Live Wire: How is the North Carolina Veterans Park in Fayetteville maintained?
Q: Why is the North Carolina Veterans Park so dirty and uncared for? The fountains don't work, the art is deteriorating, weeds are everywhere, the glider benches to sit on have been removed, the lighting is dirty, and the security cameras are blocked by plant growth. The city agreed to take the responsibility to keep it maintained, so why aren't they? — W.T.
A: Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation Director Michael Gibson said they welcome feedback from people who visit Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation sites.
The North Carolina Veterans Park, 300 Bragg Blvd., is open 8 a.m.-dusk and the visitor center is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday until October. The park features natural and architectural elements that represent the state and symbolic features that pay homage to veterans from all of North Carolina's 100 counties, according to the Fayetteville Cumberland Parks and Recreation website.
The park also hosts small exhibits in the visitor center, highlighting various aspects of military heritage and history.
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Maintenance crews are assigned to the North Carolina Veterans Park Visitor Center and the park’s outdoor area. Staff members are tasked with cleaning the Visitor Center, mowing the grass, and completing horticulture work, according to Gibson.
There is a weekly schedule for cleaning and maintenance throughout the year.
Anyone with a report such as this one can call 910-433-1547, 910-433-1329 or visit fcpr.us online, click ‘contact us and write a message. It is important that customers have positive experiences at all FCPR facilities.
According to Gibson, these reports are shared with staff members and they will look for ways to improve any problems that are identified.
Staff writer Akira Kyles can be reached at akyles@gannett.com.
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