New playground revealed at southeast Fresno park 2+ years after fire

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The playground conception of a southeast Fresno parkland has reopened much than 2 years aft being destroyed successful a fire.

A ribbon-cutting ceremonial was held astatine Willow and Balch Park connected Tuesday.

The archetypal play operation was destroyed successful March of 2022.

The pursuing year, the metropolis assembly dedicated $460,000 to regenerate and upgrade the park.

There are present 2 play structures -- 1 of which is wholly shaded -- arsenic good arsenic brushed crushed and a plaything set.

Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer attended the solemnisation and emphasized the value of parks and playgrounds successful section communities.

Willow and Balch Park besides present has 2 barbecue pits, caller tables, benches and a h2o fountain.