Tanzanite Community Park Boasts a New Skate
and Dog Park after Completion of Phase 2 of
its Development

Sacramento, California, January 29, 2007-Phase 2 improvements to Tanzanite Community Park have been completed, adding an impressive array of new amenities that residents are already enjoying.

Prior to Phase 2 of its development, the 5 acre park’s main amenities were a soccer field, tot lot and adventure area, picnic area, and shade structure. With the completion of Phase 2 construction, the park now takes up an additional 15 acres. The new amenities include a parking lot for 77 vehicles, restrooms, 2 full basketball courts, additional picnic areas and BBQ grills, more seating, informal turf areas, landscaping, and walkways that link the park’s many amenities.

In addition to the previously mentioned amenities, two additional amenities are garnering much attention from residents: a new Skate Park, and a 2-acre, fenced Dog Park that will make any dog lover proud. The Skate Park features three bowls with depths ranging from 4 feet to 13 feet. Skaters who prefer the challenge of street skating will find that the street course replicates the street environment without the hazards of cars, security guards, and skate stops. The Skate Park will remain open from 8a.m. to dusk.

The Dog Park is dotted with a rich assortment of trees and shrubs, stocked with an ample supply of dog waste bag dispensers, and full of benches that allow dog owners to rest while their dogs dig, sniff, and run around to their hearts’ content. The Dog Park will remain open from dawn to dusk.

“From skating to dog enthusiasts, the new amenities at Tanzanite Community Park have something for everyone,” said Councilmember Ray Tretheway. “I hope many neighbors will bring their bikes, their friends and their family to this great park and enjoy the many improvements to our park.”

Tanzanite Community Park is located at 2220 Tanzanite Way (Intersection of Tanzanite Way and Innovator Drive) in Natomas.

If you have any questions about Tanzanite Community Park, please feel free to contact Hindolo Brima, Public Information Officer, Sacramento Department of Parks and Recreation, (916) 808-5972.

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