KSHB 41 reporter Marlon Martinez covers Platte and Clay counties in Missouri. .
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A popular Northland playground is getting new surfacing and play equipment, months after families raised concerns about safety and maintenance at the park.
Kansas City Parks and Recreation is moving forward with a $760,325.51 improvement project at Penguin Park, located along Northeast Vivion Road. The project will use a phased approach to limit disruptions and allow portions of the playground to reopen as work progresses.
For Margaret Troll, Penguin Park has been part of her life for nearly 50 years. She’s watched the Northland playground change over the years, and now, she’s looking forward to seeing what comes next.
“They did a lot of changes, and maybe some for the better, and maybe some not. But got a lot of memories,” said Troll…