The large tree at the corner of Covenanter and Windermere Woods Dr has been seriously damaged. Looks like some truck or piece of equipment backed into the tree damaging the lower part near the roots. The tree is on city property so we assume it is the city’s responsibility to nurture its trees. Please help this tree heal.
Please review this article: https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/2023/03/30/falling-tree-kills-2-indianapolis-kids-parents-take-action/70055144007/ in today's HT regarding trees, limbs, etc., on trails. Although I'm so pleased with the work done on the Clear Creek and Limestone Trails during the year, during my bike ride yesterday, I noticed several vines, etc., that looked like they were about to fall off a tree. Not sure how you handle maintenance, but wanted to make you aware. If your staff takes a slow ride along the trail as they do from Country Club, they'll see what I'm sharing. Thank you.
There is a kid riding an ATV through the woods at RCA park. Please erect something to prevent this.
I'm writing to inquire about reservation policy of pickle ball courts at RCA park. On the Bloomington Parks and Rec website, it does not say that these courts are reservable. Recently, however, the Bloomington Pickleball Club (BPC) has circulated information stating that they have reserved all 12 pickle ball courts at RCA for three hour blocks of time. Apparently, to use courts during this time, one would need to be a BPC member, which costs $55. Is this consistent with Bloomington Parks and Recreation policy? If so, I would like to know more about how non-BPC individuals or groups can go about reserving courts. Thanks, Jay
One of a number of motorized vehicles being driven illegally at RCA Park today.
Hi, There is a large Callery pear tree along a waterway and it should be removed. Several smaller Callery pear trees appear to have sprouted nearby and should also be removed.
Bryan Park Basketball Court: Severely rolled my ankle on the east side of the court where it is not flush with the turf. Please modify for public safety.
Leaf blowing riding-mower abuse. The riding mower, attached with a leaf blower, driven by a city employee, Wednesday April 26 at 12:30pm, was being used to abuse the soil and surrounding greenspace. The shoulder of the west spur trail, at the southern end of the Switchyard Trail, was being subjected to harsh blower force and hostile behaviour. This force and speed created a billowing soil-cloud that rose 50ft above the trail and continued to float towards the creek 300 ft in an east direction. This environmental abuse was viewed from the Bloomington Rail Trail parking lot and witnessed by two city employees and five volunteers. From this vantage point we were able to see the leaf blower mechanism had a diameter of 12-18". The speed and noise of the mower drew our attention. The previous day, I had conducted a survey and recorded invasive plants along this portion of the trail. This slender strip of greenspace did not have leaves to be cleared from the trail, nor did it need to be mown. In addition, I observed the ground cover habitat being used by a pileated woodpecker as it foraged for food. Treating habitat in this way destroys important food sources, is a breathing health-hazard, is abusive, and demonstrates hostile behaviour.
Hi, This tree along Olcott Blvd appears to be dying and in need of attention. Bark is falling away from the tree and has shown various other signs of deterioration. If possible, we'd like it removed and another tree of the same planted in its place.
Homeless living there