Riverside Rotary Park dispute ongoing; park open to the public

WORLAND – “I just wanted to get a fence built,” said John Sanchez, of his project at 101 Robertson Avenue, where on behalf of the landowners, Dylan and Samantha Sanchez, Sanchez tried to section off part of Riverside Rotary Park on Wednesday as private property.

As Sanchez proceeded to erect “No Trespassing” signs and caution tape on part of the park that Sanchez claims is legally deeded to his son Dylan, Worland Mayor Dave Duffy, Ward 3 Councilman Marcus Sanchez and City Inspector Nick Kruger arrived and persuaded Sanchez to stop sectioning off the park.

“They said they would maintain the grass and take responsibility for the property,” said Sanchez. “They already have a sign out there warning that they aren’t liable for damages so I don’t know what all that means.”

Citing an ongoing legal matter, Kruger and Mayor Duffy declined to comment on the status of the dispute.

“All I wanted was to build the fence and maybe get the city to pay for half,” said Sanchez, “but that inspector wouldn’t even come out here. There’s something crazy going on somewhere.”

As of Thursday, the park remained open to public, and Sanchez has put his plans to section off the deeded property on hold.

“I tell you one thing,” warned Sanchez, “the city won’t be constructing anything out here.”