Politics & Government
Pittsburgh Mayor Orders Skate Park Filled With Sand
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto ordered the park filled with sand to keep it from being used during the coronavirus outbreak.
May 7, 2020 at 1:31 pm
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Mayor Bill Peduto has ordered the West Penn State Park in Polish Hill covered over with sand to keep young people out during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Teenagers have reportedly been breaking into the park despite it being closed to prevent spread of the virus.
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(Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Tim Lawson)
The Department of Public Works has now covered the park in sand to discourage its use.
