Contact: Ben Brown
Phone: (336) 373-2002

Barber Park Closed Temporarily

GREENSBORO – During routine construction excavation at Barber Park, workers discovered soils which they suspected might be contaminated. City environmental staff immediately arranged for the taking of samples for testing and notified the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Standard procedure for suspected contaminants is to limit or prevent public access. The initial samples were positive for some contaminants. However, sampling has not been completed, and the extent of contamination, if any, is not yet known. The open design of the park makes preventing access to the disturbed soils virtually impossible. Therefore, in an abundance of caution, City officials have chosen to close the entire park temporarily to ensure that no residents or visitors are exposed to a potential health issue.

Events scheduled for this weekend and next week at Barber Park are being moved, and new locations will be announced through local media. At this time, the date of reopening is not known. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

Questions may be addressed to Assistant City Managers Bob Morgan or Ben Brown at 373-2002. After business hours, Mr. Morgan may be reached at 358-2399, and Mr. Brown may be reached at 202-8315.

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