Suggett Park Pavilion Vandalized Again Within 6 Months

on October 12, 2023

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For the second time in just 6 months, the pavilion at Suggett Park has been vandalized, Cortland Police say.

The City of Cortland Police Department is looking for any information regarding the vandalism that has taken place at the pavilion. The vandalism (shown below) depicts graffiti on the pavement and the tables.

“This senseless destruction is unacceptable, and needs to stop.” Cortland Police said in a release.

A wooden picnic table under a pavilion has a large, bright pink letter H spray-painted on its surface. In the background, there is a trash can and green grass.

The word Blood spray-painted in pink with a heart shape above the letter o on a concrete surface, surrounded by scattered leaves and partially shaded by a wooden plank and bench. — Images via Cortland Police

Pink spray paint on a sidewalk reads “FTL” with an arrow pointing up and the word “top” below. There are some leaves scattered on the concrete and a shadow across part of the image.

The pavilion was vandalized earlier this year in June. That incident had vandals use a large rock to smash the concrete pad with the damage considered significant.

Anyone with information is asked to call CPD at 607-753-3001. Cortland Police also reminds all residents if they see bad behavior in the parks, to contact them immediately.

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