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Disparity In Kansas City Playground Distribution

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The memories of our childhood playgrounds remain with many of us as adults. A recent studyof Kansas City's parkland revealed that low-income areas have fewer playgrounds in their parks than high-income areas.

On Monday's Central Standard we investigated this disparity and gained insight into the process of building a playground. In the Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood, some residents are working with the Parks Department to build a new playground that will give their children a place to make memories. 

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