Parks & Playgrounds
1601 S Rogers ST
- Case Date:
- 4/17/2024
A large group of my friends and I have red, painful chemical burns from the grass. I can still see imprints of individual blades of grass on my legs after 4 days. The chemicals used are far too strong and this is unacceptable for a public park where children play.
Parks & Playgrounds
1601 S Rogers ST
- Case Date:
- 6/7/2024
I’m a frequent user of Switchyard park, but I’m very unhappy with the state of the parking lot on Walnut St. I’ve seen city employees out working in the area several times, but it’s still unsightly. The beds are sparse and bare-looking. It appears as though the working crew has mulched around Johnson grass - an invasive grass - and tall fescue. Does the landscaper not know the difference between invasive and ornamental grasses?
Not only this, the hills south of the stage area around the playground and dog park are filled with thistles, Johnson grass, and other invasives. Is the city’s flagship park not worth landscaping maintenance?
Considering that this is the city’s most beloved, brag-worthy park and it still looks awful, I’m hesitant to visit other parks.
Parks & Playgrounds
1601 S Rogers St, Bloomington, IN 47403, USA
- Case Date:
- 5/4/2022
On the basketball courts, one of the hoops is missing the crank to raise/lower the basket. I've seen individuals manually raise and lower it by using a similar piece to the cranks, but having the crank replaced greatly enhances the usability of the courts.
Parks & Playgrounds
1601 S Rogers St, Bloomington, IN 47403, USA
- Case Date:
- 6/28/2022
Around 8:45 this morning, I encountered a strong stench coming from the woods to the west of the B-Line Trail in Switchyard park between lampposts 20 and 21. It smelled like rotting flesh. Could someone please investigate to make sure it isn't a hazard or concern?
Parks & Playgrounds
1601 S Rogers St, Bloomington, IN 47403, USA
- Case Date:
- 8/3/2022
Half of the 8 light fixtures across the two light poles at Switchyard Skatepark are out and have been for quite some time.
Parks & Playgrounds
1601 S Rogers St, Bloomington, IN 47403, USA
- Case Date:
- 8/12/2022
I'm going to start a weekly inquiry for when the Switchyard Skatepark lights are going to be fixed. There are still many bulbs out and there are plenty of dark spots so skating past sundown becomes dangerous, despite lots of people still skating around that time.
Parks & Playgrounds
1601 S Rogers St, Bloomington, IN 47403, USA
- Case Date:
- 9/12/2022
The merry go round isn't going around.
Parks & Playgrounds
1601 S Rogers St, Bloomington, IN 47403, USA
- Case Date:
- 9/21/2022
Skatepark lights are still over 50% burnt out. Days are getting shorter, risk of people injuring themselves at the park are increasing. Please look into replacing the fixtures sooner rather than postponing it indefinitely.
Parks & Playgrounds
1601 S Rogers St, Bloomington, IN 47403, USA
- Case Date:
- 10/26/2022
Multiple urban camp sites just off trail near dog runs. Clearly visible from b-line. lots of trash.
Parks & Playgrounds
1601 S Rogers St, Bloomington, IN 47403, USA
- Case Date:
- 11/10/2022
Loose bolt on basketball hoop at Switchyard: The south basket at the Switchyard basketball court has a loose screw that keeps needing replaced/tightened. As you face the basket, it's the upper-left bolt. A constituent has been voluntarily tightening it when it gets loose, but he wants it fixed. He said last time the bolt fell out and the washer was lost and had to be backordered/the basket was out of commission for a while. He said he's submitted some complaints before and it is still a problem.