- Case Date:
- 9/2/2014
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
Parks & Playgrounds
601-699 West Howe Street
- Case Date:
- 8/25/2014
There are some very large holes on the north side, but almost centered on the large playing field. They are hidden from sight by the grass growing over them, but some are big enough for a foot/leg to fall into (as it happened today!) I assume an animal is busy digging these, but I know the city has filled them before, it would be great if someone could fill them again!
Thanks so much!
- Case Date:
- 8/20/2014
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!)
Parks & Playgrounds
3115 S Forrester ST
- Case Date:
- 8/19/2014
Hello there,
My name is Yuzhen, and I live in Kensington park. We have been enjoying the Schmalz Farm Park in the neighborhood. My son loved to play in the playground in the park. He is a big kid now, and he likes sport more. So do his friends in the neighborhood! It seems to me that most of the parks in Bloomington have some kind of sports facility (neat!). I wonder if the city has any plan for building sports facility in the Schmalz Farm Park (a basketball court would be lovely, but any kind of sports facility will be great:)).
Thanks much for your consideration.
Best,
Yuzhen Ye
- Case Date:
- 8/10/2014
Missing interpretive sign at RCA park.
- Case Date:
- 8/10/2014
Mallets missing from music instruments at RCA park.
- Case Date:
- 8/3/2014
Jennswing straps broken
Parks & Playgrounds
2620 S Wexley RD
- Case Date:
- 7/24/2014
wasp nest in middle court of north tennis courts
- Case Date:
- 7/21/2014
Park Ridge East tennis courts are looking fantastic! Thanks for resurfacing! When will nets be put back? Are other city courts scheduled to be resurfaced?
- Case Date:
- 7/21/2014
Park Ridge East tennis courts are looking fantastic! Thanks for resurfacing! When will nets be put back? Are other city courts scheduled to be resurfaced?