Alhambra Approves Creation of a Dog Park

ALHAMBRA, CA – On Monday, July 25th, the Alhambra City Council approved the construction of the City of Alhambra’s first dog park located at Almansor/Corto Street.

Speaking on the approval of the dog park by the City Council, Councilwoman Sasha Renée Pérez expressed her gratitude to city staff along with the City of Alhambra Parks & Recreation Commission for their work.

 

“This is an item that has been long awaited by many residents of the City of Alhambra and I am overjoyed to see our city continuing to invest in our communities and act on the needs of our residents,” said Councilwoman Pérez. “I’d also like to recognize our city staff and the City of Alhambra Parks & Recreation Commission for their continued efforts over the years in reviewing various sites for a dog park.”

 

The approved site for the Alhambra Dog Park at Almansor/Corto Street will include an artificial grass surface, fencing, dog toys, benches, and an irrigation system to maintain the cleanliness of the dog park surface.

Sasha Renée Pérez is a City Councilwoman for the City of Alhambra. Her historic campaign was endorsed by the Democratic Party and a coalition of progressive organizations, including labor unions, environmental groups, housing advocates, and more.

On November 3rd, 2020, Sasha was elected to Alhambra’s City Council, making her the youngest woman to serve in the city’s history and the youngest female mayor in San Gabriel Valley history. She continues to be an active community member volunteering her time at food banks, serving as a Delegate to the California Democratic Party, and a board member to Asian Youth Center, a 501(C)3 non-profit dedicated to empowering low-income, immigrant, and at-risk youth. In her free time, she enjoys supporting local restaurants, and reading with her cats.