Canyon News
SANTA MONICA Members of the Santa Monica City Council discussed the possibility of turning Reed Park into an off-leash dog park during Tuesday, April 27’s city council meeting. The idea was first brought up several years ago by the city council.
According to councilmember Phil Brock, the idea was brought up because there are not many parks near Santa Monica where dogs can roam free. There are currently four off leash dog parks in Santa Monica that includes: Airport Park Dog Park, Herb Katz Dog Park, Pacific Street Dog Park and Memorial Park Dog Run.
Mayor Sue Himmelrich indicated there were questions if there was space and if the city was financially capable of making it happen. Another issued discussed during the meeting was Reed Park currently serving as a housing site for the homeless. Franklin Park is also being considered as an alternative as suggested by councilmember Gleam Davis. One resident sent the email to the city council responding to the notion