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$30,000 grant reopens Independence’s Riverview Park, Landing

8/30/2026

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Independence city reopened Riverview Park and Independence Landing after receiving a $30,000 grant.
Friends of Community Parks treasurer Jenny Potter called Riverview Park the heart of Independence’s park system.
The $30,000 grant, raised at the July 4 Independence Days festival, will fund the park through year-end.
Independence had closed Riverview Park and Independence Landing earlier because of insufficient maintenance funding.

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Story summary

Independence city reopened Riverview Park and Independence Landing after receiving a $30,000 grant.
Friends of Community Parks treasurer Jenny Potter called Riverview Park the heart of Independence’s park system.
The $30,000 grant, raised at the July 4 Independence Days festival, will fund the park through year-end.
Independence had closed Riverview Park and Independence Landing earlier because of insufficient maintenance funding.