During the land-boom era, Howard Park was used as camp for settlers, including tent-sites, running water, and out-houses provided by the city. This camp was later converted to a Boy Scout camp, and is the location of the present-day dog park. Some tourists and settlers would alternatively rent apartments located over garages in the neighborhood, providing additional income to residents.
During the land boom era, Howard Park served as a campsite for settlers, offering them basic amenities like tent sites, running water, and outhouses. This camp was later transformed into a Boy Scout camp and is now a dog park.  Furthermore, some tourists and settlers rented apartments above garages in the neighborhood, contributing to the local economy.