VIDEO: D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray announces upgrades to city parks

BY: Steve Doty NOVEMBER 28, 2012 | MODIFIED: NOVEMBER 28, 2012 AT 1:05 PM

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D.C. Councilwoman Yvette Alexander

A Benning Park playground that has gone into disrepair (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

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Background on the need for renovations at city parks:

Nov. 27: D.C.: Seven playgrounds have 'high' safety risk

Oct. 13: D.C. plans $30m in renovations at 32 playgrounds

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