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/ 

70TH PRECINCT NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME, 2025 (FREE)

 

National Night Out Against Crime

Tuesday, August 5th

6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Join the 70th Precinct (Midwood, Fiske Terrace, Ditmas Park, and Prospect Park South) and its community partners for the annual National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, August 5th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

 

Highlights of the event will include a barbecue, a bouncy house, face painting, games, raffles, blood pressure screening, free giveaways, and phone and bicycle registration. 

For accommodations regarding any disabilities, call Detective Nuzzi or PO Jewel at (718) 851-5557 or send an e-mail to 70pctcommunityaffairs@nypd.org at least seventy-two hours prior to the event.

National Night Out Against Crime is held annually on the first Tuesday in August. The National Association of Town Watch created the event in 1984. 

In the 1970s, as part of the Women's Liberation Movement, women engaged in their own non-governmental, grass-roots efforts, called "Take Back the Night," with the goal of protesting and deterring violence against women through their visible presence outdoors.

From the website of National Association of Town Watch:

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.

Location

Parade Ground

Entrance on Caton Avenue, between Argyle and Rugby roads

Brooklyn 

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/ 

 

LARK CAFE WILL OPERATE A CAFE IN THE PARADE GROUND THIS SUMMER AND FALL

From Prospect Park Alliance

 

Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Prospect Park Alliance Brings Lark to the Parade Ground Flatbush favorite Lark Cafe opens seasonal cafe at the Parade Ground starting July 28 BROOKLYN, July 13, 2023 – Prospect Park Alliance, the non-profit that sustains Brooklyn's Backyard, has announced that the popular Flatbush eatery Lark Cafe will be opening a new seasonal location at the Prospect Park Parade Ground Snack Bar. This location, called Lark by the Park, will be open beginning on July 28.    Lark by the Park will offer a menu of mouthwatering options including pizza, smash burgers, breakfast sandwiches, smoothies, milkshakes, hot dogs and more. The cafe will be open throughout the summer and fall months. "The Parade Ground is one of the most widely used sports and recreation fields in Brooklyn, and we look forward to Lark by the Park serving the many families and park-goers who make this area such a beloved and bustling space for our community,” said Morgan Monaco, Prospect Park Alliance President.  "Lark is centered on the joy of great food and we are so excited to bring our menu to the Parade Ground in Prospect Park. We can't wait to welcome you soon to Lark by the Park," said Eugene Perekrostov, Owner and General Manager of Lark Cafe. The original location, Lark Cafe, is a family-friendly neighborhood cafe located on Church Avenue. It offers community members a welcoming environment and diverse array of fresh local fare including coffee, sandwiches, pastries, ice cream and more. Lark by the Park will offer many of the same beloved cafe menu items. Lark by the Park is one of a number of food options brought to the park by Prospect Park Alliance as part of its goal of bringing interesting and affordable food options to improve the visitor experience. In addition to Lark by the Park, park-goers can enjoy Winner in the Park at the Picnic House, King David Tacos at Grand Army Plaza, Smorgasburg on Breeze Hill, Bluestone Cafe at Lakeside and more. Learn more about food options at prospectpark.org/food. About Prospect Park Alliance Prospect Park Alliance is the non-profit organization that sustains, restores and advances Prospect Park, Brooklyn's Backyard, in partnership with the City of New York. The Alliance provides critical staff and resources that keep the Park green and vibrant for the diverse communities that call Brooklyn home. The Alliance cares for the woodlands and natural areas; restores the park’s buildings and landscapes; creates innovative park destinations; and provides free or low-cost volunteer, education and recreation programs. Today, Prospect Park is an international model for the care of urban parks, and one of the premier green spaces in the United States. Learn more at www.prospectpark.org.     O

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

DOG RUN GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY SCHEDULED FOR JULY 29TH

                  Kensington Dog Run Groundbreaking Ceremony
                    Monday, July 29th, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

The anticipated date of completion for the Kensington Dog Run at the Prospect Park Parade Ground is summer 2020. Construction began in June.

Join the members of the Kensington Dog Run Association for the groundbreaking ceremony at the Prospect Park Parade Ground on Coney Island Avenue at Kermit Place (map), on Monday, July 29th, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

The enclosed dog run is an example of a successful grassroots effort. A few years ago, dog owners in the neighborhood started talking with each other about wanting a nearby dog run, so neighborhood dogs could reap the rewards of exercising, socializing, and breathing fresh air.
 
They talked as individuals, they met as a group, they formed the Kensington Dog Run Association, they became a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization, they collaborated with the Parks Department and the Prospect Park Alliance, they built community support, and they searched for and secured funding. 

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

Previous blog posts about the Kensington Dog Run, dating back to 2015, are here.

PARADE GROUND RENOVATIONS WILL INCLUDE ADULT FITNESS AREA

 
Prospect Park Alliance--the non-profit organization that sustains the Park--reports that through the support of New York City Councilmember Mathieu Eugene, it is undertaking a $750,000 renovation of the Prospect Park Parade Ground to

• construct an adult fitness area,
• add a cooling misting line along the heavily-used soccer fields,
• fix drainage problems at Field 7,
• reconstruct the volleyball court, and
• add shade trees and new seating.

The adult fitness area will contain twelve types of fitness equipment, including accessible equipment, an open area for group classes, and custom concrete "step-up" blocks.

The misting line will be installed along Fields 10 and 11. Set on timers, it will provide a cooling screen of mist when the artificial turf fields are at their busiest and hottest. No water will collect on the ground--the mist will evaporate to cool the air.


The projected completion date is March 2019.

On Friday, April 13th, at 10:30 a.m., join the celebration of the start of construction as ground is broken at Prospect Park Parade Ground. Enter at Parade Place.
 

WHERE DOGS CAN RUN FREELY

These drawings, newly created by the Landscape Architecture and Design team of the Prospect Park Alliance, illustrate what the Kensington Dog Run will look like when it opens at the Parade Ground.

In this fenced-in area on Coney Island Avenue at Kermit Place, dogs will be allowed off-leash during the day, supplementing the areas of Prospect Park where dogs are allowed off-leash only early in the morning and late at night.

Bids for construction will begin fairly soon, a contractor will be selected, and work will begin. The project will take about two years, if everything goes according to plan. 

Before any of that can happen, the design has to be presented at upcoming community board meetings for the boards' approval. When the Kensington Dog Run Association members find out the dates and locations of the meetings, they'll announce them.
 
The project is a grassroots effort. It's been able to reach this point because a few years ago, dog owners in the neighborhood started talking with each other about their desire for a nearby dog run.

They chatted individually, they met as a group, they formed the Kensington Dog Run Association, they became a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization, they collaborated with the Parks Department and the Prospect Park Alliance, they built community support, and they searched for and secured funding.

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

Kensington Dog Run
https://www.facebook.com/KensingtonDogRun
https://twitter.com/KensingtonDog

MAKE DOGGIE DREAMS COME TRUE: VOTE FOR A DOG RUN IN THE PROSPECT PARK PARADE GROUND

A dog run at the Prospect Park Parade Grounds is on the ballot for Participatory Budgeting in Brooklyn Districts 39 and 40. We need your vote! The time has come for action: We need your vote for Participatory Budgeting! We are in the home stretch, and the dog run in Prospect Park Parade Ground can soon be a reality. Councilmembers Brad Lander of District 39 and Mathieu Eugene of District 40 have included our dog run proposal on the ballot for this year's Participatory Budgeting (PBNYC), leaving the decision of funding up to the people of their districts. The PBNYC process gives New Yorkers the power to decide how to spend tax dollars in our neighborhoods. Voting begins this Monday! PBNYC week kicks off on Saturday, March 26th, with voting in Districts 39 and 40 starting on Monday, March 28th, and running through Sunday, April 3rd. Any resident of the neighborhood, age 14 and up, has five votes to use toward any project on the ballot. We have made so much progress since our early stages as an association. We hope to get the votes we need to finally bring a dog run to the neighborhood. Please go out and vote and thank you for spreading the word to your neighbors! Polling times and locations are listed below. Vote in District 39 District 39 is represented by Councilmember Brad Lander and includes the neighborhoods of Windsor Terrace, Kensington, Park Slope, Boro Park, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Columbia Waterfront, and Gowanus. Monday, March 28 - Friday, April 1, 10am-5pm Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon St. (at Court St) Tuesday, March 29, 6:30-8:30pm Project Expo and Vote Kick Off at Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue, between 8th St. and 9th St. Wednesday, March 30 – Thursday, March 31, 8am-7pm Councilmember Lander's District Office, 456 5th Avenue (3rd Floor), between 9th St. and 10 St.   Thursday, March 31, 2:30-7:30pm  Borough Park Library, 1265 43rd St at 13th Ave Saturday, April 2, 10am-6pm Carroll Gardens Library, 396 Clinton St at Union St The Old Stone House At Washington Park, Between 3rd and 4th St. and 4th and 5th Ave. Windsor Terrace Library, 160 East 5th St at Ft. Hamilton Pkwy Sunday, April 3, 10 am-6pm Carroll Park House, Smith St between President and Carroll Streets Park Slope Armory, 361 15th St between 7th and 8th Ave PS 230 Upper School, 1 Albemarle Rd at McDonald Ave Post submitted by the Kensington Dog Run Association.Please vote for the dog run!  Vote in District 40 District 40 is represented by Councilmember Mathieu Eugene and includes the neighborhoods of Kensington, Flatbush, Prospect-Lefferts, Ditmas Park, East Flatbush, and parts of Crown Heights. Monday, March 28 - Friday, April 1, 10am-5 pm Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon St. (at Court St) Tuesday, March 29, 5:30-8:30pm PS 245, 249 E. 17th Street Wednesday, March 30, 11am-5pm Flatbush Library, 22 Linden Blvd Thursday, March 31, 10am-6pm 123 Linden Blvd Friday, April 1, 11am-4pm Crown Heights Library, 560 New York Ave Saturday, April 2, 12pm-4pm Cortelyou Library, 1305 Cortelyou Rd. Sunday, April 3, 11am-2pm Prospect Park (Inside Lincoln Road Entrance) Copyright © 2016 Kensington Dog Run Association, All rights reserved.