COMMUNITY GARDENS AT THE DOG PARK STARTS TO TAKE SHAPE

THANKS TO DOG PARK MEMBERS & DELAWARE VALLEY GARDEN CLUB 

Recently the Delaware Valley Garden Club donated a $2k memorial bench in the memory of Alice Furfaro, and a further $600 of flowers and shrubbery to the new Hancock Community Gardens, which are part of the Hancock Hounds Dog Park 501c3. The final gardens will feature bluestone walkways, the new memorial bench, and soon a 20 foot Pavillion with picnic tables. The Hancock Area Chamber of Commerce built and donated a custom Information Kiosk with a grant from Delaware County Economic Development, and the Dog Park received a Mee Foundation grant for $2500 to expand the Dog Park to include the new Large Dog Run which tripped it’s size from last year. The town of Hancock will be contributing the land via land license to the dog park, and bluestone as well as other types of bluestone from the Zahler family to make the walkways and trim the new pavilion columns. None of this would be possible with the generous spirit of the town board, the Mee Foundation, the Delaware Valley Garden Club and the Hancock Area Chamber of Commerce.!

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2024 HANCOCK ART WALK


Hancock Area Chamber of Commerce, Hancock Partners, and the Hancock Hounds Dog Park(HHDP) are pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Hancock Art Walk sponsored by the Hancock Hounds Dog ParkThe Campton’s, James Serio Real Estate, Keller Williams Realty, which begins May 25th 2024 during Memorial Day Weekend Celebrations, , this will be extended until October due to popular demand. The Google Map available mid month shows the official walking path, and this can be downloaded or sent to others.The walk takes approximately 30 minutes each directions assuming time to stop and read each artist’s bio and information. O

The Hancock Art Walk will begin near the entrance of the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway, at the The Campton’s Art Gallery located at 158 E Front Street Hancock, NY 13783 featuring the custom art pieces below by local artists and Campton’s owners Jim & Laura McManus. Laura’s work is also dramatically featured in the Hancock Town Square.

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DOG PARK LARGE & SMALL DOG RUN – NOW OPEN

Hancock Hounds Dog Park(HHDP) is New York State Not-for-Profit Charitable Corporation operating under Hancock Hounds Dog Park, Inc. HHDP is also proudly an IRS tax-exempt 501(c)3 Organizartion as of September 2021. Currently HHDP has finished Phase 1 of  construction, which is a mixed-use dog run behind the Hancock Town Hall located at 661 W Main Street in Hancock, NY. This beautiful dog park is located in the scenic Western Catskills and at the Gateway to the Delaware River in upstate New York. This park has been designed  for the betterment of the entire community and its canine friends. This would not be possible without the generosity of the Town of Hancock, Hancock Hounds Donors, Hancock Partners, & Delaware County. Open 7 days a week, dawn till dusk, no night-time entry allowed.

Interested volunteers can email info@hancockhounds.com

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DOG DONE GOOD – DOG TRAINING SERVICE

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IMAGES FROM RECENT CONSTRUCTION

Phase 1 is now complete, thanks to the entire Hancock community!

DOG PARK RULES & REGULATIONS

Want to Volunteer or Become a Member of Hancock Hounds Dog Park? Simply fill out the form below and we will reach out asap!

1st ANNUAL HOWL-O-WEEN CONTEST & PET PARADE

WE RAISED OVER $450 – THANK YOU HANCOCK!

The Hounds had a wonderful turnout for our Hancock Hounds Dog Park booth and our 1st Annual HOWL-O-WEEN Costume Contest & Pet Parade. These took place during the Hancock Fall Harvest Festival on October 8-9th! See photos of the booth, cannine visitors, and contestants in our Pet Costume Contest below. We wish to thank the Hancock Community Education Foundation, Hancock Partners, and the Hancock Area Chamber of Commerce for this incredible opportunity! Winners were notified following the parade. See our Facebook and Instagram pages for more updates.
 

OUR MISSION

Recent events have reminded us all that being outdoors is an important factor in our own lives and mental health, we as educated pet owners must consider this same level of importance for our four-legged friends.

Our mission at Hancock Hounds Dog Park(HHDP) is a series of community built, maintained, and member-monitored dog parks, throughout Hancock New York. HHDP is currently reviwing plans for a new community animal shelter, as we explore and apply for a variety of funding options through grants. HHDP envisions a community that fosters strong relationships between residents and well-socialized animals, and opportunities to create jobs in Hancock.

 

Working to Build Better Community Services

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY

Most dogs are at their healthiest when they experience regular outdoor activity, that translates to less agression, outburts, and destructive behavior in the community!

 
REGULAR REST

Sleeping habits and noise levels can easily be regulated by regular acitivty. Does your neighbor have a noisy dog? Suggest they take them to the dog park. The best dogs are tired, and well exercised dogs.

 
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Both you and your dogs can enjoy a healthier and happier lifestyle, by having the option to visit the park when needed. Even if you don’t need it every week, having the option provides healthy exercise.

 
TRAINING

Dog parks provide a way for dogs to be easily trained and make the community a safer and more appealing place. This is also a possible job creation sector for the town.

JOB OPPORTIUNITIES

Towns are always looking for new jobs, and local dog walking and training services are easy additions to the town’s new job sector, as the dog park opens.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

The dog park also creates wonderful new partnership opportunities for local businesses, advertisers, and state/federal grants that can bring business into town.

WANT TO ADVERTISE ON OUR WEBSITE OR BUY A BANNER PLACEMENT AT THE DOG PARK?

Email us at info@hancockhounds.com and we will make it happen!

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Hancock Hounds Dog Park Proposal

 – WE SECURED LAND & WE HAVE BROKEN GROUND ON THE DOG PARK – 
  • Click the photo or logo above to download a copy of the Hancock Hounds Dog Park 2021 Proposal currently in process. This is a working template that is still being updated. This is not the final version, and we apologize for any missing data points or typos, or CLICK HERE. The land proposal offered by the Town of Hancock can be viewed via PDF by CLICKING HERE

MEET OUR EXECUTIVE BOARD 

We have a dedicated Executive Committee, and more than a three dozen members diligently working to get the dog park off the ground, and to establish a strong and vibrant organization that can be with the town, community, and local residents for years to come!

Jill Keller
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR  for THE hancock hounds dog park, Inc.
Geraldine Walsh
PRESIDENT Of the hancock hounds dog park, Inc. 
Richard Lowe
SECRETARY for Hancock Hounds Dog Park, inc.
Catherine VanMater

treasurer FOR HANCOCK HOUNDS DOG PARK, Inc.

HANCOCK HOUNDS MEMBERSHIP

HANCOCK HOUNDS & THEIR OWNERS

We are pleased to showcase local committee members and their Hancock Hounds!

WHY HELP US ?

This is a great opporunity to help keep the town free of litter, agressive dogs, and also create new job opportunities and teaching classes for dogs throughout the local community.

CLEAN & SAFE

Although it should be obvious, dog parks create cleaner streets, less agressive dogs in the local area and a more safe environment for the local towns people.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

The dog park can also create a great family environement and additional activities to do with your family and canine companions.

We love what we do

We are looking for volunteers and activists to help us generate support this great cause. Love Dogs? Want to help? We would love to hear from you!

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Help us raise awareness and funds by buying and wearing our stylish Hancock Hounds Dog Park merchandise that shows public support for the Dog Park.

Hancock Hounds
Hancock Hounds

TOTE BAG

Our premium Tote Bags are hand-sewn in the U.S.A. and feature a high-quality print that’ll never fade. Constructed with a premium, canvas-like material and double-stitched for quality, our totes make amazing grocery and beach bags.

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hancock hounds

DOG BED

As experts in the field of sitting down, we thoughtfully crafted our Floor Pillows to be overstuffed, plush and firm. These cushions never lose their shape, and the high-quality print makes sure the design stays crisp and colorful. 30″ x 30″

hancock Hounds
hancock Hounds

COFFEE MUG

Enjoy a nice morning brew with you Hancock Hounds coffee mug! 11oz capacity, microwave-safe Ceramic, with white exterior

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LOCATION & MAILING ADDRESS:

Hancock Hounds Dog Park is located at:

661 W Main Street Hancock, NY 13783

OPEN 7 DAYS/WEEK – DAWN – DUSK

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Execuitive Director

Jill KellerJill@hancockhounds.com

General Inquiries: info@hancockhounds.com

Special thanks to the Hancock Golf & Country Club for your Support!

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