Case Date:

2/16/2023

Hello -- Steve Akers here in the Park Ridge neighborhood. I have some items to bring to your attention regarding the Park Ridge park. Most are pretty obvious in terms of regular park maintenance and other points are from our stewardship observation as park users and close by residents. Please read through these points and be sure they are part of the on-going maintenance as we get closer to Spring, thanks. - Mowing: the contractor you have subbed out the mowing to is mowing whether it needs it or not. This has been the case for the past year. The result is literally no grass. Granted the park is heavily used including a nearby daycare visiting 2-3 times per week. With this what we believe is excessive mowing, the leaves are ground to a power and the grass is till. Granted it's quite shady - but please manage the mowing service and please for a pretty aggressive seeding and fertilizing. The park is now just dirt so users have to clean their shoes after use, etc. - Wood chips - regular maintenance. A good dose of chips are needed after a winter season use. - Powerwashing: the equipment is in decent shape and not too dirty but a good power washing of all equipment would be great before the spring/summer season. - Erosion: this issue is most noticeable in two locations. The hill to the south and the hill area beside the bike/ped path. With improved mowing and seeding, these areas may recover. But they do need some soil and minor leveling. - Canopy: it's still an awesome upgrade but does need power washing/cleaning, or possible replacement. We look forward to the park transitioning from winter to spring. The grill will hopefully be unsecured (the homeless have moved on) and the water fountain will be turned back on. I am happy to meet you or any staff at the site to discuss my items. One additional item: the Park Ambassador program does not include our park. I made an inquiry when the program began and was told the Park Ridge park was not part of the program. Would you reconsider? I know of neighbors who are willing to be named the Park Ambassador. Thanks!

Case Date:

2/15/2023

Park ridge pickle ball. You can walk on the court and immediately start playing tennis. With pickle ball you have to assemble the net which is time consuming. You have to disassemble it. The light blue line is difficult to see. There is not a center line. Half of the court is on concrete. It is obvious they are making it as difficult to play, to discourage people from playing. It should be even .

Case Date:

2/15/2023

Dangerous issue RESOLVED by staff: GREAT JOB and FAST ACTION I had reported a precarious large limb overhanging the trail and when I was walking today I saw it has been dislodged and moved to safety. Great job to all involved! Thank you!!

Case Date:

2/10/2023

Aggressive homeless people near children's playground. Lets just say some men were exposing themselves. Homeless camp with 4-5 tents. Also they were chopping down trees and burning.

Case Date:

1/21/2023

Bryan Park boardwalks are slippery when wet or frosty. I fell and hurt my wrist on the old one, near the rest rooms. I'll be in a cast for at least a month. Please consider treating the boardwalks to reduce the risk. Thanks!

Case Date:

1/16/2023

The small dog park area could use some mud puddle work. Thanks!

Case Date:

1/15/2023

There are multiple overhead lights at the Bryan Park tennis courts near the intersection of Woodlawn and Maxwell. Some of the lights shine on the courts while some of the lights shine on the street and sidewalk. The lights aligned to shine on the street and sidewalk are all out. As a result, it is very dark on this section of Woodlawn.

Case Date:

11/26/2022

I have noticed large canine waste left on Karst Farm Park grounds while walking my small dog. Can you all do anything about this as the is a health hazard for the public?

Case Date:

11/20/2022

My son was arrested and his vehicle was left over there. It is in my name and I am in the process of trying to get him to release the key to someone so we can get it moved so I am asking if you could please not tow it without contacting me first at shannadhall1969@gmail.com or 8123607958. My goal is to have it out of there by Wednesday if you will allow me to work on it. I have been trying since he was put in jail.

Case Date:

11/10/2022

Switchyard basketball court lighting: Most of the park is well lit at night (pickleball court, skate park, etc.) but the basketball court isn't. Constituent would like to request lighting there so it's safer/easier to see.