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Residents call for fencing, lighting and cameras at Winter Haven skate park amid vandalism and safety concerns
Summary
Public commenters urged the commission to add fencing, lighting, water and cameras at the city’s skate park after repeated vandalism, crowding and a reported incident of youths antagonizing a smaller child; commissioners and staff said they will inspect the site and follow up.
Several Winter Haven residents urged the city commission on Monday to improve safety and amenities at the city’s skate park, asking for fencing, lighting, cameras, shade, benches and a water fountain to address vandalism and what they described as a persistent “bad crowd.”
“There's no surveillance. There's no police presence,” said Alex Loftus, who identified his address and told the commission his younger brother had been antagonized and hit with thrown rocks while at the park. “It should be treated like every other park here in Winter Haven…It's…
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