Officials with the Many Police Department have announced the temporary closure of a local park as renovation work gets underway in Many.

According to the department, Leon James Park, located on Martin Luther King Drive, is currently closed for remodeling. The park will remain closed for an undetermined amount of time while improvements are made to the facility.

City officials say the upgrades are intended to enhance the park for residents and visitors once the project is complete.

During the closure, residents of Sabine Parish are encouraged to utilize other parks within the city limits.

Alternative locations include the park at the Sabine Parish Fairgrounds and another recreational area at the former Sabine High School site on Highland Avenue.

Officials acknowledged the temporary inconvenience but say the improvements will make the park more enjoyable for the community once it reopens. Residents will be notified when renovations are complete and the park is ready to welcome visitors again.