The parish closed the playground at Rathborne Park in early May after damage to the playground’s rubber surface required repairs.
Grayson Touchard, a spokesperson for the Parks and Recreation Department, said the department is waiting for materials to arrive so crews can start repairs.
“Once it is repaired, we will have more information for the public,” she said.
The parish had schedule repairs this week, but due to weather, those repairs were postponed until next week. Residents are encouraged to utilize Monsanto Park playground or the playground at West Bank Bridge Park until the repairs are completed.
“We understand that this may be an inconvenience, but our team is working diligently to get Rathborne back up and open,” Touchard said.
Residents noticed barricades around the playground in early May. The Parks and Recreation Department said those barricades will come down once the playground is fixed.
The repair work comes amid a string of vandalism incidents at Rathborne Park in recent months.
On May 5, the Parks and Recreation Department posted a photo online of vandalism in the park’s restroom. Photos showed a toilet paper dispenser ripped from the wall and dirt in the sink. The vandalism occurred a week after the restroom was professionally cleaned. The park’s restroom was also vandalized in December, with Silly String covering the walls and restroom stalls.
In April, a visitor at Rathborne Park discovered feces smeared on the walls, toilet, and urinal, along with damage to the vents in the men’s restroom.
Touchard said the department is working to install more surveillance cameras.
In a statement, the department said vandalism impacts the entire community.
“It takes away from the safe, clean spaces we work hard to provide for our residents,” the statement read. “We ask everyone to take pride in our parks and help us keep them clean, safe, and enjoyable for all. If you see something, say something.”
Although the playground is closed, the rest of Rathborne Park remains open.