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WE OFFICIALLY WON THE BATTLE FOR OUR PARK!! THE CITY HAS FORMALLY GRANTED OFF-LEASH PRIVILEGES IN THE GRASS AREA AND I AM BEYOND THRILLED!! THANK YOU TO ALL 233 PEOPLE WHO SIGNED THIS AND PROVED THAT OUR DOGS DESERVE A SPACE TO RUN FREE!!

September 17, 2010

Formalization of off-leash privileges in Battery Park

Formalization of off-leash privileges in Battery Park

🏆 Won — 230 supporters Verified

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Started by Downtown Dog NYC 16 years, 1 month ago
We the undersigned strongly support the formalization of off-leash privileges with respect to the large open grass area situated within Historic Battery Park. This would be consistent with the off-leash rules for designated parks as set forth in the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation Rules and Regulations. These off-leash hours had been a long-standing (over 10 years) accommodation traditionally extended to the responsible dog-owning members of the community. Off-leash privileges in Battery Park have resulted in no damage to the Park and, to the contrary, have greatly enhanced quality of life for local residents, by providing a much-needed recreation area for local pets and by making the Park safer for all residents during the hours in which off-leash use had been permitted.

Updates

July 2, 2010

THIS MOMENTUM IS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE AND IT SHOWS JUST HOW MUCH OUR COMMUNITY DESERVES THIS SPACE!! I AM BEYOND STOKED TO SEE ALL THIS ENERGY FUELING OUR MISSION TO SECURE OFF-LEASH HOURS FOR OUR DOGS!!

Reached 100 supporters

July 2, 2010

8 Comments

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Cynthia Cadua
12 years ago Featured

I just moved here from San Francisco and really appreciate the opportunity to let my dog Grady have off-leash time close to my new home. I want you to know that I always clean up after Grady and want to do everything I can to keep the park in good condition and open to friendly dogs.

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Jessica Wade
16 years ago Featured

PLEASE KEEP THE PARK OPEN TO DOGS! MY PUP WOULD BE SO BORED WITHOUT OUR MORNING RUNS.

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David Whitaker
16 years ago Featured

it makes the neighborhood feel like an actual community when we can all meet up in the grass. keep it off leash.

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Sarah Thompson
16 years ago Featured

my dog loves running here and we have been coming for years. please dont take this away from us.

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Mike Wang
16 years ago Featured

Battery Park needs to stay dog friendly. Its the only green space we have in this part of town.

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Elena Brooks
16 years ago Featured

Living in the city is hard enough with a dog. We need these hours so our pets can actually get some energy out.

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Phil Lai
12 years ago

Lets keep Battery Park a community park, including dogs and owners

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Andrea Haughian
12 years ago

Let's make Battery Park more pet and family friendly