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The original item was published from 10/31/2023 12:29:35 PM to 11/6/2023 10:09:04 AM.

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Posted on: October 31, 2023

[ARCHIVED] Park Playground, Fountain Back in Operation

Repairs to the Kiwanis Family Park playground and Depot Park fountain are now complete.

Both structures closed on October 16, 2023, for repairs. Crews addressed cracks in the fountain surface and repaired and resealed the cushion surface at the playground.

The fountain is now running and the temporary fencing around the playground has been removed.

For questions or concerns about the City of Sanford’s parks, contact the Public Works Service Center at 919-775-8247.

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