Hermon Dog Park is an off-leash park adjacent to the historic Arroyo Seco of Northeast Los Angeles. The dog park is supported by the Friends of Hermon Dog Park, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization comprised entirely of volunteers and dependent on donations.

The park has two fenced areas, one for large dogs and one for small, elderly and disabled dogs. Facilities include a double-gated entrance, trees, benches, and water dispensers for the dogs. The surface is decomposed granite, for mud free, easy clean up. Biodegradable doggie waste bags are available in dispensers. Hermon Dog Park is open every day from dawn until dusk.

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The annual Northeast Los Angeles Holiday Parade will be held on Sunday, December 4th, 2011, and once again, the Friends of Hermon Dog Park will march as the "Santa Paws Squad". Dogs and their people dress for the holidays. We will be seen by more than 15,000 spectators and cable TV will televise the parade! Download the flyer. See photos of last years Santa Paws Squad on our FaceBook page.

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN!
Sign up for Ralph's Community Contribution Program. Every time you shop at Ralph’s, and you swipe your Ralph’s Rewards card, Ralph's donates a small percentage of your bill to us. Even if you've already signed up, you must re-register each year on or after September 1st. And while you're at it, sign up at iGive.com (it's free!) to support the dog park whenever you search or shop online. Find out more.

Public Art in Hermon Dog Park
Local artist and dog lover, Jolino Beserra is creating a large mosaic dog sculpture in the spirit of Oaxacan animal woodcarvings that will be installed on the grassy knoll above the dog park near Avenue 60. Find out more.

If you haven't done so already, renew your membership! The membership fee is now just $10 for a full year, renewable every July, and it's fully tax deductible. You can bring your dues to Yappy Hour or join or renew online right now while you're thinking about it. Find out more about membership benefits.

FORTY-FOUR SHELTER PETS found their new forever homes at the Adopt a Valentine event presented by the Friends of Hermon Dog Park in February. That's a fantastic number of pets to join families that really want them. Thank you to the many, many volunteers, sponsors, and vendors who helped make this happen, including comedienne and advocate Debra Wilson, Four Legged Friends Foundation who entertained with "Dancing with the dogs" and our co-sponsors Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council, LA Animal Services, Atwater Village Neighborhood Council, LA City Councilmember Jose Huizar and Council President Eric Garcetti. See photos by Martha Benedict.

Our sister organization, the Friends of Animals Search & Rescue Team or F.A.S.T. uses the trap-neuter-return (TNR) system approved by the ASPCA to control the population of feral and stray animals in Northeast LA. F.A.S.T. is an all volunteer organization that has successfully returned over 350 cats since its inception in 2009. Spay/neutering, deworming and vaccinations are provided by FixNation. See the latest F.A.S.T. statistics. You can also make a donation to F.A.S.T. through our website.

Hermon Dog Park was named number 7 of the top 40 dog parks nationwide for 2010 by Dog Fancy Magazine! For more about America's Best [40] Dog Parks, read the PR Newswire press release here:

Our monthly dog park Yappy Hours, are the last Sunday of every month, from 3pm - 5pm in the winter and 5 pm - 7 pm. in the summer. We have special themes each month and provide treats for the dogs and their people. It's a great way to meet your neighbors and entertain your dog at the same time. Because of the holidays, there will not be November or December Yappy Hour in 2011. See you all in January!

Board member, Kat Spofford and her talented dog Spencer, have entered the rewarding world of Therapy Dogs International. TDI® is a volunteer organization dedicated to regulating, testing and registration of therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers for the purpose of visiting nursing homes, hospitals, other institutions and wherever else therapy dogs are needed. Read Kat's story of how Spencer became a therapy dog.

Support Friends of Hermon Dog Park!
There are many ways to get involved. You can become a member, volunteer your time, or make a tax-deductible donation.

L.A. Animal Services has many pets in all sizes, ages, and breeds, just waiting for a new home with you. Adopt a best friend today!

FIND US/HOURS
The Hermon Dog Park is located at 5568 Via Marisol, Los Angeles 90042 (between Monterey Road and the Arroyo Seco Parkway/110 Freeway).

From the 110 (Arroyo Seco Parkway) exit Via Marisol and turn right. Turn left into the Hermon Park driveway and go to the end of the parking lot. Walk under the overpass and you've arrived.

Hermon Dog Park is open everyday, dawn till dusk.