The city of Moberly opened a new park on Wednesday for the first time in nearly 40 years.

The new Kiwanis Park, located at 911 Sinnock Ave., includes a 9,000-square-foot inclusive and fenced playground, a pavilion with Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant aluminum tables and air-conditioned and heated restrooms with changing tables, according to a news release.

"Our park system emphasizes clean and well-maintained facilities down to the smallest detail," Troy Bock, the Moberly Parks and Recreation director, said. "We want visitors to feel welcome, comfortable staying at length and eager to return."

The Kiwanis Park was funded by a grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund , as well as by sponsors such as the Moberly Kiwanis Club, Moberly Optimist Club, Randolph County Devel

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