Memorial Park asks visitors to stay away as crews clear downed trees (unlocked)

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In the wake of Thursday’s severe storm, the Memorial Park Conservancy is asking Houston residents to avoid going to the park for the next few days as cleanup crews work to remove dozens of downed trees that could pose a risk to visitors.

Memorial Park currently does not have power, and the traffic lights along Memorial Drive — a major thoroughfare — are out of order, said Holli Clements, vice president of engagement for the conservancy. Because…