City at Work - Parks Clean Up

After the recent flooding rains, some of our parks need to be fixed up before residents can enjoy them again. Parks and Recreation Director Michael Kowski updates us on the status of our parks.
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[@jeepnwithdog]

great update.
I frequent Town lake park and they have done a great job at cleaning things up quickly. Walked a few laps last night in fact and other than a few mud areas to avoid it was back to normal. Well done and THANKS

[@McKinneyTV]

Thank you! It is great to hear you are using and loving the park. That is what matters most!

[@KareemAlRaie]

NICE

[@andreawisthoff5142]

That bonnie wenk park is such a great idea, but why was it built in a known flooding area?
Either way, Thanks to you all for taking care of our beautiful parks.

[@McKinneyTV]

Hi Andrea,
Good question. Most parks (across the country) are built in flood plans. The land is significantly cheaper and by using the land for parks it brings value to the community. It also leaves land that is available for development open for businesses to purchase and build on. .
Thank you!