In this episode of King in the Community, host Nate King welcomes Jeff Hammond, the City of Salina's Director of Parks and Recreation, for an engaging conversation about the city’s parks, recreation projects, and community initiatives. Jeff shares a little about his career and what led him and his family to live in Salina.They dive into the recent upgrades and future plans for Salina’s parks, including significant improvements to Jerry Ivey Park and continued implementation of the Parks Master Plan. Jeff also talks about Dean Evans Stadium, updates on the possible animal shelter expansion, and the ongoing community debate around breed-specific legislation.