Vandalism in Excelsior Springs has been occurring at local parks, leading the Parks and Recreation Department to spend time and money to correct the issue. Chad Clevenger, certified playground safety inspector, explained the most common type of vandalism is graffiti, and said those partaking in the destruction are drawing on everything. He noted paint, markers and sharp objects are the primary culprits, and even slides have things etched into them. Signs are also damaged due to those destroying property. According to Clevenger, they get bent, written on and even stolen. Nate Williams, director, expressed that the Parks and Recreation Department has tried to combat the destruction and damage by fixing the issues as best they can through staff efforts using products such as Graffiti Gone. “One box of Graffiti Gone is 12 cans, and it costs us $300,” Williams said. “To replace a sign, it costs $30, and most of them that get damaged are s...