Vandalism at Langley Pond Park causes limited availability for bathroom facilities
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – Aiken County Parks and Recreation announced the Langley Pond Park bathroom facilities will now operate under limited hours due to 'continued vandalism.'
In a statement posted to the county government Facebook page on Friday, officials state the bathrooms will only be open when park staff are on site.
According to the department, staff are typically on site Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and seven days a week from the Memorial Day to Labor Day season.
Aiken County Parks and Recreation apologized for the inconvenience.
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