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These Dawson County park playgrounds are getting a makeover. Here's what’s in store

Work will soon start for various playground upgrades at two of Dawson County’s public parks, including Rock Creek Park. File photo.

Rock Creek Park old playground stock photo — Work will soon start for various playground upgrades at two of Dawson County’s public parks, including Rock Creek Park. File photo.

DCN Staff

Updated: Feb 18, 2025, 11:03 PM

Published: Feb 18, 2025, 9:30 PM

Play area equipment at two public parks will be removed next week as part of planned upgrades, according to a Feb. 18 announcement from Dawson County Parks and Recreation.

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These camps are coming to Dawson County in July

Photo courtesy of Unsplash.

magic camp preview — Photo courtesy of Unsplash.

DCN Staff

Published: Jun 27, 2025, 3:00 PM

As June nears its end and July gets ready to kick off, Dawson County Parks and Rec isn’t slowing down with the fun camp activities it’s offering to the community this summer. Here’s a look at some of the camps the county will be offering this July.

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