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Monthly Update on Daily Maintenance of Current Park Facilities
Athletic Fields: The spring athletic season is coming to an end and open athletic field rentals for the general public have begun. Outside of practice and rental times, the athletic fields have been sprayed for emergence of weeds and various irrigation repairs have been completed.
The Michael Skinner Sports Complex had two shade structures repaired near the baseball diamonds. In addition, the irrigation valve boxes were raised for easier access during repairs. The final MYBA tournaments will finish up in June, allowing for the baseball fields to be closed during the month of July for tilling, reseeding, fertilizing, and the replacement of any additional broken irrigation lines.
At James McKnight Park East, two new shade structures were installed near the softball diamonds and four aging benches were replaced within the park. A gate was installed to secure the area behind softball field #2 where the space has been lined for flag football clinics. These youth sports clinics will occur in partnership with FieldhouseUSA this summer.
Clayton W. Chandler Park: The Kool Deck that was installed at the splash pad is working very well. The new ProMinet chemical controller system that was added to regulate and monitor chemicals has experienced some start-up issues, but staff has been working diligently to make the necessary changes to ensure the water chemistry is safe for all users. The pavilions and tennis courts are noticeably busier with the onslaught of summer users.
Katherine Rose Memorial Park/ Town Park / Walnut Creek Linear Trail: The small trees growing along the edge of the creek that feeds the pond at Rose Park were cut down and stumps removed for safety. Additional assessment is being conducted with a local arborist to determine the safety of the area’s trees. The split rail fence that washed away during heavy rains last year near the wildflower area was replaced with 365 feet of new rail...
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