Become a 2022 BARK Ranger!
The dog runs in Maria Hernandez Park do not receive annual funding from the city for repairs and maintenance, despite being on public property.
In 2020, the Maria Hernandez Park Dog Run Pack launched the first-ever NYC Bark Ranger program to foster responsible park use by dog owners and help raise funds for the dog runs.
By becoming an NYC Bark Ranger, you will help fund the vital repairs needed to keep the dog runs clean & safe!
NYC Bark Ranger Mission
Inspired by the National Parks Service, the NYC Bark Ranger program aims to foster responsible dog ownership in New York City by representing these basic principles:
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Bag and dispose of your dog's waste
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Always comply with leash rules
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Respect wildlife and park goers
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Know where you can go
100% of the proceeds from the NYC Bark Rangers program will go towards renovating and maintaining the dog runs in Maria Hernandez Park-- this includes purchasing work tools, trash cans, trash bags, replacing the torn green screening around the fences, installing a shade solution, and repairing (or replacing) the gravel surfacing.
How to Enroll
Donors who contribute $50 or more in 2022 will receive a Maria Hernandez Park Bark Ranger pet tag with the current year on the back as a token of our appreciation.
Please donate via Venmo to @mhdogrunpack (verification code 0818 if needed) and include your email address to be notified when your tag is ready for pickup at Bushwick Bark on Irving. If you will like your tagged mailed, please add $5 to your donation and include your mailing address in the Venmo note.
We understand finances may be tough during these uncertain times, so we gladly welcome smaller donation installments to achieve a $50 contribution total for a Bark Ranger tag!
