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KC Parks Decisions and Community Tensions | Wichita News
Kansas City Parks and Recreation just made big moves: extending the Zoo’s contract with a $2M annual subsidy, tackling a $10M HVAC fix for community centers, and pushing to keep park ranger ticket revenue within the department. Meanwhile, the Starlight Theatre hikes fees and seeks concession funds for fencing, while locals protest earlier Swope Park gate closures that disrupt car culture gatherings. Upcoming projects include new playgrounds and skate parks, a nearly finished pedestrian bridge, and the reopening of the Gregg/Klice pool. Commissioners are also focusing on better community…
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