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.
Beacon Dog Park Board
Christine & Dale & Miles
Christine (President) and Dale joined the dog park in April 2021 after adopting their first dog Miles from Hudson Valley Animal Rescue & Sanctuary (HVARS). As new parents, they appreciate this community of dog lovers who generously share best practices for raising a happy and healthy pup! Christine and Dale enjoy taking Miles on hikes throughout the Hudson Valley and spending quality time with Luna – a tuxedo cat – also adopted by HVARS.
Sherry & Rich & Phoebus
Sherry (Vice President) and her husband Rich became members of Beacon Dog Park in the Spring of 2019 soon after meeting a Treeing Walker Coonhound named Squirrel while volunteering at ARF Beacon. Squirrel was quickly adopted by Sherry and Rich and renamed Phoebus like the Sun God! Phoebus had a tough couple of years before arriving in Beacon. He has now discovered life can be good after all, people can be kind and the best friends on the planet can be found at Friends of Beacon Dog Park.
Nick & Annie
Nick (Treasurer) and his dog Annie joined the park in the Summer of 2023 and are regular attendees several days a week. Both agree that having a members-only dog park is a great asset and provides a safe and friendly environment for all to enjoy knowing we share a common interest in the well being of our pups. Nick is happy to have the opportunity to participate in the Board and looks forward to meeting all our members and their pups.
Gina & Lexi
Gina (Director and Past President 2019-2025) and her dog Lexi joined the park when it opened in March 2013. They had been anxiously awaiting the opening since 2011 when founder, Jeff and his dog Max, had donation jars at the local doggie daycare to raise funds to make the park a reality. Lexi was a first friend to many dogs at the park and has a brick dedicated to her in the entrance. Gina joined the Board in 2015 to ensure all owners and their dogs enjoy their visit to the park. It’s your dog’s happy place and we hope it’s yours too!
Rich & Sherry & Phoebus
Rich (Director) and his wife Sherry became members of the park with their dog Phoebus in the spring of 2019. He joined the board in 2025 to help maintain the park and ensure that all the pups and owners have a fun and safe park experience.
Audrey & Dally
Audry (Director) and her dog Dally joined the park shortly after moving to NY. They love coming to park and are there most days.
Joe & Stella
Joe (Director) joined the dog park in 2015 and became a board member in 2021. He has a penchant for Coonhounds. Long term park patrons may remember Cooper, his Redbone Coonhound. His current hound is Stella, a Black & Tan Coonhound. Stella and the other hounds have been known to serenade park members on summer evenings.
Kris & Trixie & Stella
Kris (Director) and her pup Trixie have been members since 2022. Trixie has made so many friends and has come out of her shell since spending time at the park. When she was adopted she was scared of everything and today she has so many park friends and time spent there is her favorite part of the day! Stella joined the family a couple of years ago and also enjoys the park.
Lauren & John & Crosby & Banks
Lauren (Director), Fiancé John and their soul dog Crosby joined the park in Summer of 2022 when they moved to the Hudson Valley. Crosby grew up as a city dog frequenting dog parks and learning etiquette in Brooklyn and Manhattan before moving to Newport, RI. After sun and sand there they laid down roots in the Hudson Valley joining the park eager to make friends and become more involved in the community. Crosby will be the first to welcome you to the park with his big Golden Retriever smile and a very happy tail wag. In June 2025, they added their second Golden, Banks, to the family.
Chris & Kali
Chris (Director) and his pup Twiggy joined the park in 2019. He has been a volunteer for Puppies Behind Bars for over 10 years and has fostered dogs for Labs4Rescue. His current dog, Kali, is a chocolate Lab/Weimaraner mix.