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Parents urge fixes to park lighting; city parks staff say repairs are underway
Summary
Parents and coaches told the Hialeah City Council that malfunctioning or missing lighting at multiple youth baseball fields is causing canceled practices and safety hazards. Parks officials said several lighting projects are complete, Bright Park and Kasus Park are priorities and staff are exploring budget and state funding options.
Parents asked the Hialeah City Council on March 10 to prioritize repairs to field lighting and maintenance to protect evening practices and youth safety.
Two written comments were read into the record expressing ongoing problems with inconsistent lights, parks lacking any lighting, and fields being turned over to teams in a condition unsuitable for play. The messages said families were forced to move weekly between parks and that limited visibility increases risk of injury.
Willie Sanchez, parks and community engagement, responded…
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