Fire Pit Garbage Can Set On Fire

On April 10th, it was reported that the the garbage can near the firepit was set on fire and the metal lid, also burned was thrown down the hill.

A neighbor said that he and other neighbors have done a lot over several decades and even recently to save the fire pit, and he said it's such a shame that most likely students damaged public property with no remorse.

Cara, Laurelhurst Community Center Recreation Coordinator, told the Laurelhurst Blog:

I have not heard about anyone being apprehended regarding the fire pit issue.  I know our grounds crew cleaned up the mess and got it all back in shape.  They monitor and work in the park daily as well as open/close and clean outdoor restrooms.  We do not have staff working full time from the building, just checking in periodically to check on things and gather any items we may need to work from home. 

A neighbor told the Laurelhurst Blog staff:

I was at the park the morning after when the garbage can was in the fire pit.  The grounds were clean and I simply picked the garbage can up and put the lid on it and put it back.  

There was no mess and the Parks Department did nothing.  They are giving themselves too much credit taking responsibility for cleaning it up.