New Playground Equipment at Kiefer Park

With the rise of young families moving back to the Sleepy Eye community, the need for Kiefer Park to get some new playground equipment is a concern for the residents that use the park.

Many of the families living in the area close to Kiefer Park consist of young children that enjoy time at the park. There are several daycare providers within walking distance of this park. There is also various softball games that take place at the park resulting in the need for some activities for children to do that are both safe and fun while at the park.

The playground equipment at Kiefer Park could be considered a safety hazard to many parents that take their young children there to play. The big wooden structure has the potential to be very dangerous. The steps are too tall for a toddler to climb, the rings are a significant distance from the ground, and the wood often causes slivers. The large metal dome structure is rarely used when I am witnessing the park use from children and there are only two swings available. The drinking fountain also does not work properly causing children to put their mouth directly on the spout spreading germs.

This petition is a way to gather the members of this community in a proactive approach to getting our ideas put together for the possibility of a park renovation in our city that we want to continue to support in the future!