Stevens Park in the News–near-riot

Jun 20, 2011 by jeffpooley

The Morning Call covered last week’s “near riot” in Stevens Park. It’s a small-scale tragedy, and a blow to the neighborhood. One relevant omission from the Call’s story: no mention of the deplorable, inexcusably decrepit state the park’s in. To call it run-down is an undue compliment. There’s a grant application in process to overhaul the park, which is all for the good. But I can’t help but feel that the park’s plywood-affixed play equipment and high weeds helped contribute to the teens’ cynicism.