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North Wales council highlights parks: video idea proposed, new Parks & Recreation member appointed, Ninth Street Park update
Summary
Council member Anji Fazio proposed short park‑highlight videos and the council appointed Zoe Rex to Parks & Recreation; Manager Hart reported progress at Ninth Street Park with larger trees and watering devices ordered and an anticipated late‑May/early‑June completion window.
At the March 24 Borough of North Wales Council meeting, member Anji Fazio presented a Parks & Recreation Board idea to create short video clips showcasing each borough park and its features, a proposal that council members and residents received positively.
Fazio described the concept as a way to “showcase the Borough Parks and why they are so important to those who utilize them.” Resident Jocelyn Tenney said she thought it was a good idea, “especially to identify some of the smaller pocket parks.” Council discussion was favorable and Manager Christine A. Hart said the videos would be produced by various Council members and Borough administration.
Council also filled one of three vacancies on the Parks & Recreation Board by appointing Zoe Rex, who told Council she coordinates camping trips for a 20‑member rugby team and is interested in birds and small parks. The appointment, moved by Council member Susan Manning and seconded by Sherwin Collins, passed 6–0. Rex’s term runs through Dec. 31, 2026.
Manager Hart updated Council on Ninth Street Park construction, saying work is moving quickly, larger trees and watering devices are being ordered to improve planting survivability, and a change order will be submitted; she estimated completion in late May or early June, weather permitting. Mayor Neil McDevitt reminded residents that the park is an active construction zone and noted extra police patrols are monitoring the site.
The Parks & Recreation Board is also planning seasonal events — an Egg Hunt, Spring Planting and a Summer Kickoff — and coordinating with Main Street North Wales/NWCPA on the Fourth of July event.
