Dog Park

Lots of open space for the dogs to run around in, and a nice new layer of rounded stones in the paved area that are good on the dogs feet. Everyone at the park is friendly, and the dogs are very well behaved. Just note that you do need a permit for your dog from the parks office to be able to use the park.

This place is great! It is spacious, and has a number of seats for human attendees to rest while the canines get lots a good exercise. There is an "air lock" entrance - you open one gate to the entrance, shut it, and then open another gate to get into the park, thwarting any K9 escape artists. Canines need to be registered with the town, and must be up to date on their vaccinations to be able to use the park. It's a great asset for the town.

Right now the park is snow covered and very icy but the dogs seem to enjoy it. In the spring and fall it is very very muddy. Most days your dog will need a bath if you spend any time at the park. Not very well maintained. I find that a number of people do not clean up after their dogs.

Nice, large fenced in area. Water, water bowls and wading pools available. No shade for people, but usually there is a picnic table or two with a patio umbrella. Friendly people, friendly dogs. You're supposed to get a permit at Bethlehem town offices on Delaware, but I've never been checked. Dog park licenses normally $30 per calendar year, but owners over 60 only have to pay $15.

Today this afternoon I went over to the dog park. Maria who showed up with her dog took it upon herself to start by making inappropriate comments about my dog. I told her to please leave me alone and she wouldn't I was there for an hour and a half before she showed up and I didn't have any problems. She likes to start these verbal confrontations with me and it upsets everybody including me and that's not fair to me or the others who came to enjoy a day at the dog park.