Case Date:

4/19/2026

There is a significant shortage of pickleball courts in the city, which has led to consistently overcrowded conditions at RCA Community Park and Switchyard Park. At the same time, there appears to be an overabundance of tennis courts relative to the number of residents actively participating in pickleball. When Hopewell Commons opened, there was genuine excitement in the community. Unfortunately, that enthusiasm quickly faded. Players have largely avoided these courts due to poor and, frankly, unusable conditions—particularly the net setup and, more importantly, the playing surface. The decision to install perforated tile flooring instead of a standard concrete surface has made the courts impractical for regular play. The ball will bounce at erratic angles and if you try to run the shoes willc catch the cracks between the tiles and cause a fall and injury. The surface quality significantly impacts gameplay and safety, to the point where players would rather wait 30–60 minutes for a court elsewhere than use these brand new establishment. Given the budget allocated for this development, it raises legitimate questions about how funds were spent (please share this), especially considering that the cost and requirements for building a standard, functional pickleball court are well understood. The end result at Hopewell Commons does not align with those expectations, and needs to be replaced by a proper concrete base flooring.

Case Date:

4/17/2026

This tree has struggle the last few years. This year looks like the bell had tolled or at least in the last throws of life. The tree has also developed a severe lean out over the street. Larger trucks including sanitation and deliver have to dodge this tree. Located west of driveway on the Oliver side of this corner lot.

Case Date:

4/16/2026

Transient habitat and bike in RCA Park, 50-100 yards west of the big quarry rock pile, along the fence, where three trails intersect. There is a bunch of trash, a bike, and maybe a shelter. There was screaming and cursing from this area in the park a few days ago.

Case Date:

4/16/2026

Hello, I am reporting on behalf of the Park Ridge Neighborhood Association. We've noticed that this tree has a low hanging branch that could pose a safety risk to somebody walking into the park. Would it be possible to get it trimmed? Thank you!

Case Date:

4/16/2026

There are two large ground bee nests, both on the north side of the lake. Going from the dam to the boathouse, the first one is about 100 yards past the dam on the left-hand side. The second one is just passed the large bench and the nest is on both sides of the trail there.

Case Date:

4/12/2026

There is a light that is flickering at the edge of the park, right by the trail that connects to the b line. I thought it might be helpful for safety to have it replaced, as many people walk the b line and through this park at night.

Case Date:

4/5/2026

Bridge area between each section is weak. It has weak boards. If the steps were alternating colors it would be helpful to people with low vision.

Case Date:

4/4/2026

ROW at Lower Cascades is a mess! Utility company has cleared a steep slope by Sycamore Shelter. No erosion control measures, and the rain that's coming is going to turn it into a mudslide. Get them back out to deal with the erosion!

Case Date:

4/2/2026

The batting cages at Winslow are still not up, even though rec league practices have already started. That means teams and players cannot do batting practice. The same thing happened last year, when the cages were not ready until late April. Hopefully they can be up by this week. If help is needed, I know parents and coaches are ready and willing to assist. Unfortunately, the condition of the fields and facilities creates a negative cycle: the facilities are not properly maintained, people get frustrated and stop signing up, and then Bloomington sees low turnout and does not prioritize investing in improvements. Then the cycle repeats. If the fields and facilities were ready to go, properly maintained, and given a few needed upgrades, I believe rec league participation would increase. Winslow could also become a stronger location for hosting successful baseball and softball tournaments.

Case Date:

4/2/2026

One of the tennis court at the Park Ridge East Park has an issue: the net is too low and the string can't be roll up/tighten to raise the net. Thanks for taking a look at this issue!