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Desert Vista Dog Park in Fountain Hills turns 25

Mayor Friedel plans $50k for park upgrades

Community members and dog owners gathered at the Desert Vista Dog Park in Fountain Hills to commemorate its 25th anniversary.

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Dogs enjoyed a morning of fun at the park.

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Dog owners come from Fountain Hills, Scottsdale and Mesa to bring their pets to the Desert Vista Dog Park.

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Randy Forsberg and one of his dogs, Goofy, visit the park twice a day.

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Vice president of the Association of Dog Owners Groups (ADOG) Bill Hindman speaks to the gathered public Tuesday, Jan. 28.

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ADOG was formally incorporated as an Arizona non-profit in March 2000.

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The Desert Vista Dog Park is open daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Fountain Hills Mayor Gerry Friedel discusses planned upgrades to the dog park.

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The Desert Vista Dog Park is a happy place to be in the early mornings.

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Community members and their canine companions gathered at the Desert Vista Dog Park Tuesday, Jan. 28, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the park.

Council members Gayle Earle and Rick Watts were present at the ceremony along with Fountain Hills Mayor Gerry Friedel, who announced that he plans on approving $50,000 in the town budget to upgrade the dog park.

According to Friedel, the funds will go toward additional trees at the park, improved drainage, new signage, weed control and fine grading.

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