St. George parking garage slides draw about 2,400 rides a day
The city says the peak day, Sept. 19, had roughly 4,700 riders and that no injuries have been reported.
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The two slides on the parking garage at St. George City Hall, which opened in September, average about 2,400 uses a day, KUTV reported. The peak day, Sept. 19, had roughly 4,700 riders. [1]
City officials call the slides a worthwhile investment that draws people downtown and supports local businesses. David Cordero, the city's communications and marketing director, said the city knew they would be popular but did not expect such strong turnout, KUTV reported. The slides are part of a park that also has tunnels, trampolines and swinging benches. [1]
Critics have raised concerns about the stainless steel getting hot and the roughly $575,000 cost, which came from the city's Recreation, Arts and Parks tax. Community members also raised safety concerns on social media because riders sometimes fly off the slides. The city reports no injuries and recommends riding one person at a time, feet first, after checking that the landing area is clear, KUTV reported. [1]
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- KUTV 2News (CBS): 'Definitely Worth it:' St. George parking garage slides average 2,400 uses per day
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