COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KRHD) — College Station has approved more than half a million dollars to replace playground equipment and swing sets at Southern Oaks, Castlegate and Merry Oaks parks. The current playgrounds are about 20 years old, prompting city leaders to invest in safer, updated equipment for local families.

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"I think it's great that they're adding more funding to provide better spaces for our kids to play and learn," said Polly Kurz, a local resident.

City Council Place 5 member Bob Yancy expressed enthusiasm for the project.

"I'm excited by that project. We like to take care of our parks at the City of College Station," Yancy said.

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