PDP-ARF: About Us

PDP-ARF is an association of friends and neighbors devoted to preserving and maintaining this jewel of a park, nestled in Manhattan's East Side, where dogs—and their owners—may run free.

Read more about the history and development of Peter Detmold Park at NYC Park Services.

See our Etiquette & Rules for guidelines when visiting the dog run.

PDP-ARF is a member of NYCdog (New York Coalition of dog owner groups).

NEW! PDP-ARF History: Marty Waxman Speaks

A brief history of PDP-ARF, from a discussion with with Marty Waxman, founder. More...

New in Galleries!

Halloween 2007

Pets and people dressed up for some Halloween fun.

People Holding Dogs

Do they really look like their owners?

New Board Members

Ellen Politis, Secretary
Charlie Masterson, Treasurer
Kathy McGilvery, Member-at-Large

Meet the Board of Directors