Columbia has spent close to $25 million to resuscitate the long-dilapidated Finlay Park located between Laurel and Taylor Streets, south of Assembly Street downtown. Early steps to protect that investment include hiring full-time security and stationing designated police officers at the park.
But the city’s ability to protect that investment is already being tested. Over the weekend, a new building at the park was vandalized and city staff had to address the damage Sunday morning.
A building at the park was spray-painted, likely Saturday night or Sunday morning, said Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook…