Sources and posts online say the City of Tucson hopes to close Santa Rita Park Wednesday morning as part of an improvement project years in the making.
UPDATE Santa Rita Park will remain closed through Friday Sept. 24 for cleaning according to a city spokeperson. The clearout started early Wednesday morning and the park was cleared before noon. The city says that outreach teams from the government and their partners stopped by Santa Rita a couple times over the past month to alert those living there about the park closure and offer resources. The last time they went was week before the clearing began.
—————— A memo obtained by KGUN9 called the closure a 'decommission'. The city has sent out urgent warnings about this particular plan though flyers that were placed throughout the park. They say in part: 'This area needs to be abated to preserve public health, safety, or welfare at a City of Tucson Park. You are hereby notified that you must remove all of your personal items and VACATE THE PROPERTY. This park will be closed for cleaning effective September 25, 2024 8:00 A.M.
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