The Bartlesville Parks Department is offering a $500 reward for anyone who can provide information on recent vandalism to city parks.
Public Works Director Keith Henry says at least one of the 17 parks the city owns is damaged or vandalized daily. He says they get everything from graffiti, trash, broken light fixtures and damaged playground equipment to restrooms being set on fire and toilets stuffed with various items until they are no longer operable.
The most recent vandalism happened at Sooner Pool last weekend where someone broke into the facility and broke windows. Public Works Building Maintenance Supervisor Mitch Lucas says the cost to repair the windows will be between $800 and $1,000.
If anyone has any information regarding vandalism at parks in Bartlesville call the Bartlesville Police Department at (918)338-4001 or the Parks Department at (918)338-4130.
