Critical Sinkhole Forces Event Relocations At Alton’s Gordon Moore [Video]

ALTON – Michael Haynes, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Alton, has been in a critical role since the sinkhole situation developed at the soccer fields at Gordon Moore Park.

Haynes has been highly involved in moving or canceling events at the park that occur soon or early in the fall. He also fully recognizes the legacy of Dr. Gordon Moore and the others who helped build the beautiful Alton park.

Haynes likened the situation to crisis management during a national disaster, noting the unexpected nature of the event and the need to adapt quickly despite limited information. “If anything changes on the status of the park, we will get it on our Facebook page, and to the media,” he assured.

The parks and rec director said many in the community have been frustrated with a lack of information coming out about the sinkhole.

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Haynes explained: “We …