#SaveShadyPark

Movement:Save our Parks

The Issue

During the 14 months of COVID-19 limited operations, when Shady Park was closed for live music, residents moved into a new, luxury high rise building directly South from Shady Park. Mirabella at ASU. 

A few weeks ago, some of these residents began a coordinated, aggressive campaign to attempt to force the City of Tempe to shut down live music at Shady Park. As a result, a violation/notice was sent to Shady Park--threatening criminal charges--that demands we: "refrain from selling tickets in advance of live entertainment." 

To be clear, Shady Park has live music permits, and Shady Park has been operating under these permits since 2015. Those permits allow for live music, both indoor and outdoor, until 2am seven days a week. That is what this is really about. 

Shady Park is working with some Tempe leaders and elected officials to find a long term solution, so we can all co-exist in this new environment, and those individuals are truly appreciated. 

We need to stick together to save the venue we have all come to know & love. Shady Park will not be silenced & we will not back down. Permits are valid and should not be revoked or changed because of a few disgruntled neighbors. They were well aware of the location prior to signing lease agreements and if they were not aware, we should not be penalized for their ignorance. 

Please sign this petition to show your support for the continuance LIVE MUSIC at Shady Park! This petition will be sent directly to Tempe City Council! 

#SaveShadyPark 

In lieu of online donations, please show your support by attending a show or stopping by Shady Park for some amazing food & drinks! Thank you all so much for your support!! 

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Amanda RodriguezPetition Starter
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The Issue

During the 14 months of COVID-19 limited operations, when Shady Park was closed for live music, residents moved into a new, luxury high rise building directly South from Shady Park. Mirabella at ASU. 

A few weeks ago, some of these residents began a coordinated, aggressive campaign to attempt to force the City of Tempe to shut down live music at Shady Park. As a result, a violation/notice was sent to Shady Park--threatening criminal charges--that demands we: "refrain from selling tickets in advance of live entertainment." 

To be clear, Shady Park has live music permits, and Shady Park has been operating under these permits since 2015. Those permits allow for live music, both indoor and outdoor, until 2am seven days a week. That is what this is really about. 

Shady Park is working with some Tempe leaders and elected officials to find a long term solution, so we can all co-exist in this new environment, and those individuals are truly appreciated. 

We need to stick together to save the venue we have all come to know & love. Shady Park will not be silenced & we will not back down. Permits are valid and should not be revoked or changed because of a few disgruntled neighbors. They were well aware of the location prior to signing lease agreements and if they were not aware, we should not be penalized for their ignorance. 

Please sign this petition to show your support for the continuance LIVE MUSIC at Shady Park! This petition will be sent directly to Tempe City Council! 

#SaveShadyPark 

In lieu of online donations, please show your support by attending a show or stopping by Shady Park for some amazing food & drinks! Thank you all so much for your support!! 

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Amanda RodriguezPetition Starter
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The Decision Makers

Tempe City Council
Tempe City Council
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“Thank you for reaching out to the Tempe City Council with your feedback on Shady Park. As you may be aware, there recently was concern raised by residents who live near Shady Park about the noise level of the bar/restaurant activities. As live music events have resumed in response to the lifting of Covid-19 group event restrictions, these concerns have become more frequent. In an effort to accommodate both the residents and Tempe music lovers, city staff has worked with the owner of Shady Park to implement some sound mitigation measures to direct the noise away from the residential area. We very much appreciate the willingness of Shady Park management to address these issues. Additionally, there was a code violation issued to Shady Park recently for selling event tickets in advance of shows at the location. This activity is expressly prohibited under their use permit from the city. This issue was quickly and satisfactorily resolved by the business owner. There are no specific changes to the city noise ordinance or restrictive measures related to Shady Park or any other business in the Mill Avenue entertainment area being formally considered by the City Council at this time. Furthermore, there is no effort by the city to ‘shut down’ this establishment. We value Shady Park as a vibrant downtown business and have always worked cooperatively with its owner and management. We look forward to that positive relationship continuing. Finally, the City of Tempe must be open to hearing feedback and concerns about quality of life issues from all our residents, regardless of age, economic status or any other factor. As our downtown and other areas of Tempe continue to grow and become home to increasing numbers of diverse populations – a goal that has been envisioned for Tempe for many decades – there must be mutual respect and a healthy balancing of everyone’s rights to live, work, recreate and be entertained. Only with this kind of peaceful co-existence can a city like ours truly thrive. We appreciate you sharing your concern, your support for continued live music availability and your loyalty to a Downtown Tempe business.”

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Petition created on June 16, 2021