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Riverside Park Devastated By 2013 Floods Now Back Open

EVANS, Colo. (CBS4) - The Town of Evans officially re-opened Riverside Park after the 2013 floods decimated it.

The town was almost completely underwater leaving homes and parks ruined.

After years of hard work, Riverside Park was transformed.

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The rebuild features climbing walls, swing sets, trails and athletic fields.

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(credit: Town of Evans)

The town's mayor says it's more than just a park, it's a symbol of the community's strength.

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