Sounds like a done deal, however, the Parks Committee and Council better take a long and serious look at this project.

The property in question was an auto repair shop and previously had gasoline and possibly oil tanks underground. It seems very possible that this land could be contaminated. Before even thinking about locating a park at this site, testing should be done.

Another reason is a concern to our children. The park will be located adjacent to one tavern and about 50 to 75 yards from another tavern. A park between two liquor establishments does not seem a proper place to locate a park.

Traffic is another concern. The site would be between Southwest Graham and Fauntleroy Way Southwest, an extremely busy traffic congested area. This could be an accident waiting to happen. Not a good choice for a park setting.

Seeing we have Lincoln Park within three miles, and Fauntleroy Playfield and Park six blocks away, do we really need another park in this area?

Guy Gallipeau

Morgan