7. Dog Island Summer at Rafferty Triangle
If you’re a dog owner or a dog lover, Long Island City’s new installation at Rafferty Triangle is the must-see place for you this summer. In early June, Long Island City Partnership and NYC Parks united to create Dog Island Summer, an interactive dog-themed display. The park features various interactive sculptures like a large fire hydrant, a dog biscuit-shaped park bench, a large collar featuring popular local dog names, and two music boxes that are covered in original designs by local artists Ashley Betito and Kerri Boccard.
The installation escalates the dog-affiliated identity of LIC, a neighborhood with one of the city’s highest number of dogs per capita and an already impressive amount of dog-friendly amenities, parks, and experiences. For some pet bonding and access to not only the park, but countless cafes and art institutions nearby that provide canine treats and water bowls to visiting dogs, the experience is available until November 1, 2023, at 44th Dr. &, Hunter St.
