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Council authorizes removal of St. John’s Park playground equipment and calls for master plan
Summary
The council approved removal of aging playground equipment at St. John’s Park and directed staff to prepare a park master plan, citing chronic disorder, maintenance needs and ongoing homelessness outreach work in the area.
The Common Council voted April 15 to remove the oldest playground equipment at St. John’s Park and to refer the park to staff for master‑planning work.
Parks staff said the equipment dates to 1994 and would require an immediate investment (estimated $2,000–$3,000) in engineered wood chips plus ongoing inspections and repairs to remain a safe playground. Council members and…
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