Located in the Village of Painted Post, this park is named after former Village Mayor Charles Craig. Craig Park has numerous open air picnic tables and grills and a large pavilion that is available for rental (rental fee is based on village residency or non-residency), or if not rented, it can be used on a first come, first served basis. Electric is provided at the pavillion, and restrooms are opened when the pavilion is rented. Please note that no glass containers are allowed in the park at any time. Basketball, pickleball, volleyball, bocce ball, cornhole, swings, and a dog park make this park fun for the whole family. Please note that you will need to bring your own sports equipment such basketballs, cornhole bags, etc… A paved walking/bike path connects Craig Park to neighborhoods in Painted Post and Riverside. The pavilion area can be reserved by calling the Village Clerk’s office at 607-962-4605.
Craig Park, as of 2022, is also the current location of the annual Colonial Days celebration.
Village of Painted Post Parks and Arts Facebook page
Craig Park Reservations:
PLEASE NOTE – Reservations for Craig Park cannot be done via this website. You MUST either call the Village Clerk’s office at 607-962-4605, or come in person. A form must be filled out, signed and the reservation paid for in full before the reservation is considered complete.
Village Residents are allowed to book Craig Park reservations for the coming year the first working day of January at 9am. Non-Village Residents cannot make reservations until the first working day in March at 9am.
Dates are confirmed by who comes in first to pay for the reservation.
Painted Post as your mailing address does NOT mean that you are a Village resident. Village residents are defined as people who live in the Village proper and pay Village taxes to the Village of Painted Post.
Dog Park Information
The Dog Park is open 24 hrs; however it may be closed as conditions require or for maintenance.
The large dog area is 30k sq ft. The small dog area is 10k sq ft.
The park is handicapped accessible.
The Village does not fund any portion of the Dog Park. It runs on donations only.
To help with continued improvements, please go to https://communityfund.org/give/. Scroll down and fill in the blanks. The Dog Park fund is called ‘Craig Park Dog Park’. Or, donations can also be sent to Painted Post 261 Steuben St 14870 Attn: Dog Park
Craig Park Dog Park is an additional amenity to the Village of Painted Post reutilizing abandoned tennis courts and small parcel of unused land, designed and built by a former Village Trustee.
Painted Post has very little control over the Dog Park. (DO NOT call the Village for any reason)
If people misuse or do not comply with the Dog Park rules, you will be told to leave.
Dog Park Rules
Use of this park constitutes your agreement with the following:
- Dogs must be current with all vaccinations
- Dogs must have a current dog license
- Dogs must be on their leash while entering and exiting
- No Puppies under 4 months
- NO children 12 yrs and under, for both the safety of the children and the safety of the dogs.
- Aggressive dogs are not permitted
- Owners MUST be in the park within view of their dog
- NO dog food or people food
- Must pick up dog waste and dispose of in bin outside of gated area
- NO choke collars – because when dogs get playing, their collars could become entangled causing vicious fighting
- ALL pets must be fixed (spayed or neutered) because they become aggressive and also create a hostile environment when they are not fixed.
- NO roller blades or boards of any type.
- Absolutely NO strollers for the safety of both the children and the dogs. (when dogs go into their puppy runs, they can hit the stroller and become injured)
- NO EXCESSIVE BARKING (This gets other dogs going, and is also not good for the neighborhood)
- Wheel chairs are permitted. The fiber on large side is designed for wheel chairs, the small side is compacted for wheel chairs. Both sides (large and small) are handicap accessible.
Please Note:
When entering the Dog Park, please move QUICKLY away from entrance area. This will help disperse the group at entrance. Please keep your dog away from the entrance when other dogs entering. Most fights happen when dogs get overwhelmed entering the gates.
Don’t leave dog on leash once inside. Leashed dogs tend to be defensive, and other dogs get confused
PAY ATTENTION know where your dog is and what your dog is up to. TEXING is not paying attention. Inattention leads to unsafe conditions, attacks, is annoying to other people, and missed poops
Do not brush or otherwise groom pets inside park
Each handler is LEGALLY responsible for his or her dog. The Village will assume no responsibility for any injuries to humans or animals. ALL handlers MUST remain in the park at all times.
For social network you can visit Craig Park Dog Park on Facebook, there is also a playmate page.
Violation of these regulations may result in loss of dog park use privileges
