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Kennedale parks board discusses Sonora Park mowing, lighting and exercise equipment; plans community outreach
Summary
At a parks board meeting, staff said city parks are mowed about once a week, noted a Juneteenth cleanup at Sonora Park, and described plans to pursue new lighting and fixed outdoor exercise equipment pending budget and bids. The board agreed to survey residents and explore partnering with a September community event.
The Kennedale Parks Board on an audit of park upkeep and future improvements focused on Sonora Park, discussing mowing schedules, possible fixed exercise equipment, new lights and a community outreach picnic. Parks staff said routine mowing occurs weekly, that restroom maintenance fell short during Juneteenth and that solar lighting is costly but under consideration.
“Currently, all the parks are mowed on an average once a week,” said Christian, a parks staff member. He told the board that heavy rain can accelerate growth and that special events can prompt extra mowing.
The board discussed installing fixed, tamper‑resistant exercise equipment—items such as pull‑up bars and mounted machines that do not use removable weights—but staff warned the board that the current fiscal‑year…
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