closed #139709
Parks & Playgrounds
- Case Date:
- 8/3/2014
Jennswing straps broken
Jennswing straps broken
Mallets missing from music instruments at RCA park.
Missing interpretive sign at RCA park.
At the Ferguson Dog Park there is a large puddle the size of a large bathtub located near the shade shelter. At the moment it is full of green water, after a week or so it becomes a mud wallow with mud the consistency of glue. This feature never dries out and remains a continuing dog magnet. Even with the hose it is not easy to clean them up after they roll in it. A pickup load of gravel or wood chips would be greatly appreciated by many dog owners. Thanks(it is a great park for the dogs!)
To whom it may concern: I was dismayed to read in this morning's hotline that roundup is used in our parks and around our trails. Yes, this is the roundup civilians can buy in stores; however, that does not mean it is safe. I thought Bloomington was a progressive place on the cutting edge of environmental concerns - apparently not. Any amount of poison applied to our earth is dangerous to people and animals, among others. And when we have rains, the roundup runs off into our water systems. Look at all of the drains on streets which sport little stickers saying don't put any hazardous materials down the drains. Well, you are. Let's think about the big picture. What is more important - having a safe environment in which we can be on the grass, drink safe water, etc. or getting rid of a few weeds, which, by the way, are also part of our creation. I know there are invasive weeds, but surely there are safer ways to eradicate them than by spraying them with poison that is hazardous to everything. You say you have professionals applying these poisons - I don't believe that makes the substance any safer. I hope you will consult various organic farmers and landscapers in the area for advice before applying any more roundup. Thank you. Anne Fraker
Our Toyota Sienna mini-van broke down in Olcott Park this morning (Sunday, September 7). It took us several hours to determine that it is the water pump, and the van isn't worth fixing. We will make arrangements for it to be towed tomorrow morning, but are hoping to avoid a ticket for having it parked there overnight. Hope this is ok! We will also report the stranded vehicle to the police. Sincerely, Emily Nehus & Scott Grieb, 602 E. Maxwell, Bloomington IN 47401
Slide is still broken and the gate is also off. Very dangerous. I have been reporting this since mid April.
Bottom of tube slide at Hyde park park is broken and will be a hazard until repaired - thank you!
I believe the city planned to improve the trails in Winslow Park. All the summer rain has washed out the running and biking trail on the east end of the park and it is a mix of deep ruts, sand and gravel and a hazard, especially for people on foot or on bike descending from the hill between the tennis courts and the YMCA. Is repairing those trails still in the works? If not, could the city just re-gravel them so the ruts are not so deep? Thank you
At Cascades Park, one of the toad stool features at the playground is broken and I saw two children fall when trying to stand on it, both were injured and cried.