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Central Park, Cherry Valley Park close Friday for scheduled maintenance

Central Park and Cherry Valley Park will be closed for scheduled maintenance on Friday, June 19, 2026, a notice posted on Facebook said.

The brief announcement said the parks will be closed for the day and added, “We apologize for any inconvenience.” The post did not provide further details about the nature of the work or a reopening time.

Closures for scheduled maintenance are common for municipal parks and typically allow crews to perform tasks such as routine repairs, landscaping, equipment inspection and safety work that cannot be done while facilities are open to the public. Local parks provide space for recreation, exercise and community events, so temporary closures can affect residents’ plans.

Park users are advised to check official social media channels or the parks department’s website for updates and to seek alternative outdoor spaces while the maintenance is underway. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

Jon Myers

Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."

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