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Posted on: May 12, 2022

[ARCHIVED] Brooklyn’s Playground Will be Closed May 12 for Annual Clean-up and Repair

Portneuf Valley Partners and Leadership Pocatello – Chubbuck are teaming up for the annual clean-up and repair of Brooklyn’s Playground. The clean-up team will be painting, repairing, planting flowers, spreading new bark, etc. to prepare for another season of safe, all-inclusive fun at O.K. Ward Park.

The park will be closed all day Thursday, May 12. O.K. Ward Park/ Brooklyn’s Playground is located at 1400 W. Quinn Road and Northern Lights Drive.

Fun Fact: O.K. Ward Park is 41 acres

To learn more about Brooklyn’s Playground visit: brooklynsplayground.org/

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Posted on: January 24, 2023

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Posted on: January 3, 2023

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Posted on: January 13, 2023

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"Ski for Free Day" at the Mink Creek Nordic Center January 7, Sponsored by ICCU

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