LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- Community members in Lafayette say years of neglect have left Deballion Park in deteriorating condition, sparking frustration among residents who say the once-vibrant neighborhood gathering place has been largely ignored.
Overgrown grass, damaged roads and condemned facilities now make up parts of the park that residents say were once filled with children playing sports and families gathering for community events.
News 10 observed that a portion of the grass at the park had recently been cut, but large sections of the property still remained overgrown…