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New dog park in Laurel is open for business

By Brooke Buczek

a ceremonial red ribbon waits to be cut to officially open the dog park
The rain held off for the ceremonial cutting of the ribbon at the new dog park at Aldrich Lane in Laurel. (Credit: Brooke Buczek)

The Mattituck Park District held a grand opening for its new dog park at Aldrich Fields last weekend. The new park features two fenced-in areas with some recreational equipment (tennis balls, ramps and jumps), a waste station with bags to pick up pets’ business and keep the dog park clean, and an elevated food pantry where pet treats and food can be donated for those in need. 

A white sign with green writing hanging on a black chain link fence listing rules at the dog park
A white cabinet with green doors holding free dog treats
Two women, one wearing a red hat, hold puppies
A white dog with two black spots and blue eyes stands panting on a yellow leash
A woman in a pink shirt sits behind a dog with blue eyes and brown and white coloring
A fuzzy white dog wearing a red bandana
two agility apparatus in a dog park wait for dogs to come try them
a green banner hangs on a black chain link fence and red and white balloons say
a brown dog with black ears walks on a yellow leash
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The North Fork Animal Welfare League joined in the day’s festivities, hosting a donation drive and a pet adoption event. Just before the rain hit, the red ribbon over the fenced-in part was snipped, allowing dog moms and dads and their pets to get a brief feel for the space. All those who showed up were in good spirits even after the heavens opened up, having crowded beneath a few tents set up for the event. 

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