A sunny morning at Herbert Von King Park was clouded by a disgruntled resident screaming obscenities at dog owners last week. The dispute centered around off-leash dogs, which the angry neighbor blamed for a lack of grass and deteriorating conditions in the park. Ironically, the megaphoned woman also berated the dogs as a noise disturbance.

WILLIAMSBURG - Reports of leptospirosis cases linked to the McCarren Park Dog Run have been circling social media this week. The reports were confirmed by Council Member Lincoln Restler, who represents District 33 in Brooklyn.

Why do dog runs matter? As volunteer groups advocate for the betterment of their dog runs, it’s important to understand the value proposition of dog runs in general.