently fought for a dog run for several years and found a home for it in Brooklyn's Prospect Park Parade Ground.

Location
Kensington Dog Run

397A Coney Island Avenue
between Kermit Place and Caton Avenue
Kensington, Brooklyn

(map)

 

https://www.facebook.com/KensingtonDogRun 

https://www.kensingtondogrun.com/ 

 

DOGS RUN FREE AT THE NEWLY-OPENED KENSINGTON DOG RUN

The Kensington Dog Run had its grand opening in Prospect Park Parade Ground on Monday, July 6th. The dog run is open seven days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Within the 7,000 square feet of fenced-in space are separated areas for large dogs and small dogs, canine-friendly turf, benches made from reclaimed wood, water fountains, new trees, dog-waste-resistant shrubs, and waste receptacles.

Grassroots planning and organizing by neighborhood residents brought the idea of a dog run to fruition. In 2014, dog owners started talking with each other about creating a nearby dog run where dogs could enjoy the benefits  of exercising, socializing, and breathing fresh air off-leash. First they talked as individuals, then they met as a group, and then they formed the Kensington Dog Run Association and became a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization.

They raised awareness in the neighborhood about their goal, they petitioned Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, and they rallied the support of local leaders. They collaborated with the Parks Department and the Prospect Park Alliance, they continued building community support, and they searched for and secured funding. Finally, construction began in June 2019, and the groundbreaking ceremony took place the following month.

The cost is covered by Participatory Budgeting funds from City Councilmember Mathieu Eugene of District 40 and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams' capital allocations, with the balance coming from City Councilmember Brad Lander of District 39.

"The Kensington Dog Run is the result of several years of advocacy by our neighbors,” said Salvatore Garro, President, Kensington Dog Run Association. “The Kensington Dog Run Association banded together over our shared love of dogs and community. We engaged with our leaders and proudly campaigned for our four-legged friends who needed a place to play, exercise, and have fun. We are truly impressed by the beautifully executed design by Prospect Park Alliance, and we are forever grateful for the funding provided by our Council Members through the Participatory Budgeting process, as well as the Brooklyn Borough President. This park encapsulates community and will forever be an example of what civic engagement can achieve."

Location
Prospect Park Parade Ground
Coney Island Avenue at Kermit Place
between Parkside and Caton avenues
(map)

Kensington Dog Run Association is on social media at
https://www.facebook.com/pg/KensingtonDogRun/posts/?ref=page_internal and 
https://twitter.com/KensingtonDog?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

GROUND HAS BEEN BROKEN FOR THE KENSINGTON DOG RUN IN PROSPECT PARK

Prospect Park Alliance press release

Paw-some! Kensington Dog Run Groundbreaking

July 29, 2019

Today, Prospect Park Alliance joined elected officials and community members for a "paw-some" occasion for Brooklyn's Backyard's four-legged friends.

Alliance President Sue Donoghue, Brooklyn Borough Parks Commissioner Marty Maher, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and Council Members Brad Lander and Dr. Mathieu Eugene broke ground on the new Kensington Dog Run at the Prospect Park Parade Ground.

The dog run, located in the Parade Ground along Coney Island Avenue, includes 7,000 square feet of fenced-in space, separated areas for large dogs and small dogs, and features an innovative canine-friendly turf, a first for a New York City park.

The surface is low maintenance, and durable, and boasts superior drainage thanks to a porous backing which allows rainwater and dog waste to flow through the material. The turf also incorporates an antimicrobial agent woven into its fibers that reduces the need for detergents or deodorizers.

The dog run also will feature benches made of reclaimed wood from downed park trees. Additional enhancements include waste-receptacles, water fountains and new plantings of trees and dog waste-resistant shrubs.

The $405,000 project was funded by Borough President Adams and City Council Members Lander and Eugene, and advocated by local groups Brooklyn FIDO and the Kensington Dog Run Association. The Kensington, Windsor Terrace, Ditmas Park, Flatbush and Midwood areas are home to about 20,000 canines, according to a 2015 report by the NYC Department of Health. The project is expected to be completed by summer 2020.

“Prospect Park Alliance is excited to create this new amenity for the benefit of our four-legged friends and our community,” said Sue Donoghue, President of Prospect Park Alliance. “As a dog parent myself, I look forward to having this great new space where dogs and neighbors can come to exercise and mingle.”
  
“This project is the culmination of several years of engagement and advocacy by the community, and we are thrilled to be breaking ground on this new amenity. I was proud to allocate funding for this project along with my colleagues Council Member Brad Lander and Council Member Mathieu Eugene, so that our canine companions can enjoy a new, state-of-the-art space. The  forward-thinking sustainable design features incorporated into this project should serve as a model for future parks projects going forward. I want to thank Prospect Park Alliance for their steadfast partnership in this endeavor, and I know I speak for the entire surrounding community when I say that I eagerly await the grand opening of the new Kensington Dog Run,” said Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams.

“I’m thrilled to be here celebrating the pawsome groundbreaking of Kensington’s Dog Run,” said Council Member Brad Lander. “We would like to thank Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and Councilman Mathieu Eugene for helping fund this project. Also the Kensington Dog Run Association who worked their tails off advocating for the idea throughout the participatory budgeting process and made this all paw-sible. The dog run is a testament to participatory budgeting and we hope everyone and their pups are excited as we are for this to come to life!”

“I want to thank our community partners in the Prospect Park Alliance and members of the Kensington Dog Run Association for helping to make this day possible,” said Council Member Mathieu Eugene. “Today’s groundbreaking is not only a significant upgrade to the Parade Ground, it is an important example of how, by working together, we are able to invest in the future of our borough. I am honored to allocate funding for this wonderful project, and it is my hope that through strong community partnerships we will continue to improve our green spaces.”

“Sometimes it’s Parks business to make sure dogs can do their business,” said Brooklyn Parks Commissioner Martin Maher. “This project is a great collaboration between  community advocates including CB14, the Kensington Dog Run Association and FIDO, as well as our dedicated elected officials. This project is an example of great design and project management by the Prospect Park Alliance, and will be a fantastic asset to the community.”

In addition to the dog run, Prospect Park is a haven for dogs, offering acres of green space for off-leash hours (5 am–9 am and 9 pm–1 am) at the Long Meadow (except ballfields), Nethermead and the Peninsula. Dogs can also beat the heat and go for a swim at the beloved Dog Beach, which the Alliance restored in 2017. Learn more at prospectpark.org/dogs.