Hermon Dog Park is an off-leash park adjacent to the historic Arroyo Seco of Northeast Los Angeles. The dog park and 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 a 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 availabe in dispensers. Hermon Dog Park is open every day from dawn until dusk.

It's time to renew your membership! July 1st marks the beginning of our new year and we've rolled back prices for the recession. The membership fee is now just $10 for a full year 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.

LOW COST VACCINE AND LICENSING CLINIC is coming to the North Central Animal Shelter on Tuesday, July 13, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Proof of licensing or purchase at the clinic is required. Non-L.A. City residents must provide proof of licensing in their home city in order to participate in this clinic. Licensing ($15) and micro-chipping ($28) is also available. Dogs and cats in the city must be spayed or neutered. If your dog is unaltered, please visit www.laanimalservices.com/serv_animallicense.htm The day's services are cash only. Please bring all dogs with a collar and on a leash. All cats must be in a carrier. Rabies is $6, DA2PP $15, Bordatella $12, and Feline FVRCP $15. North Central Animal Shelter is located at 3201 Lacy Street L.A. 90031; the cross-street is Avenue 26.

Exciting News! Dog Fancy Magazine just named Hermon Dog Park #7 of the top 40 dog parks nationwide! For the complete story on America's Best [40] Dog Parks, pick up the June issue of Dog Fancy, on newsstands April 27. Find out more in our April 14th newsletter or read the PR Newswire press release here:

Our next monthly Yappy Hour, will be on Sunday July 25th, from 5 p.m. 7 p.m. at the dog park. We will also be collecting your dog and cat food donations that day to take to our North Central Animal Shelter on Lacy Street.

LOS ANGELES INTERIM GENERAL MANAGER of Animal Services Kathy Davis has made an appeal to the public for donations of dog and cat food. The City’s budget cuts have had a serious affect on food demands for shelter animals. If you can help, take your pet food donation to North Central Animal Shelter at 3201 Lacy Street, L.A. 90031 -- cross street Ave. 26, east of Figueroa Street (closed Mondays). You can also bring food to our "Yappy Hour".

We’ll get it delivered right away to the shelter.

And, speaking of budget cuts, we’ve begun a FHDP volunteer monthly clean-up, the morning of every third Saturday of the month, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. You can pick how you volunteer. Like to sweep -- bring your broom and scoop to sweep off the benches, entries, and sidewalks. If you’ll disinfect trash can lids and bench seats -- bring your pail, disinfectant, and rags. Or, maybe you’ll be on poop patrol...we can all do something. One hour, once a month, is what we’re asking our " Friends" to volunteer, to keep our dog park the welcoming respite it has become for all of us.

The Friends of Hermon Dog Park Public Art grant winner was selected in January. Ismael Cazarez' "River Dogs" has been chosen to be funded by the City of Los Angeles Community Beautification $10,000 Matching Grant. "River Dogs" will portray two slightly larger than life dogs sculpted completely from natural river rocks. The sculpture will be installed on the grassy knoll above the dog park near Avenue 60 and will symbolize how our love of dogs is universal and can bring us together. Read the Press Release.

In 2009 we joined forces with local humane organization, Friendly Arroyo Seco Trappers (F.A.S.T.). This all-volunteer Northeast L.A. group uses the trap-neuter-return (TNR) system approved by the ASPCA. Find out more...

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.

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.

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.