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Residents tell council McFarland State Historic Park hours and farmers market oversight need clarification

6494965 · October 23, 2025
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Summary

Two residents told Florence council they were concerned McFarland State Historic Park is not honoring posted hours and that the Florence Farmers Market’s management and beneficiary are unclear.

Two residents used the council’s public-comment period on Oct. 21 to raise concerns about McFarland State Historic Park operations and the management of the Florence Farmers Market.

Tanya Fleming, who identified herself as a Florence business owner and a resident of North Crestwood Court, said she has observed the park closed at posted hours and gave examples of visitors finding the site closed on Saturdays and after posted opening times. Fleming said the park had historically been open and used for community events and that she was concerned about the lack of reliable hours…

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