Sinkholes in Park Areas
Summary
Water keeps pouring out of the hillside by the pond, causing sinkholes and caving areas despite orange fencing and warnings. Contractors think a natural spring is washing out sand pockets; the fix requires professional work and a big unknown cost.
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Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Repair cost unknown but described as a very costly professional job, potentially drawing on reserves or insurance.
Everyone who uses the pond, fishing tournament participants, and visitors near the hillside.
Visitors who ignore fencing risk injury on soggy, caving ground; the fishing tournament was already canceled.
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