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Q: What do I have to worry about if I take my dog to a dog park?

Dog Parks are great places for dogs to get exercise and have fun. But if not careful, they can also become a hazard. Before taking your dog to the park you should make sure … more

Central Veterinary Associates | 7/24/14

Richard Wiener, right, officially became an Eagle Scout at a Court of Honor ceremony on June 8. As part of the program, his older brother, Kristopher, a fellow Eagle, bestowed the rank upon him.

He worked doggone hard for Eagle rank

Five Valley Stream Boy Scouts made major contributions to the Valley Stream Dog Park when it opened two years ago. Four of them had earned their Eagle ranks. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/18/14

Boy Scout Christopher Knightly, left, got some help from Shaun Powers in building a shelter at the Valley Stream dog park on April 12.

Valley Stream dog owners get some relief

All dog owners in Valley Stream are created equal. That’s why a group of local Boy Scouts have spent the last two weekends making improvements to the village dog park. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/23/14

Claudio Barrios and his dog, Midas, enjoyed the dog park at the first anniversary celebration on May 11.

Dogs and humans celebrate park’s first year

Valley Stream’s dog park just turned 7 — in dog years, that is. Actually it is 1 human year old and that in itself was a cause to celebrate. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/15/13

John McSwiggan left with Black Lab Beau and Husky Shepard Terrier Lady sits with David Walsh and Lola a Border Collie Mix at the Valley Stream Dog Park.

Dog park to celebrate first anniversary

There were a few bumps along the way, but Valley Stream’s dog park has made it to its first anniversary. The park opened to the public last May 5 and, after a slow start, has become a hit with local dog owners. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/2/13

Kevin Nelson, 16, plays with his grandfather’s dog, Bandit, at the Friends of the Valley Stream Dog Park’s re-opening celebration last Saturday afternoon.

Dogs have a blast at resurfaced park

Members of Friends of the Valley Stream Dog Park believe that the village’s recently renovated facility is a winner. So they took the opportunity to show it off to members of the public last Saturday afternoon. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/1/12

County Executive Ed Mangano, joined by one of his dachshunds, welcomed dog owners to the newest pet-friendly park. Legislator Norma Gonsalves, left, was also in attendance.

Finally, a place for the dogs

The sun was shining brightly last Saturday as dogs and their two-legged companions filed into the newest county dog park, in Eisenhower Park, at the corner of Salisbury Park Drive and Stewart Avenue. more

By Shannon Koehle | 10/18/12

Members of the Friends of the Valley Stream Dog Park and their canine companions checked out the new artificial-turf surface on Sept. 30, the day before the park reopened to the public.

The rocks are gone, the dogs are happy

There’s a new surface at the Valley Stream Dog Park, and canine owners couldn’t be happier. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/10/12

A place for furry friends to play

About 10 members of the Long Island Dog Owners Group, also known as LI-DOG, gathered in a small room at the East Meadow Public Library on Aug. 15 to discuss the ongoing construction of a dog run at Eisenhower Park, near Salisbury Park Drive and Stewart Avenue. more

By Shannon Koehle | 8/24/12

The dog park is too important to fail

Valley Stream’s much-anticipated dog park opened to the public in early May, but since then it has been mostly a flop. more

8/16/12

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