Parks & Community Services Committee Tackles Playground Upgrades, Heritage Tree Program Expansion, and Earth Day Planning
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State of the Parks
The meeting began with a detailed report on the current state of the parks. Kirk and AJ discussed the installation of new playground equipment with the help of COLA volunteers and Parks Committee members. They also mentioned the ongoing fall cleanup efforts, which included adding clay to the baseball field and planting 500 daffodils around town. The removal of invasive species was highlighted, with a special mention of work at the Sitka Spruce Reserve. AJ also noted the seasonal closure of the pedestrian ramp at Tolovana Wayside and the maintenance of the skatepark, which had been turned into a makeshift swimming pool due to drainage issues. The committee praised the volunteers for their efforts, particularly at Ecola Creek Park, where invasive blackberries were being removed.