Case Date:

10/2/2013

Hello, There is currently a safety issue at Sherwood Oaks Park. Below the big blue slide on the playground where the mulch is worn away, there is a large chunk of concrete protruding that several children have been getting injured on. They get to the bottom of the slide and instead of landing in mulch, they're getting scraped up on the concrete chunk. There's also an additional large concrete chunk about 10 feet east of the bottom of the blue slide where mulch should be covering it. An additional note, the swing seats on the swing set there are exceedingly high. High enough that even an adult must jump up to get onto the swing. Children are not able to stop themselves when done swinging because they are set so high. Isn't there an OSHA standard for how what height the swings should be set at? Thanks, Kevin Kevin R. Larson ADCP ISEA Project Lead Expeditionary Systems Engineering JXS Command & Control (C2) Systems JXSP Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Bldg 41NW 300 Hwy 361 Kevin.Larson@navy.mil Comm 812-854-4601 Cell 812-296-1817

Case Date:

10/29/2013

I have a question regarding the lights on the tennis courts at Wilson and Bryan Parks. I recently went over to Wilson Park and noticed that the lights which use to come on at 7:30 PM are no longer being turned on. The same is true at Bryan Park. Is this a permanent change until spring? I noticed at Wilson Park that although the tennis court lights were turned off the parking lights still were on. Is there any chance that the lights on the tennis courts, even if just on one court, could be left on for a little longer say into the end of November, in the evenings? Though cold the weather has not reached a point where it is unreasonable to play outside in the evenings. I realize the answer is probably no, especially in light of budgeting concerns, but I just felt it was worth asking. Thanks Sincerely, Chris Sontag

Case Date:

12/28/2013

someone dumped old carpet and pad at RCA Park friday night..it is at the end of the parking lot near the boardwalk....thanks, dave

Case Date:

2/8/2015

There is at least one vagrant who has set up a camp near the back of the nature trail in RCA Community Park.

Case Date:

2/14/2015

Portapotty knocked over at dog park; wind today?

Case Date:

2/25/2015

The Ferguson Dog Park lot desperately needs to be cleared of snow. I believe more folks take their dogs out in cold weather than parents take their children out. It is in bad shape and very difficult to navigate. Other than that, we love this park!

Case Date:

3/6/2015

At Butler Park 9th St. when sledding down the hill from the restroom/shelter area there is a tree in the middle of the run which creates a hazard. Many children have crashed into the tree. Please respond to discuss. Hoping for the tree to be removed.

Case Date:

3/25/2015

service needed at outhouse @ skateboard park on Kinser Pike

Case Date:

4/28/2015

You have severe bagworm infestations in your trees at Trades and G.Butler parks, I have studied entomology since I WAS 8,now 56-it correlates very well with career as critical care RN-they are vectors of many many diseases, These bagworms are going to take down your trees and also gardens at Butler, Look it up. I have taken many of them out-but you need serious arborist or botanist to adress problem. The naturalist, at Brown County may be able to help you PLEASE your parks are one of the best parts of Btown-don't let these insects get out of control, you will live to regret it when your trees start dying-Emerald Ash Borer ring any recent threats to forestry concern with your thought processes. I would be willing to help, but might be limited-depends on your attitude. Peace, love, love the parks and the people that frequent them, they are actually Bloomington's biggest asset

Case Date:

5/6/2015

I saw someone riding a motorcycle on the path early yesterday am. Are motorized vehicles allowed in the park?