\u00a0Mixing first responders, ice cream at ice cream social\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n“This was an eye-sore previously. Before that, it was a beautiful pool, and now it’s back to being a beautiful part of this neighborhood and hopefully for many more years to come, the children will enjoy it,” Administrative Services Manager of Kobalt Construction Gail Duggan said.<\/p>\n
Officials said it’s part of a larger effort to upgrade parks and recreational spaces across the city.<\/p>\n
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