Tipps Canine Hollow Dedication: Don Tipps

Tipps Canine Hollow Dedication: Don Tipps

Don Tipps began his 35 year career in education with BISD as an art teacher, with the last 23 years as a counselor at Richland High School, until he retired in 1994. In 1980 Mr. Tipps joined the NRH Park & Recreation Board. At the time NRH only had 4 parks. After 8 years as a board member, Don was elected chairman, maintaining this position for the next ten years. During his time as chairman, NRH park space tippled in size. His wife Doris and daughter Tracye were also very involved and active in the community. Doris taught at Richland Junior High and retired as Principal of Smithfield middle School. She was a long-time member of Keep NRH Beautiful and was an advocate and member of many community projects. Tracye graduated from Richland High School and later from Texas A&M. Continuing the family tradition she taught in Birdville School District before becoming a flight attendant. In 2003, after doing extensive research and visiting other dog parks, Tracye spoke before the Park & Recreation Board and the City Council to advocate for a dog park in North Richland Hills. Three years later, in June 2006, Tipps canine Hollow Dog Park Officially opened.

In honor of his family's community involvement and Don's many years of service and contributions to the City of North Richland Hills, this dog park was named Tipps Canine Hollow.

2006