Connelly Park to reduce hours after vandalism, crimes
Connelly Park will have reduced hours after multiple incidents of vandalism, alcohol usage and firearms being present in the park. The park will close at 8 p.m. instead of 9 p.m. and will no longer be open on Sundays or Mondays.
NANCE BESTON/COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD
The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District is the steward of Connelly Park and after several incidents they have decided to reduce hours. From left to right is Admin Assistant Taylor Drew, Executive General Manager Sam Castro, President of the Board Richard Teals and Executive Assistant Beth Yonko.
Around April, when Connelly Park was reopening for the season, staff noticed that the copper fittings out of the bottom of the fire hydrant were stolen. Along with the hydrant, the pump station was also vandalized and had several key components taken from the building.
Connelly Park will have reduced hours in the near future after several safety and rule violations have occurred this year.
Connelly Park is located at 6671 McConihe Rd NE in rural Moses Lake. The park will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30 a.m. until 8 p.m.
The women's restroom sink at Connelly Park is missing after someone stole it. This has been an ongoing issue, according to Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District Executive General Manager Sam Castro.
Connelly Park is often used by residents who enjoy watersports including boating, swimming and paddleboarding. The park has one dock for boaters.
One person takes a dip at Airmen’s Beach at Connelly Park. There used to be a bronze plaque by the beach, however, it along with two other bronze plaques have been stolen.
"It just breaks your heart. How could someone target a space that is meant for public enjoyment, especially for service members and their families?"
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