PHOENIX — The Phoenix Park Board decided to temporarily close a park in central Phoenix as residents say problems have popped up since the park's opening.
Residents near Hilaria Rodriguez Park, near 28th and Washington streets say the park was a great addition at first.
Now, they say it has become a "hub for crime, drugs and homeless issues."
Several residents have written letters to the board calling for something to be done.
During Thursday's meeting, the board decided to fence off the park and temporarily close it on December 1. The park is expected to open on April 1, 2024.
Listen to residents' concerns and possible options for the park by watching the video in the player above.
