Parents Raise Safety Concerns Over Deteriorating Playground at Miramar Regional Park
WPLG Local 10December 5, 20252 min1,258 views
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- ⚠️ Parents are expressing significant worry about the safety of a popular playground structure at Miramar Regional Park.
- 📸 Photos shared by a concerned parent reveal a playground with rusted, corroded metal, sharp edges, and eroded vinyl coating.
- 👧 A young child narrowly avoided injury from a sharp edge, highlighting the immediate risks.
City's Response and Parent Reactions
- 🧐 The city of Miramar states that playground equipment is inspected daily and insists the structure remains safe despite its age.
- 💬 However, parents like Mabelz, whose daughter got stained with rust, find the condition unacceptable and concerning.
- 🗣️ Delroy Blue, a parent of three, believes the playground should not be open in its current state due to the risk of injury.
Playground Condition and History
- 🕰️ The playground, over 20 years old, shows visible signs of aging, with rust and sharp edges accessible to children.
- 📅 Social media posts from 10 months prior indicate that similar safety concerns have been raised previously.
- 🛠️ While city employees were observed inspecting the playground, one employee deemed the condition unacceptable despite stating it was safe.
City Plans and Public Advisory
- 📧 In an email to Local 10 News, the city acknowledged the aging equipment but maintained its safety, claiming hazards are addressed immediately.
- 🚫 The city also stated it has not received any formal safety-related complaints.
- 🗓️ Miramar Parks and Recreation plans to replace the playground equipment in the fourth quarter of 2026.
- ⚠️ Until then, the advisory is to play at your own risk.
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