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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(New Castle, PA) Parents in New Castle are raising concerns after recent vandalism damaged equipment at the Park Avenue Playground. 

City officials said three slides at the playground have been damaged over the past two weeks. One slide was cut at the base and has since been boarded up, while two others have broken plastic that officials say poses a safety risk. 

Similar damage has been reported at Gaston Park, located about three miles away, where one slide appears to have been burned. 

Officials said repairs to the Park Avenue Playground could cost more than $55,000. City Administrator Chris Frye said the city is exploring whether Community Development Block Grant funding can be used to cover the costs, though the process could take time. 

The city is also considering installing cameras at local parks to help prevent future incidents.