2001 Newsroom Archive

Grand Opening and Dedication of Natomas' First Dog Park
Saturday, June 9, 2001, 1 p.m., 2780 Azevedo Drive

Sacramento, California, June 7, 2001 - Dogs and their human companions will be in attendance as Mayor Heather Fargo and Councilmember Ray Tretheway cut the ribbon and open the gate for the four-legged canines to run free at Natomas' first off leash dog park.

"The Natomas community has been waiting for this a long, long time," said Mayor Heather Fargo, "and I am so very pleased that we're opening this dog park." Mayor Fargo also said that this park represents the third off leash dog park in the City of Sacramento with additional dog parks to be opened in the future.

The six-tenths (.6) acre gated dog park is located on Azevedo Drive near the corner of West El Camino Avenue. Councilmember Ray Tretheway said that amenities at the dog park include a doggy drinking fountain, mutt mitt dispenser, picnic tables and benches. "The public can enjoy the park daily from sunrise to sunset," said Councilmember Tretheway. "People can bring their children - both two-legged and four-legged - pack a picnic meal and have fun right in their own neighborhood."

Natomas Animal Rescue and Western Feed will be in attendance at this event providing canine information to the community. The Department of Parks and Recreation operates Bannon Creek Dog Park. Roy Tatman, Landscape Architect, is the project manager.

It all begins at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2001, Bannon Creek Park, 2780 Azevedo Drive, near the corner of Azevedo and West El Camino Avenue.

For further information or media interviews, please contact Cindi Unmack, Administrative Assistant to Councilmember Ray Tretheway, (916) 264-7339.