SUN JOURNAL • June 1, 2025
City Administrator Bryan Kaenrath told city councilors last week Kennedy Park is the “crown jewel of our city park system,” but is currently “not an inviting place” for all residents and visitors. He said a new effort between Public Works and the Police Department will aim to change that. The city will be placing more emphasis on maintenance and minimizing “behaviors” in the park that make it uninviting, including public intoxication. The renewed focus on Kennedy Park is part of a larger, multi-pronged effort to improve Lewiston’s image. Initial efforts will include graffiti cleanup, trash violation enforcement, and renovations to the Wiseman Bridge. Public safety is the No. 1 concern and the downtown’s biggest barrier to economic development.