Huntingdon, Tenn.–Due to vandalism at the still-under-construction Carroll County Inclusion Park, the opening date has been pushed back. An opening celebration is set for August 10. The Inclusion Park is located across from the Civic Center in Huntingdon and is intended as a place where all children can play.
According to the volunteer organizers, “Shortly after the construction crew installed the final layer of the PIP surfacing, an adult pried back the metal construction fencing and continued to walk around the park. It left sunken footprints that created holes and, therefore, have compromised the stability of the surfacing.”
They are pushing forward with current plans for the project and are working to find a solution for this setback.
“We are grateful for our security cameras and we were able to turn over clear footage to investigators. Our non-profit of volunteers are for the public. We have volunteered our time for three years. I promise you there isn’t anyone working more diligently to get it open for all to enjoy. We are asking the public to respect our signs until it is approved to be open, and we can all play together safely,” organizers said.