Wheeler Park structure removed for safety reasons

The City of Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation removed a structure from Wheeler Park following community complaints.

Photo by Bob Needham | AnnArbor.com

Ann Arbor’s Wheeler Park is undergoing renovations, including the removal of a concrete dome structure.

According to Amy Kuras, an Ann Arbor park planner, the structure was cause for concern for many members of the Ann Arbor community.

“We got a lot of complaints about people sleeping in it and all kinds of other things,” Kuras said. “It also doesn’t meet any of the current safety guidelines.”

Kuras said new equipment will be installed in place of the structure, including a swing set and a train structure to reflect Ann Arbor’s train station.

Kuras said the city also plans to install nicer trash containers and plant more trees.

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Lizzy Alfs is a junior at the University of Michigan majoring in English. She is also a news reporter for the Michigan Daily. Email her with events and news relating to Ann Arbor’s North Side.