Councilman Tom Simplot's
North Central News Column
Thanks to Community for Dog Park Support
The summer morning couldn't have been nicer – for us people and for the dogs!
Our thanks go to everyone who came out to the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony for the first phase of the new dog park at Steele Indian School Park. It was great seeing so many two- and four-legged friends. We have raised all the funds for the dog park privately and appreciate the significant community support.
If you haven't had the chance to visit the dog park yet, it's in the northeast corner of the park at Third Street and Indian School Road. Establishing these types of gathering places is a wonderful thing for our community. It's a spot where your dog can get some great exercise, while you visit with old friends and make new ones.
Phase two will make the area even more comfortable and fun. If you're interested in contributing or getting more information, visit phoenixdogpark.org or call my office at 602-262-7447.
Also at Steele Indian School Park, more Moonlight Movies are coming up soon. This is another privately funded effort to bring the community together. The Whoopi Goldberg comedy "Sister Act" will be playing on Sept. 16 and you can't miss Mel Brooks' "Young Frankenstein" on Oct. 28. Both start at sundown at the park, Third Street and Indian School Road.
Please let us know what movies you'd like to see in the future. We pick them by committee and if you want to suggest a favorite movie to be shown at these family-friendly events, call or e-mail my office.
So bring the dogs and walk them in the dog park, bring your kids and bring your friends – and have a great time at Moonlight Movies!
On a bit more serious note, I want to remind everyone to be vigilant about criminal trespassers in our alleyways. If you remember a few years back, we were able to pass a new City Council day camping ordinance that made Colter Park, at Seventh Avenue north of Camelback Road, safer. Camping is now banned at all city parks, unless a permit is obtained. This has been a very effective tool, with criminal trespassers being cited and park rangers and police having the authority to move people from the park.
Alleys are another area of concern. We are working with our Police Department on this problem, and your eyes and ears are some of the best tools. If you see a criminal trespasser in your alley, get a good description of the person and call Phoenix Police. It could help make your neighborhood safer.
Councilman Tom Simplot represents District 4, which includes parts of north central Phoenix. If you have questions, comments or suggestions on this or any other issue, contact his office at council.district.4@phoenix.gov or call 602-262-7447.
