Everett park, destroyed by fire, will need $500k for repairs

EVERETT — A north Everett park that saw much of its playground equipment destroyed in an October fire will require $500,000 to repair, according to a proposed funding ordinance.

The playground at Wiggums Hollow Park was destroyed in a fire on Oct. 27 , one that the Everett Fire Marshal’s office later found was set intentionally. The central play structure in the park “was deemed a total loss” due to the fire, according to a city memo . Other areas of the park suffered minor damages and will also need to be replaced.

The Everett Police Department is handling the criminal investigation into the fire. On Thursday, a department spokesperson said there were no investigative updates to report.

The $500,000 of capital dollar spending, if approved by the City Council, would pay for th