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Park maintenance reports large illegal-dump cleanup at Sim Park and ongoing winter projects

5535738 · May 23, 2025
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Parks maintenance staff reported a recent large illegal-dumping cleanup at Sim Park (about 170 tons removed) and outlined winter-to-spring maintenance, playground repairs and equipment upgrades across the system.

Parks maintenance supervisors told the Wichita Park and Recreation Board on April 1 that crews performed a large illegal-dump cleanup at Sim Park that removed nearly 170 tons of debris and required substantial staff time; the department said internal crews saved the city an estimated $81,000 versus contracting the work.

Russell, filling in for the forestry division update, and other maintenance supervisors described March activity across special-project…

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