Cleanup and Restoration of Penn Valley Park Continues
May 21, 2010 . . .
Crews continue to work diligently on the
restoration and cleanup of Penn Valley Park following
last weekend's Rockfest. Removal of festival
amenities is nearing completion.
Pursuant to the agreement, Rockfest promoter AEG
Live has submitted a plan
for turf restoration which is currently under review by
Parks officials. Full
restoration of the park and repair of areas
affected by the event will begin immediately as
weather permits. AEG Live has assumed
all costs associated with the restoration and cleanup.
"Damage to the park is not insignificant," says Parks
Director Mark L. McHenry. "Although the work will be
completed in the next couple of weeks, it will take until
mid-summer before the damaged areas of the park
return to pre-event conditions."
Memorial weekend activities including the Guadalupe
Center's softball tournament, the Symphony's
Celebration at the
Station, and Memorial
Day Services at the National World War I Museum at
Liberty Memorial will continue as planned.
The Show Me Pride Festival, scheduled for
June 5-6 in
Penn Valley Park, will be relocated to Richard L.
Berkley Riverfront Park.
Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation
Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation's
mission is to improve the quality of life by
providing
recreational, leisure and aesthetic
opportunities for
all citizens, and by conserving and enhancing
the
environment. We will accomplish this mission by
providing quality programming, making the best use
of existing resources, developing a supportive and
influential constituency, developing effective
collaborations and partnerships, and acquiring and
preserving natural features.
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Kansas City Parks and Recreation
Heidi Downer
Director of Marketing
Phone:
816-335-5672
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Kansas City Parks and Recreation
Steve Lampone
Deputy Director
Phone:
816-513-7505
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