Dog Park Archives

Astoria’s dog-owners shocked after pins left around tree planters

By Loulou Chryssides | May 13, 2019 |

Pups were left with punctured paws after walking near a recently developed building, located at Hoyt Avenue and 23rd St., across from Astoria’s new dog park. The hidden traps were discovered after a local dog owner noticed his beloved pet limping and bleeding from its paws, finding pins mixed into the planters in front of…

The Dog Park is Coming

By sonia | October 2, 2015 |

Astorians are just that much closer to finally getting a dog park. With $1 million dollars put toward the construction, Astoria dog owners will get a space where dogs will be able to roam freely. The location (Triborough Lot C) will replace one of the already existing Basketball courts underneath the RFK Triborough Bridge. The project, which…