Parents in Scotch Plains are concerned that a playground in town is too hot — and thus too dangerous — for their children, according to a report by CBS 2 New York.

More than 60 parents signed a letter to Mayor Kevin Glover saying the equipment and floor surface at Ponderosa Farm Park are subjected to direct sunlight and a lack of shade is "creating a dangerous environment for our families," according to the report.

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The county purchased the 22-acre farmland property on Cooper Road for $10 million in 2003 and converted it a park into two soccer fields, a water playground, gazebo, gardens and picnic area. It opened last June.

Township Manager Jerry Giamis told the station that Scotch Plains officials are looking into a solution, possibly planting trees or installing canopies for shade.

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