We'll notify you here with news about. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Comments 0. Top Stories. Ex-Alitalia flight attendants strip off uniforms in protest Oct 20, AM. Here are some recent articles from the Spartanburg, SC newspaper The Herald-Journal that describe that decision-making process. The first article describes plans prepared by the Park Department: Spartanburg County residents review plans for Cleveland Park Published: Thursday, September 4, at p.
A short excerpt: Quote:. For decades, a miniature train ran a circuit around the Cleveland Park playground. The train derailed in March , killing 6-year-old Benji Easler and severely injuring several other children when it toppled down a rocky embankment because of excess speed.
After the wreck, the train stopped running and two months later, the playground equipment was declared unsafe and removed. For three and a half years, the play area of the park has been dormant. With litigation recently settled, Spartanburg County unveiled plans to bring the area back to life — without the train. In the plans shown to the public on Thursday, a walking trail replaces the train tracks.
Sammy Burnett of Spartanburg has followed news reports since the tragic accident involving the train in Cleveland Park, and he isn't convinced that retiring the train is the right thing to do.
We try to make these things safer for all folks so they can use them safely. I'm 67 and have lived in Spartanburg all my life. As a young child, I rode the train, my children rode the train, my grandchildren rode the train and I hoped my great-grandchildren could ride the train, but our leaders seem to want to push our history away to try to make up for this tragedy. Could we not hire inspectors for the train? Could we not hire responsible operators to run the train?
There is not another time that I can remember such a tragedy with our train. Why would we put an end to such an important part of our lives due to one accident? The train will not return to Cleveland Park, Spartanburg County Council decided unanimously during Monday's regular meeting.
With little discussion among council members and no public comment from attendees, council approved the concept designs for Cleveland Park and Berry Field as presented by the Parks Department.
A sad ending to a sad event. Taking out the railroad does not accomplish anything, however. Posted: Thu Sep 25, am. Only if he's running. That accident killed a 6-year-old Gaffney boy and injured 28 others in March The settlement is pending approval by a Circuit Court judge. Killoren Jr. The action alleged that the defendants were negligent, grossly negligent, reckless, willful and wanton.
Kids will enjoy opportunities to view and feed a variety of wildlife including fish, ducks, and geese. From the main parking area, begin this network of mostly-level, paved, walking trails that loop through a county park. As you wind around a pond, beneath tall hardwood trees, and past picnic pavilions, you may see swans, ducks, squirrels, and other wildlife.
Pets are permitted on a leash. Restrooms are located near the parking area in the mini-train depot building. The park is monitored by video surveillance. Drive 1. Turn left, cross the bridge, and park in the lot.
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