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Posted on: September 29, 2020

Learn about proposed plans for new Loomis Park playground

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A virtual meeting was held Tuesday, Sept. 29 to discuss proposed improvements to the Loomis Park playground. This page has a recording of the meeting livestream that contains information about the playground design.  


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