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A few other comments were received, relating to outdoor amenities. 1
respondent recommended repairs to the basketball courts and 6 comments
requested tennis court repairs, specifically with the quality of the paving. 9
comments requested adding new or expanded restrooms for park visitors. 6
comments about the golf course ranged from improving the holes and paths
to offering better equipment. Respondents also requested an outdoor pool (3
comments), more shelters (2 comments), refrigerated outdoor ice (2 comments),
a sled hill (1 comment), expanding the marina (1 comment), and improving
entry signage (1 comment). Respondents were conflicted about dog use of
parks. Most of the comments referred to dogs at Forest Park Beach with 7
comments requesting dogs be banned from the park and 5 suggesting a dog
park be established, potentially at the beach.
Respondents also shared a number of general comments about park conditions.
12 suggested that better upkeep and cleanliness are needed. 5 specifically
mentioned needed better maintenance of ornamental and native plantings
with 2 comments suggesting a naturalist position be added to the Department
staff. Pest control was also mentioned, 3 comments requested additional
mosquito control and 2 had concerns about the number of coyotes and
raccoons in the parks. Respondents also questioned the value of undeveloped
land ownership. 2 comments each requested the development of Buena Park
and Meadowood Park and 4 expressed interest in the future of McCormick
Nature Preserve.
A number of comments about access were also received. About 10 respondents
identified parking challenges at the neighborhood parks and most frequently
at Forest Park and Forest Park Beach. The beach was the subject of several other
comments including 3 requesting ADA accessible amenities and pedestrian
paths, and 4 requesting repairs to the road. Residents also expressed interest in
expanding trail systems within the parks and improving trail quality by paving
stone paths, adding seating, adding bike racks and proving drinking fountains.
The final set of comment referenced outdated buildings. 5 comments called for
improvements to the Fitness Center including the locker rooms as well as new
indoor space such as turf, an indoor pool, more gymnasiums, and indoor ice (1
comment each).
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