Centennial Park — Attraction in Sedalia

I was disappointed to learn that you'll be hosting Carson & Barnes Circus, despite its appalling history of animal abuse, which includes using bullhooks--sharp steel-tipped weapons resembling fireplace pokers--and electric prods to hook, jab, and shock elephants into performing as commanded. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has repeatedly cited Carson & Barnes for failing to meet even the bare minimum standards of animal care and public safety prescribed by the federal Animal Welfare Act.

Animal circuses are fading into the history books because people know that the only way to force wild animals to perform confusing and painful tricks is through violence and intimidation. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is shutting down, and Cole Bros. Circus is no longer touring.

Since you now know about the cruelty inherent whenever animals are used for entertainment, I hope you will take a stand against this abuse by asking that Carson & Barnes perform without animals and will commit to hosting only animal-free circuses in the future.

Thank you for your...

Baseball, tee ball, and softball fields. basket ball court. Paved walking trails, lot of grass and shade. Even a creek running through with their own covered bridge. plenty of play ground equipment, with the major bonus of being wheel chair or stroller accessible. Several bathrooms, drinking fountains, and many shelters. They also provide bags for little bins for those people who forget to bring along a sack to clean up after their pets. Every summer one of the biggest draws is the pool with the water slide, only maybe 5ft deep it's made for the smaller children/families the teens usually end up across town at liberty. They also have a lift to help people with disabilities in and out...

There's a couple different play sets at this park for different age groups. Ample parking and shaded seating. There's a playset and swing for handicapped children which is nice to see. I did notice a couple spots were the rubber ground cover had large holes in it and needed repair which could be dangerous for little ones not paying attention while running. Theres also a small bridge nearby that connects the playground to the water park area that is covered in graffiti in which at least half is highly inappropriate for kids to see/read. Its a nice park. I think it needs security cameras to hopefully deter criminals and a little...