The City of Piqua has closed the restrooms at Lock 9 Park following extensive vandalism damage this week.
The alleged vandals are facing felony charges for damage to water faucets, soap dispensers, baby changing stations and trash cans in both restrooms. The restrooms will reopen following the replacements and repairs needed.
Prior to this incident, the City has expended nearly $8,500 in 2025 repairing fence panels, picnic tables, door handles, basketball hoops, electrical lines and hand dryers intentionally damaged throughout the park system.
City staff requests assistance to keep local parks beautiful! Please keep an eye out for suspicious activity in City of Piqua facilities and remember that parks close at dusk each day.
The Piqua Police Department requests that anyone who witnesses or has information about a crime make a report. All reports may be made anonymously.
If you observe a crime in progress or suspicious activity, call the Miami County Communication Center non-emergency number at 937.440.9911.
If you have information about a crime, call the Crime Stoppers line at 937.615.TIPS (8477) or visit https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=1132#. Those providing information leading to an arrest are eligible for a cash reward.