Parks & Playgrounds
524 N Fairview ST
- Case Date:
- 9/23/2024
I don’t remember what the initiative is called, but someone planted trees and the city stopped mowing a large swath of Butler Park a year or two ago. Predictably, invasive plant species immediately colonized the area once mowing ceased. I understand the sentiment of trying to re-naturalize a space, but it’s counterproductive if we’re just going to create another xenotope. If city staff don’t have the time to maintain the new space and control the invasive plants, then I recommend that mowing be resumed in the meantime.
Street Trees
928 W Kirkwood AVE
- Case Date:
- 7/2/2024
Damage from recent storm. Treekeeper Site ID 38515, Kentucky Coffeetree. Unsure as to integrity, so wanted to check, especially as the cuts were made by a passerby during the storm (as the downed branch was blocking Kirkwood traffic). More photos available to send, too.
Parks & Playgrounds
812 W 9th ST
- Case Date:
- 2/1/2024
The chain on one of the swings on the playground had broken. A new chain would be oh so nice. Thank you!
Excessive Growth
812 W 9th ST
- Case Date:
- 8/11/2023
Vegetation growing at edge of street through sidewalk all along Fairview side of Butler Park. Area of park around culvert near Fairview is choked with bindweed, Johnson Grass and more.
Blocked Sidewalk
812 W 9th ST
- Case Date:
- 8/10/2023
Tree branches overhang 9th St. sidewalk at Butler Park hanging lower than five feet--impassable without ducking or leaving sidewalk--very difficult for elderly pedestrians. Hard to understand why the city is issuing citations for minor aesthetic violations when their own property has significant issues with accessibility, unmowed grass, and poison ivy next to walkways. Come on, Bloomington. Stop empowering harassment and instead prioritize violations that actually impede safety and access.
Parks & Playgrounds
812 W 9th ST
- Case Date:
- 8/7/2023
Parking lot area very overgrown with weeds
The parking lot by community garden
And low hanging tree limb over sidewalk on south side of park
Debris Removal (Sand, General Street Debris)
1205 W 8th ST
- Case Date:
- 7/13/2023
A tree has fallen down, in the back corner, of the graveyard near the walking trail to 8th Street. An additional tree next to it is leaning at about a 60 degree angle causing a potential hazardous situation if it falls.
Parks & Playgrounds
1119 W 7th ST
- Case Date:
- 6/26/2023
White Oak Cemetery- Please consider trimming the tree branches that are blocking the sidewalk along 7th Street
Street Trees
802 W 7th ST
- Case Date:
- 11/29/2022
Large branch has broken off maple tree at NW corner of 7th and Maple and is hanging precariously. High winds this afternoon and evening could cause it to injure someone. Hard to see in my photo but it is definitely broken off.
Parks & Playgrounds
812 W 9th ST
- Case Date:
- 8/28/2022
Something is wrong with the telescope on the playground equipment at Butler park. My grand daughter's finger got pinched in it (it folded over on her finger) and 2 days later it is still hurting her. I hope this can be checked so no other child gets hurt. Seems to be defective? Thanks a lot.