Vandalism at CF Railway Heritage Park

Barbara Neill | Nov 18, 2015

Over the past few weeks there have been several incidents of vandalism at the Railway Heritage Park on the track bed beside Elizabeth Street in Sharbot Lake. This park has been developed by volunteers for the community. Its theme is to honour the railroad heritage that developed this area and its design provides a resting place for passersby. Vandals have damaged a picnic table, the fence behind the caboose, two baggage carts, and the top third of a sign board was ripped off. The damage has been done over several days. This park and its exhibits belong to the whole community. What these vandals don’t seem to appreciate is that the damage they inflict is to their own property, the property of their parents, relatives, neighbours and community. A report has been filed with the Ontario Provincial Police and the Central Frontenac Railway Heritage Society will be taking steps to facilitate identification of the vandals in any further activities. I suggest these people stop their destructive activities before there are negative repercussions on their own lives.