Help Us Save the Hancock Hounds Dog Park

WHAT IS THE HANCOCK HOUNDS DOG PARK?

We are proud to announce that Hancock Hounds Dog Park(HHDP) is n an IRS approved 501(c)3 charitable organization for community beautification as an S20 NTEE.

The Dog Park is a community based project actively raising funds to manage a public Dog Park behind the Hancock Town Hall at 661 West Main Street that will benefit the local community as well as provide much needed community resources, physical exercise, and mental stimulation for the local dogs.

We now have a large and a small dog run open to the public, community garden and information Kiosk with the Hancock Area Chamber of Commerce. We serve more than 1600 people a year, regionally, and several thousand more from the EVolve NY Charging Stations.

 

WHY DO WE NEED YOUR HELP?

The Dog Park costs a minimum of $6k each year to operate with Liability Insurance, General Maintenance, Lawn Care etc. We cannot keep the Dog Park open without some help from the public, which our community-based org agreed to build on your behalf. We need more volunteers to help with Lawn Care, Trash Management, and rising Insurance Costs. Otherwise we are in danger of closing in 2026.

IS THE DOG PARK FOR EVERYONE!

Yes, the Hancock Hounds Dog Park is for everyone. It's only a short walk for many of the local village residents and available to all Town residents and regional commuters with handicap accessible parking at the Town Hall. The public dog park is conveniently located next to the new EVolve NY (Turbo) Electric Vehicle Charging Station welcoming more than 100k people to it each year. This allows tourists to stop and charge their vehicles on their journey, and also walk their dogs in a safe environment at the same time, truly welcoming families and new faces into our town and enticing them to stay longer.

HHDP is also working to support the arts in the park by helping with new murals going into the area in the Summer of 2025. New murals will adorn the area to welcome locals, youth and visitors to Hancock NY for the first time.

 

WHO SUPPORTS YOUR ORGANIZATION?

We are proud to have local support from the Hancock Area Chamber of Commerce, Hancock Partners, The Hancock Herald, NBT Bank, The Delaware Valley Garden Club, Delaware River Solar, The Campton's, Hancock Community Education Foundation, and many other respected businesses and non-profit organizations in the local community. This dog park is located in the scenic Western Catskills at the Gateway to the Delaware River in upstate New York, designed and built for the betterment of the entire community and their canine friends.

 

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?

The closest dog parks available to local residents are in Deposit NY or Binghamton NY approximately 1/2 hour to 1 hour away, and not all dogs can easily or safely travel by car and not all dog owners in the community can drive or have the ability to do so. HHDP wants this Dog Park to provide emotional support, physical exercise, and new business opportunities for the local community to be able to build jobs and infrastructure to support animal/pet needs throughout the town. HHDP hopes to partner with local civic organizations to provide access to jobs for Dog Walking, and to work with local Veterinary services to ensure better access to vaccinations, spade/neuter services, and dog registration in Hancock.

 

WHERE IS THE DOG PARK LOCATED?

The Town has generously agreed to allow HHDP a land use license for 661 W Main Street to install and operate the dog park behind the Hancock Town Hall. This means HHDP does not have to raise funds for the land itself, saving more than a year of lead time. This also means HHDP can save resources and time for the dog park itself to do it to a higher standard of quality, and add more features over time. This also means we can open the dog park more quickly and efficiently to the public, and make it more accommodating for those who may be handicapped, disabled, or require closer access to parking and shade.

 

*This amazing opportunity would not be possible without the VERY GENEROUS support of the Town of Hancock and their incredible leadership who has been so supportive of our small grassroots organization since the beginning.

 

Link to Location:

 

CURRENT DOG PARK SITE:

 

PARK RULES:

See updated photos below:

Phase #2 Ribbon Cutting — Hancock Town Supervisor Jerry Vernold cuts the ribbon for the Hancock Hounds Dog Park (HHDP) expansion. The facility now offers a separate large dog area. Attending the ceremony were representatives from Jim Serio Real Estate, a major sponsor of the dog park, The Hancock Partners, and the Town of Hancock. Pictured (l-r): Jim Serio, Rosie Hubbs, Amanda Paduch, Richard Lowe, Jerry Vernold, Geraldine Walsh, and Jill Keller.

   

HOW CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION?

If you would like to make a 1-Time Donation or a Monthly Recurring Donation you can do so with our Paypal Link at anytime by clicking HERE or forward the QR code below to Friends and Family! We understand some people may want to do their homework about a Not-Profit before donating, and we encourage that diligent practice.

 

HOW CAN I DONATE?

You can donate to our GoFundMe here, or if you need to take more time before making a decision, you can donate at a later date with the QR code below. Also feel free to share this GoFundMe page or the QR code below with friends and family! HHDP needs all the help we can get to ensure we can build something meaningful for the community.

THANK YOU!

We are so thankful and grateful for the community's continued support, and we are excited that this project is coming to life so quickly. This is thanks to your continued support and YOUR GENEROSITY!

 

Sincerely,

 

The Hancock Hounds Dog Park - Executive Board & Membership

 

Hancock Hounds Dog Park, Inc.

661 W Main St. #HHDP

Hancock, NY 13783

www.hancockhounds.com

PHOTOS OF OUR RECENT PHASE 1 &2 BUILD & 2022-2025 COMMUNITY ART WALK