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Doherty Park, Dog Park



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Dog Park

Facility Information

839 Beekman Road
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
Phone: (845) 724-5300
Status: Partial
Open dawn to dusk for members only, if weather and road conditions are acceptable.



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Who Can Use the Park
Residents of the Town of Beekman may purchase a membership for each of their dogs to use the park when the park is open.

Steps to get a Dog Park Membership
  1. Ensure your dog’s shots are up to date and bring them to #2
  2. Make an appointment to obtain a Dog License from your Town Clerk:
    1. If you live in Beekman call 845-724-5300 ext. 221
    2. If you live elsewhere go to YOUR Town’s Clerk for a dog license
  3. Make an appointment with the Rec Office at 845-227-5783 to bring the following to purchase your yearly permit:
    a. Completed Dog Park Membership Application 
    b.  Dog License from the Town Clerk
    c.  Payment
         Resident rate: $50 per dog
         Non-residents: $125 per dog 

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



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