https://www.tompkinssquaredogrun.com/history daily 0.75 2019-05-14 https://www.tompkinssquaredogrun.com/history/2019/5/13/renovation-of-the-small-dog-run monthly 0.5 2019-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1557797572865-H1O0Y1FG2YC9AOXFHP9V/IMG_5020.jpg History - Renovation of the Small Dog Run Garrett Rosso, Bradley Romaker from NYC Parks Dept & Susan Alexander, the contractor for Tech Grass, start the installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1557797623950-ZA7JWSBVA0DVT0VHRLH3/IMG_5008.jpg History - Renovation of the Small Dog Run Cobblestones and benches are removed from the old run https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1557797682341-YVVDD7NU7EVY747N3348/image-asset.jpeg History - Renovation of the Small Dog Run The team excavates the old stone and sand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1557797712895-2HOXBLKC00L553WORHM6/image-asset.jpeg History - Renovation of the Small Dog Run https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1557797748868-JKTID8QCPIYHSHMECNE1/IMG_5032.jpg History - Renovation of the Small Dog Run Forms are created for concrete pads beneath the benches to prevent dogs from digging and easy cleaning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1557797795800-W1H76FAHUKWXVX4585IA/image-asset.jpeg History - Renovation of the Small Dog Run The concrete truck arrives https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1557797826385-ZL83MRV7FD1B64ULFYCD/image-asset.jpeg History - Renovation of the Small Dog Run The concrete is leveled, tinted and smoothed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1557797931877-931X2LCQDBTSDK3UOLP3/IMG_5043.jpg History - Renovation of the Small Dog Run An additional 6 inches of stone is added to create better drainage throughout the run https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1557797973841-2KCQCX4R4UQ5J6QYAAK4/IMG_5044.jpg History - Renovation of the Small Dog Run The crushed stone is compacted https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1557798007232-GRAAM5OK503UVCMS76O4/IMG_5186.jpg History - Renovation of the Small Dog Run Finally the K9 Turf arrives https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1557798042333-9MV76M7VXAEOKPVBGC33/IMG_5248.jpg History - Renovation of the Small Dog Run Zeolite is buffed into the grass for odor control https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1557798081305-R6UJBY060YBHSF8GL30T/image-asset.jpeg History - Renovation of the Small Dog Run And 13 days later, we let the dogs in! https://www.tompkinssquaredogrun.com/history/2014/3/30/volunteers-work-over-the-weekend-to-replenish-the-large-small-dog-run monthly 0.5 2014-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396219081803-S0Z304OVLRL8CJALVZ8A/image-asset.jpeg History - Volunteers work over the weekend to replenish the large & small dog run 60 tons of Plymouth Brown washed sand arrives and is piled outside the dog park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396219142200-Q83GA4WYH7TLJXEB3Q70/image-asset.jpeg History - Volunteers work over the weekend to replenish the large & small dog run The bobcat and operator hired by Friends of First Run from park user donations begins moving the new stone into the service gate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396219212187-4PXCWRBB5ASMDZL74PNC/image-asset.jpeg History - Volunteers work over the weekend to replenish the large & small dog run Courtney (Edgar) directs the crew where to dump the sand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396219265430-QX60X35OV4FHIN6SYV6I/image-asset.jpeg History - Volunteers work over the weekend to replenish the large & small dog run Rascal arrives for an inspection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396219292753-UG9MGHQEN1ZD76OMLEC3/image-asset.jpeg History - Volunteers work over the weekend to replenish the large & small dog run Courtney and Garrett (Java, Kai & Gabriel) begin spreading the sand in the small dog run https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396219358470-70D66MSGCATE4105ZIUS/image-asset.jpeg History - Volunteers work over the weekend to replenish the large & small dog run Darren (Scrappy & Tokyo) and Greg (Brody & Boots) help shovel the sand over the fence https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396219448349-ER376PXM4MTKBM39KGYB/2013sand_8.jpg History - Volunteers work over the weekend to replenish the large & small dog run We use a tractor to grade and spread the sand in the large dog run https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396219489468-TIMH8EBJDLFHX4FJ2YJI/image-asset.jpeg History - Volunteers work over the weekend to replenish the large & small dog run But the small run must be graded by hand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396219514263-E3PS2EQKOQQKTDSL5L40/image-asset.jpeg History - Volunteers work over the weekend to replenish the large & small dog run Finally the job is finished. The stone will be watered with sprinklers overnight and then allowed to harden in the sun for a day before the run is reopened https://www.tompkinssquaredogrun.com/history/2014/3/30/dog-park-volunteers-plant-new-trees monthly 0.5 2014-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396216169276-F6DUOIJ904PAAQHXBIEO/image-asset.jpeg History - Dog Park Volunteers Plant New Trees Hurricane Irene toppled many trees in the park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396216198481-1VTA512CV4SR8L6N4DEW/image-asset.jpeg History - Dog Park Volunteers Plant New Trees Dallas (Rascal) and Rick (Nimbus) begin removing the old stumps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396216246914-HQD7AQ3H0L99TVRCVJGP/image-asset.jpeg History - Dog Park Volunteers Plant New Trees Ryder Alfie) joins in with an axe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396216279307-QPTT5OPUMWU8210A8Q1L/image-asset.jpeg History - Dog Park Volunteers Plant New Trees Charlie (Benjamin) and Nimbus prepare to move 2 truck loads of new dirt into the gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396216309733-662Q43RA27R9XBRO13MC/image-asset.jpeg History - Dog Park Volunteers Plant New Trees Day 2: Jack (Savanah) still shoveling fresh dirt into the tree pits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396216339513-15U4KJD7QCJGURHS2ILW/image-asset.jpeg History - Dog Park Volunteers Plant New Trees Deb Holz, Tompkins' gardner, accepts the delivery of our new trees https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396216374396-VHKF3L08L4QZGT7420Q5/image-asset.jpeg History - Dog Park Volunteers Plant New Trees Deb Holz, Tompkins' gardner, accepts the delivery of our new trees https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396216401353-HSUYUGBWZOQM1DPLEEH9/image-asset.jpeg History - Dog Park Volunteers Plant New Trees Two Kwanzan Cherries and a giant Tulip Poplar are planted in the largest tree pit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396216438234-C7YDEL5ICEJQ9WIDJ8YH/image-asset.jpeg History - Dog Park Volunteers Plant New Trees Andrea (Misha) begins watering the new trees https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396216467592-OY3AD8O5RB8635MZPRAO/image-asset.jpeg History - Dog Park Volunteers Plant New Trees Bullet says "Grow For Me!" https://www.tompkinssquaredogrun.com/history/2014/3/30/volunteers-help-replenish-the-dog-park-surface monthly 0.5 2014-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396215643695-CW1K958VUM0BU3YJJ0LC/image-asset.jpeg History - Volunteers help replenish the dog park surface The job started in late fall when volunteers (above) began installing additional base baords around the run and then 50 tons of new sand arrives https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396215674906-LRH0VHYKJO5Z7SZI20LR/image-asset.jpeg History - Volunteers help replenish the dog park surface And then 50 tons of new sand arrives https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396215752960-OOU6YGLQAXGEBVPBGYY5/image-asset.jpeg History - Volunteers help replenish the dog park surface Tompkins Square's new manager Duval Drumond (left) shakes hands with District Manager Mike McLean (center), and retiring manager Harry Greenberg (right) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396215780468-L75VLZS3WPGUERASDREY/image-asset.jpeg History - Volunteers help replenish the dog park surface Day 2: The Parks Dept. sends a crew but they are unable to spread the material throughout the entire park by hand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396215819430-WICBE90JD6EZD7AH8PVZ/image-asset.jpeg History - Volunteers help replenish the dog park surface Day 3 & 4: To keep the project moving, volunteers spend their weekend spreading the stone screenings throughout the small dog run https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396215851640-XVH85M7KIKYFCX43U5U1/image-asset.jpeg History - Volunteers help replenish the dog park surface Day 6: Finally the tractor arrives to grade the large run. (Day 5 was spent wrangling officials to get aforementioned tractor) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396215884374-JQ4T9MBNFQ3NVO9JB91Q/image-asset.jpeg History - Volunteers help replenish the dog park surface Volunteers move the benches and spread the screenings where the tractor can't reach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396215914159-EXXJD3NOZ0R6N2JP1U3S/image-asset.jpeg History - Volunteers help replenish the dog park surface The work proceeds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396215942440-QJ4FJ6IB6T621JJJ3TWS/image-asset.jpeg History - Volunteers help replenish the dog park surface Day 7 - 8: The new sand is washed for 24 hours to activate the stabilizer, followed by another day to let the material harden. And finally on Day 9 our run re-opens https://www.tompkinssquaredogrun.com/history/2014/3/30/the-bone-is-a-wooden-memorial-for-the-tags-of-your-departed-friend monthly 0.5 2014-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396215206436-HMJT7PG7LPZNX514TFQT/image-asset.jpeg History - The Bone is a wooden memorial for the tags of your departed friend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396215290224-9P9R21RX89SX7JR0DMB8/image-asset.jpeg History - The Bone is a wooden memorial for the tags of your departed friend. https://www.tompkinssquaredogrun.com/history/2014/4/1/first-snow-and-reindeer-on-the-way monthly 0.5 2014-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396380883663-TJF68W4B4QF34Q4D7V5G/image-asset.jpeg History - First Snow and Reindeer On The Way Tompkins Square in the snow storm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396380916282-WELYCCPOEE7RB7VYCK0G/image-asset.jpeg History - First Snow and Reindeer On The Way Freja wondering who's under that hat? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396380949185-LLB7SZK7SMRTPUWSVL2Q/image-asset.jpeg History - First Snow and Reindeer On The Way What happened to the picnic? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396380979961-MBCB2WIGA8ERZWZGI40U/image-asset.jpeg History - First Snow and Reindeer On The Way Finally a time for the warm coats https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396381007107-IEYOYCIWV4M6VLMR38W8/image-asset.jpeg History - First Snow and Reindeer On The Way Charlie & Arthur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396381035540-3H2LOUK11MW8OUM19IG6/image-asset.jpeg History - First Snow and Reindeer On The Way The Christmas Tree in Tompkins Square https://www.tompkinssquaredogrun.com/history/2014/4/1/jtime-to-give-thanks-to-all-the-volunteers-who-help-maintain-the-run monthly 0.5 2014-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396377799811-CNDOG4SEIQK22ZII90H4/image-asset.jpeg History - Time to give thanks to all the volunteers who help maintain the run Volunteers in the small dog run pose for a picture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396377854535-4NEJCCQOUIMXDQH0VQ3I/image-asset.jpeg History - Time to give thanks to all the volunteers who help maintain the run Wess moving sand to fill in the truck entrance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396377902021-0T41RK32XLK93T6EATSH/image-asset.jpeg History - Time to give thanks to all the volunteers who help maintain the run Michael & Evelyn load up the truck with plants for the new Lindsay Ashe Garden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396377948694-J9OFOENMODMNWKHQ40Z6/image-asset.jpeg History - Time to give thanks to all the volunteers who help maintain the run Dog run users filing in holes and raking the sand back from the edges https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396377988148-U66IJ9NCCS12LBYHCCNQ/image-asset.jpeg History - Time to give thanks to all the volunteers who help maintain the run Cathy and Garrett planting bulbs -- 800 more to go https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396378018158-7G3Z2VAX95QBBB15H5I9/image-asset.jpeg History - Time to give thanks to all the volunteers who help maintain the run Cathy and Garrett planting bulbs -- 800 more to go https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396378047552-ZFKTMHUA8TQUY8G0PAPT/image-asset.jpeg History - Time to give thanks to all the volunteers who help maintain the run The truck full of plants from Bissett nursery donated by the family and friends of Lindsay Ashe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396378102729-SA9QLKA3OQ3PEKX9QK8A/image-asset.jpeg History - Time to give thanks to all the volunteers who help maintain the run Eric and Chili help build some new steps to keep the sand from spilling out the entrance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396378165875-XDOO2CXMDII0OW0GO64O/image-asset.jpeg History - Time to give thanks to all the volunteers who help maintain the run Filling in holes beneath the park benches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396378197074-RKKUYA64FGW2T6AUCFAQ/image-asset.jpeg History - Time to give thanks to all the volunteers who help maintain the run The gang in the large dog run https://www.tompkinssquaredogrun.com/history/2014/3/30/the-dogs-are-back-were-open-for-businessand-splashing-and-fetching-and-everything-else monthly 0.5 2014-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396214435073-5NWHQZUVGXEZ6W93YW21/image-asset.jpeg History - The dogs are back. We're open for business...and splashing, and fetching and everything else! Manhattan Parks Commissioner William T. Castro is on hand to talk to NY1 at the re-opening of Tompkins Square's dog park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396214505089-16KU1T95H7UR2F6TT0ZF/image-asset.jpeg History - The dogs are back. We're open for business...and splashing, and fetching and everything else! The small dog run gang turn to smile for the camera...while their dogs are happy just to have their owners home from work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396214534289-6R4VGRDEJY8RKW18VY8B/image-asset.jpeg History - The dogs are back. We're open for business...and splashing, and fetching and everything else! Harry Greenberg, Manager (and heart & soul) of Tompkins Square Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396214575067-USDFBIG5SOHTQ88C3GXZ/image-asset.jpeg History - The dogs are back. We're open for business...and splashing, and fetching and everything else! The renovated run features a state-of-the-art surface that drains well, is dust-free, and best of all is paw-friendly so the dogs love to run on it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396214605439-MY44LHG3TT3BGUKWKLA0/image-asset.jpeg History - The dogs are back. We're open for business...and splashing, and fetching and everything else! There are 3 swimming pools for the dogs to make a splash or jump in for a quick cool off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396214636727-EYBB6TC78GH2QOYVQYBG/image-asset.jpeg History - The dogs are back. We're open for business...and splashing, and fetching and everything else! The dog park is open from 6 a.m. - midnight, 365 days a year. We're located in Tompkins Square Park - NYC, along the 9th street path between Avenue A & B. https://www.tompkinssquaredogrun.com/history/2014/3/30/the-rumor-is-well-be-ready-for-a-beta-opening-next-friday monthly 0.5 2014-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396214085853-F22OHDLXHGDQG9OY5TG9/image-asset.jpeg History - The rumor is we'll be ready for a beta opening next Friday Faces of the renovation: Bradley Romaker, architect of Tompkins Square dog run https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396214133779-K298STFQFTGUJJHLG9RV/image-asset.jpeg History - The rumor is we'll be ready for a beta opening next Friday Bradley with New York City Parks Dept. Resident Engineers Rick and Bill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396214176043-0W9EJTMU3GMZSIHWOVOF/image-asset.jpeg History - The rumor is we'll be ready for a beta opening next Friday Harry Greenberg, Manager (and heart & soul) of Tompkins Square Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396214228117-YJ5XJ98572RIDHZNXB1O/image-asset.jpeg History - The rumor is we'll be ready for a beta opening next Friday Michael Lyte, Landscaper and keeper of all things green. We'll be installing new gardens around the dog park in the fall with a generous donation from the friends and family of Lindsay Ashe (Cody.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396214258274-L54UK9ZYKA1V0ETJ3PFH/image-asset.jpeg History - The rumor is we'll be ready for a beta opening next Friday Lifting the roll of landscaping fabric. Two layers have been installed -- one beneath the drainage rock, and another between the rock and running surface https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396214288147-PSK77V9HSU3K9FI6JUYE/image-asset.jpeg History - The rumor is we'll be ready for a beta opening next Friday Close up of the materials that create the running field for the Tompkins Square dog run. The gray rock goes below grade for drainage, the brown mix in the background forms the smooth, paw-friendly running surface https://www.tompkinssquaredogrun.com/history/2014/3/30/sorry-for-the-delay-but-were-almost-ready-for-the-dogs monthly 0.5 2014-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396213840053-GCHK9BHNYJ82BTJN9A0O/image-asset.jpeg History - Sorry for the delay, but we're almost ready for the dogs Benches are lined up on the new deck awaiting repairs and a fresh coat of paint. The deck was created to protect the roots of the ancient elm. The surface will be built up to meet the top of the deck so there will be no problem for the small dogs reaching it.\ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396213883803-ZUEYYA9PPCC7EC091HIF/image-asset.jpeg History - Sorry for the delay, but we're almost ready for the dogs The pile of 1 1/4" clean rock that will form the drainage bed beneath the run. The rock is set below ground level between two layers of landscaping fabric to give water a place to drain after heavy rains and keep the surface a dry, healthy place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396213915928-H1J8GVMOFA8B02JCSD97/image-asset.jpeg History - Sorry for the delay, but we're almost ready for the dogs The packer will press the stones before a smooth, paw-friendly running surface called "Plymouth Brown Mix" is poured on top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396213945605-SHTL70KVTG3OI4KARC26/image-asset.jpeg History - Sorry for the delay, but we're almost ready for the dogs The final delivery of stones should begin next week. Opening is scheduled for the end of the month. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396213977197-CY8DKWK9B3RCSDREAHE4/image-asset.jpeg History - Sorry for the delay, but we're almost ready for the dogs The "Plymouth Brown Mix" arrives which will compose the top 6-8" of the running surface. Its smooth, paw-friendly, and best of all drains without creating mudd. The stone is supplied by George Schofield Company and is the approved substitution for decomposed granite. The material is graded at 3/16" minus and washed to remove dust. https://www.tompkinssquaredogrun.com/history/2014/3/30/were-closed-for-renovation-for-spiffying-up-and-grooming monthly 0.5 2014-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396213283930-U8DWBBKYRIR8N0GQF3FF/image-asset.jpeg History - We're Closed for Renovation for Spiffying Up and Grooming Spring comes to Tompkins Squre park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396213330429-VSHFA1K5WUP6SB0WL908/image-asset.jpeg History - We're Closed for Renovation for Spiffying Up and Grooming Our temporary large dog run https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396213361850-QSMGAGN3YZ5SRV3SD2F7/image-asset.jpeg History - We're Closed for Renovation for Spiffying Up and Grooming Folks enter our temporary small dog area https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396213406843-ZYDVXSDIOTBKHJS30JZA/image-asset.jpeg History - We're Closed for Renovation for Spiffying Up and Grooming Southern view of the dog park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396213443302-BZJ82XRO5AU0WGO4S6J8/image-asset.jpeg History - We're Closed for Renovation for Spiffying Up and Grooming Interior of the large dog run awaiting renovation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396213472412-WZ1GYGRUZGP6TMSXFPR6/image-asset.jpeg History - We're Closed for Renovation for Spiffying Up and Grooming The large elm will be fitted with a circular ground deck for root protection. The three posts in the foreground are being removed so it will remain open and increase the size of the small dog arera. In the summer months it will be the location of our new swimming pool, plus running water and a drinking fountain for small dogs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396213526186-MLO7SIWHGQUI10V4PBPM/image-asset.jpeg History - We're Closed for Renovation for Spiffying Up and Grooming The bath and fountain area has been expanded https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396213554600-9FB8IAF3CE7PVWJ86GJW/image-asset.jpeg History - We're Closed for Renovation for Spiffying Up and Grooming The service entrance was a requirement to bring trucks into the run for maintenance. The fences on either side are creating narrow corridors so they are being removed. A new drinking fountain will be installed here plus a second swimming pool for the dogs during summer months.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396213585344-ZEYRR7URHPH1GM5XT3JY/image-asset.jpeg History - We're Closed for Renovation for Spiffying Up and Grooming The tree areas have been fitted with a low fence which will remain open to dogs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396213616470-8R1VDA0HPI8SKSNY9K9G/image-asset.jpeg History - We're Closed for Renovation for Spiffying Up and Grooming View of the ancient elm from inside the large dog area https://www.tompkinssquaredogrun.com/history/2014/3/30/friends-of-first-run-tompkins-square-dog-run-announces-it-will-parner-with-nyc-department-of-parks-recreation-to-begin-400000-restoration-of-the-citys-first-dog-park monthly 0.5 2014-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396213083252-NCEJT22FHAQYW4I0KFUO/image-asset.jpeg History - Friends of First Run (Tompkins Square dog run) announces it will partner with NYC Department of Parks & Recreation to begin $400,000 restoration of the city's first dog park The main gate to the dog run before the renovation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396213137030-B9VVPY1M8SFY06O4S0OZ/image-asset.jpeg History - Friends of First Run (Tompkins Square dog run) announces it will partner with NYC Department of Parks & Recreation to begin $400,000 restoration of the city's first dog park Puddles and muddy conditions in the run before the renovation https://www.tompkinssquaredogrun.com/history/2014/3/30/march-10-2005-in-response-to-first-runs-questions-ruff-wear-tests-to-see-if-dog-boots-provide-protection-from-electrified-sidewalks monthly 0.5 2014-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1396212785714-DNN7NIGSX664ILWG1E9E/image-asset.jpeg History - In response to First Run's questions, Ruff Wear tests to see if dog boots provide protection from electrified sidewalks https://www.tompkinssquaredogrun.com/photos daily 0.75 2021-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1637937558653-G14Q8O8QY45RRRERO7Z6/The+Main+Event_001.jpg Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1637939794702-MYNSMCWG25OOJWMTR203/%40bonjourlouie+TP+Co+CEO.jpeg Photos https://www.tompkinssquaredogrun.com/support daily 0.75 2023-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1395171846338-NBPIU0R9ADJ6EVYM7MIF/2010_1.jpg Donate Every few years our run requires a new shipment of sand which is purchased and install by dog park volunteers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1395171459641-TYSDAM73K8FDVTQKYMLM/2010_8.jpg Donate The small dog run group spreads the material by hand over the weekend https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1395172470535-R5W0ZWYGE6JMDXME6DZ8/ryder.jpg Donate Ryder removing old tree stump https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1395171043583-JB4OAI2UIPYL5QLXGXYS/2010_13.jpg Donate Volunteers move the benches and spread the screenings where the tractor can't reach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1395171912753-2631BRETMYLS7WS77UU4/2010_1.jpg Donate We use a tractor to spread the sand in the large dog run https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/1395172489015-AQBQ5V71EFN0M5QBSAYN/tree.jpg Donate Our new trees arrive to replace damage to the old trees in the run by Hurricane Sandy https://www.tompkinssquaredogrun.com/home-project daily 1.0 2022-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5313d3e9e4b0d7a86d52896e/82e4dc20-469d-43bd-9217-3380639bb00e/IMG_4784.crop-web.jpg ABOUT / RULES & FAQS - 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