New Dog Park to Open in Glen Cove

Attention dog owners in Glen Cove: a new dog park and dog-approved locations are coming to your City.

The Glen Cove City Council and Mayor Reggie Spinello approved a resolution Thursday to allow residents to walk their dogs at Big Ralph Park on Kelly Street and Dennis Brian Murray Park on Leech Circle South.

Dogs were previously not allowed in these two areas, but the City has made changes after the recent closing of Garvies Point due to pre-construction activities.

Spinello also announced the construction of a community dog park in the area in back of Dennis Brian Murray Park on Leech Circle South. As a dog owner himself, the mayor wanted to make sure the local neighborhood dogs had a place to exercise and play.

“Through a series of conversations and correspondences, it was clear that there was a strong desire for a Dog Park in Glen Cove,” Spinello said. “In response to our resident’s requests, our idea is to build an environment that allows park goers and pet owners to both enjoy our park’s amenities with safety and security a priority.”

The proposed dog park would feature a gated leash-off entry area with a 150 foot by 100 foot fenced-in open space for large dogs and a separate 100 foot by 50 foot area for small dogs. A new water fountain would also be installed and the park’s children’s playground would be fenced-in.

The dog park is currently in the early construction phases and will officially open within the next two to three weeks, pending a City Council vote on Tuesday, Oct. 25.

Many of these resolutions have been made in response to the Glen Cove Dog Control Officer and local residents who have established a Dog Committee following the Garvies Point construction news. The Dog Committee will be sharing additional ideas with Mayor Spinello and may sponsor fundraising drives to add new features and amenities to the Dog Park.

The City reminds residents that all dogs in Glen Cove must be licensed. Registration forms can be obtained at the City Clerk’s office, 9 Glen Street, third floor, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The cost of the dog license with the appropriate rabies vaccination documents is $10. Dog owners are also responsible for picking up after their dogs and keeping their pets on leashes while in the open park space.

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