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Community group says Cary Park hockey reservation displaced weekly soccer pickup; asks city for indoor space and futsal investment
Summary
Love Peace Football and coaches told PRAC that a roller-hockey reservation displaced their long-running Monday pickup at Cary Park—s inline courts. Speakers asked the city to prioritize affordable access, offer gym space, and plan for a futsal complex to reflect Fresno participation patterns.
Earlier in the meeting during unscheduled public communication, community members said a roller-hockey reservation at Cary Park—s inline hockey court displaced Love Peace Football—s weekly Monday pickup, a free community futsal-style game that organizers said draws about 100 participants each week and continues a 20-year neighborhood tradition.
Pedro Navarro Cruz, speaking for Love Peace Football, told commissioners the group had asked the Parks Department about formalizing use and was told a reservation rate would be $145 per hour, an amount he said the volunteer-run…
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