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About Us

The Friends of Beacon Dog Park is a 501/c3 not-for-profit organization that is incorporated in the state of NY. Its mission is to build and operate a community funded dog park in the city of Beacon.

Our Board

  • Jeff McHugh (President)
  • Libby Faison (Vice President)
  • Bonnie Pagliaro  (Treasurer)
  • Karen James (Secretary)
  • Gwenno James (At-Large)

Friends of the Park

Board elections are held yearly and voted in by the Friends of the Park. As a Friend, you are entitled to have a say in the management, growth, and vision for the park. Everyone is welcome to become a friend and participate in the governance of the organization.

  • Open to any resident of Beacon or surrounding town
  • In good standing with the dog park community
  • Annual donation of $250 in cash or in-kind service

We welcome your participation and commitment to our park - please contact us for more details.

Current Friends and Volunteers

  • Thomas J. Pantano
  • Bonnie Pagliaro
  • Jeff McHugh 
  • Gwenno James
  • David Majzlin
  • Audrey Majzlin
  • Libby Faison
  • Karen James
  • Eric James
  • Insun Kim
  • Steven Robinson
  • Cary Janks
  • Zenta Janks
  • Dominque Manpel
  • Aryeh Siegel
  • Irina Siegel
  • Tom Cerchiara
  • Christine & Joe Galbo
  • Alicia Stalker