No park left behind
The conditions at Sycamore Park are not worthy of our children.
 
My wife and I took all 4 of our children to Central Park recently. Lewisville has several beautiful parks. Every family that lives in Lewisville deserves to have a nice park that they can go to and enjoy the outdoors. As I visit with families all over the City, I ask the question, "What would make Lewisville an even greater place to live?" Today, a little boy looked up at me and replied, "It would be nice to get some bathrooms at the park. You know...real ones."
I went to Sycamore Park, the one he was speaking about, and I was shocked and disappointed at what I found. Dean, please explain to me how you, as a City Council member, are okay with the conditions at Sycamore Park.
Instead of the nice, sanitary bathrooms with running water, which most of us are accustomed to, Sycamore Park has port-o-potties. I tell my kids not to use portable toilets because they're usually filthy. Seomeone felt that these were acceptable for the children of this neighborhood? I approached these portable stalls and was nearly knocked down by the odor. There is no excuse for this. Sycamore Park is the only park in Lewisville with conditions like this. I promise that nothing like this will EVER happen on my watch.

This is what we want our children to use? Really? This is simply unacceptable.

As Mayor, this embarrassment will be corrected. Real bathrooms with running water will be constructed, just like the other parks have. In addition to that, the water fountain will be repaired. Sycamore Park will have water fountains with fresh, cool, flowing water, just like the other parks. The residents have frequently complained about the creek that runs parallel to the walking trail. It clearly poses a danger to children. I agree with you, and we'll do something about it. We'll construct railing, or some other safety mechanism so your children can ride their bikes and skateboards safely, just like all the other parks. You have my word. The Mayor doesn't have the power to demand any changes, but I will bring it up again, and again, and again, until we make it right.
What do other parks look like?
Let's look at Central Park for a comparison.
Central Park is on the other side of town. Let's see what the bathrooms look like over there.



Dean, if you'll get in touch with me and let me know why you're okay with this type of disparity, I'll update this post with your response. That goes for all of the issues that I'm investigating on behalf of the citizens that feel as though they've been ignored. From this day forward they will be heard. I will be their voice.
Pol. Adv. Paid for by the Winston Edmondson for Lewisville Campaign Fund | Sharon Edmondson, Treasurer