The future of Rolling Meadows’ Kiddie Park remains uncertain as Lebanon officials choose between maintaining the aging playground and converting it to grass.
Residents of the Rolling Meadows subdivision have reportedly been contacting city officials since August 2024 about the deteriorating condition of the city-owned park, and they’re asking for restoration rather than removal.
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Ella Howell is a reporter at The Lebanon Reporter. Email her at ella.howell@reporter.net