Recess for Dogs - Brooklyn Br. Park Dog Run

The Brooklyn Bridge Park is a well manicured playground for the young and old.  With breathtaking views of the Financial skyline of Lower Manhattan, the Brooklyn Bridge ( which is now under extensive construction ), the yet to be opened "Jane's Carousel", and the under belly of the Manhattan Bridge, one can enjoy the tranquil setting away from the hustle and bustle of the DUMBO roadway construction.

As seen above, the dog run under the Manhattan Br., at any given day, an overwhelming amount of dogs can be seen running amok on the dirt and mulch filled, fenced playground for "man's best friend".  Run by the Parks Dept. of NYC, the park is slowing becoming a mud pit.  Right outside the gated area is a large mound of mulch, from what I was told, volunteers/dog owners are the ones who replace the mulch.  Too many dog owners dismay, no one has chipped in to cover the dirt that encompasses the run.  Don't get me wrong, my dog Maisy loves it there, she literally runs laps around the south side trees to the north side fence and back again.

During rainy days, the dirt turns into mud and the run is usually avoided at all costs.  Back in early July, my girlfriend and I took the East River Ferry to the seaport and as we approached Fulton st., we noticed a Brand New Dog Run, called "The East River Waterfront Dog Run".  There is a "YouTube" video of Mayor Michael Bloomberg commemorating the new esplanade and new dog run.  The new dog run is 100% in the shade, has a small wading pool with sprinkler, also there is an over sized squirrel and dog bone, plus a great view of the Brooklyn & Manhattan bridges.  There is no dirt or mulch underneath the feet, so it is a healthier alternative for the dogs to play on.
Another dog run in Brooklyn can be found in Brooklyn Heights, via Columbia Heights, right next to one of the many buildings occupied by "The Watchtower" organization.  This dog run is about five times the size of the one underneath the Manhattan Br., and in a funny way, it is just as noisy from the traffic of the B.Q.E. ( Brooklyn - Queens Expressway ).  The small bonuses of this dog run is that there is plenty of shade, a small kiddie pool, though I wouldn't let Maisy inside (figure a kiddie pool at a waterpark with all the germs and bacteria that may be floating around inside) plus two water fountains made especially for dogs.

In any case show your support for the Brooklyn dog runs, if anyone has a friend on the inside or close to the Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, ask for a new renovated Brooklyn Bridge Dog Run.  And as Bob Barker would always say, "Dont forget to have your dog spayed or neutered"  Have a pleasant day All.