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Cleveland council tables sports‑park changes after hours of public comment; Active Net plan to be refined
Summary
After lengthy public comment from youth‑sports leaders, the Cleveland City Council voted to table changes to municipal park rentals and directed staff to return in December with a concrete plan for an Active Net reservation system and an interim contract so this season can proceed.
Dozens of parents, coaches and volunteers urged the Cleveland City Council on Tuesday to preserve access to the Municipal Park for youth sports, saying a pending shift to an online reservation and fee system would threaten seasons for hundreds of children.
"CYBSA depends on our league serves over 400 children in our community," said Cheyenne King, a teacher and parent, during public comment. Speakers from Cleveland Youth Baseball and Softball Association (CYBSA), Cleveland Community Football and other volunteer organizations described the park as the primary place where young people find…
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