Last winter, the Town of Vestal began a trial program, allowing dogs in Middendorf Park.  Prior to that, dogs were only allowed in Jones Park and on the Rail Trail.  Our DCO Andrea Husband, Parks Supervisor Jeremiah Barnard, Highway Superintendent Donnie Younker, Police Chief Vince Stavola, and all our Police Officers worked together, ready to deal with any issues that arose, but there were none.   Quite the opposite occurred.  The residents encouraged each other to comply with the regulations.  Small signs popped up, strategically placed around the park, cheerily reminding people to leash and pick up after their dog.  There weren’t any complaints, no inappropriate dog waste was found, and no enforcement was required.  Since the trial program was so successful, dogs are now allowed in Middendorf Park permanently.    Thank you to all our residents who made the pilot program in Middendorf Park so successful!

Since the program allowing dogs in Middendorf Park was successful, we will now begin another trial program.    Beginning immediately, dogs are allowed in Stair Park and Fuller Hollow Park.  Our DCO Andrea Husband, Parks Supervisor Jeremiah Barnard, Highway Superintendent Donnie Younker, Police Chief Vince Stavola, and all our Police Officers will once again work together to ensure that everyone follows the rules.  

Please pay attention to the signs and follow the rules:

1. All dogs must be leashed and picked up after. 

2. No dogs allowed in the playground.

3. No dogs allowed near the Playground Recreation Program (when it is in session).

Fines and penalties for non-compliance will be enforced.

Please be respectful of others and follow the rules, so that this trial program can be successful also!

Thank you to Andrea, Jeremiah, Donnie, Vince, and all our officers for making this initiative possible!😊