Ready for play

michellef@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- There are 15 parks spanning just over 276 acres in the City of Sikeston. And it's a lot of work to get them ready for summer and maintained throughout the busy season. "This is the time of year that we're doing several things to get ready for summer," said Jiggs Moore, director of the parks department...

Chris Hart, parks maintenance supervisor for the city of Sikeston, inspects playground equipment at Mary Lou Montgomery Park on Friday. Playground inspections are one of the tasks that keep park workers busy in the summer. (Photo by Michelle Felter, Staff)

Park maintenance keeps workers busy

michellef@standard-democrat.com

SIKESTON -- There are 15 parks spanning just over 276 acres in the City of Sikeston. And it's a lot of work to get them ready for summer and maintained throughout the busy season.

"This is the time of year that we're doing several things to get ready for summer," said Jiggs Moore, director of the parks department.

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