Last year's storms took a big toll on our park. Tompkins Square dog run volunteers celebrate spring by planting 5 new trees in the dog park.

2 large "October Glory" Maples will go in the front entrance and back tree pit. They will provide large, round, shade canopies and turn bright red in the fall. A giant Tulip Poplar is planted by the back entrance to provide more shade along with 2 flowering, Kwanzan Cherries that will blossom pink every spring.

The trees were purchased from Keil Brothers in Queens from donations by dog park users. If you'd like to provide a donation for the trees and our run's annual maintenance, please click on the link below.

"Friends of First Run" is the registered 501(c)(3) community organization designated by the City of New York Department of Parks & Recreation for the support of the Tompkins Square dog run. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. 100% of your contribution is directed to the maintenance and upkeep of The Tompkins Square Dog Run

Hurricane Irene toppled many trees in the park

Dallas and Rick begin removing the old stumps.

Ryder joins in with an axe.

Charlie and Nimbus prepare to move 2 truck loads of new dirt into the gardens

Day 2: Jack still shoveling fresh dirt into the tree pits

Deb Holz, Tompkins' gardner, accepts the delivery of our new trees

Up and Over

2 Kwanzan Cherries and a giant Tulip Poplar are planted in the largest tree pit

Andrea begins watering the new trees

Bullet says "Grow For Me!"