Although Al Sullivans article is on target in many ways his brief depiction of Pershing Field is off the mark. To those not intimately familiar with PF, they would come away thinking that Heights residents have the greatest park since sliced bread. This is far from the truth. While I agree that the day to day maintenance of the park has improved the amenities he refers to are in dire need of refurbishing. The playground, although slated for renovation this year has been in absolute deplorable condition for years. The tennis courts and basketball courts lack the proper surfaces and markings, netting etc. Those that enjoy jogging tell me its safer to run on the City streets than on the track due to its poor condition. The facade of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Community Center has needed repair for over 8 years. Lets not pit neighborhood against neighborhood for whats needed in our City parks. Lets look at revisiting our parks master plan and include a funding mechanism to care for all of our parks, new & old.
Posted on: Sun, 30 Mar 2014 13:04:32 +0000
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