Patch — Posted Mon, Oct 14, 2024 at 12:53 pm ET | Updated Mon, Oct 14, 2024 at 4:00 pm ET
By Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
BROOKLYN, NY — After nearly a year of construction, a newly refreshed dog run has landed at Washington Park in Park Slope, complete with dog-friendly turf and amenities, New York City Parks Department officials said.
Parks officials said the dog park, which cost $654,000 to overhaul, features fenced-in zones and new dog-sized water fountains. The turf is a significant improvement from the gravel that the dog park had previously.
The park, which used to be divided down the middle to separate big and small dogs, has been re-adjusted so that the big dogs have more space to run around. Now, a row of plants also separates the big and small dog runs.
According to NYC Parks, the dog park redesign was funded by the Brooklyn borough president, City Council and the mayor.
The idea to renovate the Washington Park Dog Run began in 2018 and was initially funded by former Councilmember Brad Lander, who is now the City’s comptroller.
The newly designed park was first scheduled for completion in November 2020 but was delayed by the pandemic.
“I’m honored to have brought this project to completion,” Councilmember Shahana Hanif, who represents District 39, told Patch. “I want to give a big shout-out to our neighbors for their involvement, patience, and support throughout this project.”
The dog park, which sits next to the skate park area in Washington Park, has been under construction since November 2023.
