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Built in 1999 via donations by local supporters, Brigantine’s popular Shark Park has seen better days. It needs some TLC, tender loving care. Our recent visit to the once spectacular playground was a real eye opener.<\/p>\n

While a handful of happy kids seemed to ignore the broken or missing parts of the park, we couldn’t help but notice the lack of basic maintenance and upkeep. Some areas of Shark Park seemed downright dangerous. (exposed screws, broken wood)<\/p>\n

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