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Board told Lions Park playset will be removed after school-district property sale
Summary
A trustee reported that the school district has sold roughly 30 acres that include part of Lions Park where playground equipment sits; the playset must be removed and will be taken out this week, the board was told.
A trustee informed the board that the school district has sold approximately 30 acres that include the parcel used for Lions Park, and that some playground equipment sits on the parcel to be transferred. As a result, the playset and related equipment on the east side of the park must be removed.
The trustee said the playground equipment originally moved from the elementary school to Lions Park circa 1997–1998; much of the equipment is old and likely cannot be salvaged. Board discussion noted limited alternate locations in nearby parks and that some pieces, such as a slide, might be salvaged for relocation if feasible.
The transcript records a statement that the equipment "will be removed this week." Board members discussed that the buyer has not closed on the parcel and that the buyer's identity was not made public in the meeting record. Officials said the district was concerned about potential liability for playground equipment on property being transferred.
No formal motion was made at the meeting to relocate or replace the equipment; the record indicates removal will occur imminently and that trustees will consider salvage or relocation options later.
