closed #205897
Trails
4CFV+QC Bloomington
- Case Date:
- 9/23/2025
Tree branch across the Clear Creek Trail about 1/3 mile south of Rockport.
Tree branch across the Clear Creek Trail about 1/3 mile south of Rockport.
There is a watering station for humans and dogs located on the Clear Creek Trail, 1/6th of a mile south of the Gordon Pike overpass. The button for the dog watering part of the station is sticking, resulting in the water continually running. This was observed Thursday, September 11 at 8:40 a.m.
Near the Clear Creek Trail parking lot off of Tapp Rd there are two large pieces of limestone stacked just north of the bike rack. Just under the far right bottom corner of the lower rock is an entry point for a yellowjacket nest. There was a lot of activity with the afternoon sun, with at least 15-20 yellowjackets seen flying around and entering the opening.
Looks like two bed frames were dumped on the northside of the Bloomington Rail Trail, across from the raised shed/treehouse on Ellington Farm
From the bridge of Tapp Road, the trail is overgrow along the creek/ parking lot narrowed.
Tree branch hanging over and blocking the BRT. Tree is approx 150 yes from BRT and Clear Creek Trail intersection
The footbridge right next to the Bryan Park restrooms has two or three damaged planks. This seems new, just noticed it today.
At the Winslow Woods Nature Trail, up on the hill as you're heading to the streets behind the trail (E. Azelea Ln and S. Bent Tree Dr.), there is a yellow jacket nest buried to one side in a thicket. I have noticed them the past couple days I've been out there getting more aggressive and expanding their territory. I was also stung by one before I knew they were there. They seem to be increasing in number, so wanted to let you know to warn anyone who might be allergic, or if children/pets are out there. Thanks!
A lot of effort has been done to trim trees and remove invasive honeysuckle along this trail the last year. Unfortunately, the perhaps even more invasive tree of heaven has taken its place. I've noticed dozens of saplings that have grown already up to 10 feet tall this year.
The trees planted along the new multiuse trail need water! The blue beech are wilting.