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Commissioners flag open alcohol use, dusty grass at Pilipus Park and ask staff about insurance, signage
Summary
Fresno Parks commissioners raised concerns about visible alcohol consumption at park facility rentals and dusty turf at Pilipus Park, cited parents' asthma complaints, and asked staff about rental insurance requirements and multilingual signage.
At the Feb. 25 meeting of the Fresno City Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission, Commissioner Francisco Barraza told staff he had observed open alcohol consumption at some parks during rental events and raised concerns about enforcement and the condition of Pilipus Park's turf.
"I was a little bit disappointed to see that in some places, I've seen the consumption of alcohol happening in a very open way," Commissioner Barraza said. He said he did not know whether park rangers or peace officers should…
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