Via Furry Friends of The Franklin Dog Park Volunteer Committee:
"Franklin dog park gazebo is completed. Franklin dog park is open. Thank you for your patience."
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| Franklin Dog Park: The gazebo is finished |
"NATURE: A Walking Play is coming to Bird Park! Don’t miss this immersive and family-friendly performance that highlights the natural world and Emerson & Thoreau’s love for nature.
Walk along with the actors as the play’s scenes unfold throughout beautiful Bird Park.
Performances at the park run from September 24-October 3. Please visit https://thetrustees.org/program/nature-play/ to order tickets.
Performances also take place at Fruitlands Museum in Harvard and Appleton Farms in Ipswich."
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| NATURE: A Walking Play -> Sep 24 - Oct 3 |
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| Franklin Dog Park Event for Aug 5 rescheduled for Aug 11 |
The Franklin Dog Park needs your help. Last year, due to COVID, both major fund raising venues for the park were cancelled. As a member of the Franklin Downtown Partnership we relied on the generosity of those who stopped by our booth during both the Strawberry Stroll and Harvest Festivals to enroll in our raffle, make a token donation for a handmade doggie bandana and enjoy the freebie treats. Many attendees first learned of the dog park during their visit to our booth.
The Furry Friends purchases all the supplies for the park (doggie waste bags, hand sanitizer, toys). Several years ago we purchased two benches and this year we had helpful signs made to display around the park. On the average we spend annually up to $1,000.00 and sometimes more. We do not receive any financial assistance from the Town of Franklin although, the DPW is a wonderful supporter doing all necessary repairs at the park.
The Franklin Dog Park is the “people’s park.” As such every effort is made to keep it clean and safe for the dogs and their owners – many of whom travel from surrounding towns. Please consider making a donation to help us cover costs.
The Furry Friends has a checking account at the Dean Bank in downtown Franklin. Your donation will go directly into that account. We are a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent provided by law.
Please make your check out to: Furry Friends of Franklin, Inc. Either stop by Dean Bank or mail your check to Dean Bank, 21 Main Street, Franklin, MA 02038.
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| Franklin Dog Park needs your financial support |
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| dog park at Dacey Field on a sunny summer day |
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| A photo of the Dean College dance group performing in 2015 |
Furry Friends of The Franklin Dog Park Volunteer Committee are in need of donations. We are a 501(c)(3) public charity. Contributions are tax deductible.
Our tax # is: 82-3353876. With the fundraisers we had in the past we were able to purchase
Our next project coming up soon is a weather shed for the dog park so people can stay out of the rain and winter weather. We have set up a checking account with Dean Bank and your donation will go directly into our account. Please make your check payable to: Furry Friends of Franklin, Inc
You can either stop in at any Dean Bank location or mail your donation to: Dean Bank, 21 Main St. Franklin ,Ma. 02038.
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Gennarino D'Onofrio
President of Furry Friends Franklin Dog Park
Furry Friends of The Franklin Dog Park Volunteer Committee
Boston Magazine's Nathan Tavares writes:
"The town of Franklin manages this petite park, spreading out over just about an acre at the past site of the now filled-in old town pool, where you can now float around the 13 sculptures. Opened in 2014, the park’s gentle walkway curves around a pond, showcasing view of local wildlife and artwork, like the painted PVC pipes of “The Trees of Life” that rise from the water, and Buddy Olson’s giant welded steel bear named “Ursus.” Many of the artworks were created by students from the Franklin Art Center and elsewhere, so bring the kiddos here to spark some creativity."
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| 2 works of art at the Park |
As part of Governor Baker's recent Executive COVID-19 Order No. 33, the Town of Franklin will reopen its athletic fields, courts, and parks on Monday, May 25th as part of the Phase 1 re-entry.
Please see the attached document for details, protocols, and guidelines for the safe use of our facilities.
Signage will be posted.
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| The "until further notice" has been determined to be May 25! |
"Be smart! Be Considerate! Practice good #socialdistancing by staying 6 feet from others in parks, on trails and on paved paths!
Parks are open for all to enjoy but please be conscious of others and help everyone stay safe during the spread of #covid19. "Additional info on how to visit the MA parks https://bit.ly/3ad6Kn4
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| How to do social distancing in parks, trails, and paths |
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| sign at the King St fields |
Hello dog lovers.
We need volunteers on November 23, Saturday at 9 AM to spreed wood chips. We need extra wheelbarrows, shovels and rakes.
Refreshments will be there for the volunteers.
Thank you,
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| Franklin dog park looking for volunteers Saturday morning, Nov 23 |
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| colored PVC piping was added to the Sculpture Park "trees of life" |
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| colored PVC piping was added to the Sculpture Park "trees of life" 2 |
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| colored PVC piping was added to the Sculpture Park "trees of life" |
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| colored PVC piping was added to the Sculpture Park "trees of life" 4 |
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| colored PVC piping was added to the Sculpture Park "trees of life" 5 |
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| view across the old swimming hole to the 'rainbow' |
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| two faces with a view of the rainbow |
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| Franklin dog park at Dacey Field |
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| The Franklin dog park at Dacey Field on a sunny summer day |
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| Pumpkins in the Park - Oct 28 |
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| Fund raiser for Franklin Dog Park - May 6 |
