Parks and Recreation
Announcements / Administrative
The Parks and Recreation Department has several active projects, one of which includes a collaboration with the Naturally PSL initiative to remove invasive plant species and potentially revitalize the area. Through community input, particularly during the Citizens Summit, residents have consistently expressed how much their local green spaces mean to them.
Parks and Recreation, alongside other project stakeholders, aimed to connect directly with residents to gather feedback, clarify any misconceptions and better understand what aspects of the space are most valued. To facilitate this, community meetings were held, and it became crucial to notify residents quickly and transparently.
To ensure timely communication, staff prioritized the immediate distribution of informational mailers to homes in the impacted area. Everyone on the team pitched in to make sure residents received their letters in time to attend the meetings. Below are images of staff working together to make the timely mailout possible.
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Parks and Recreation Green Spaces Public Meeting
Parks & Recreation held a public meeting May 12 in Council chambers and via Zoom to inform residents about our plan to remove invasive species from a Cityowned property located at SW Andrew Road and SW Paul Revere Terrace. One week before the meeting, staff visited the neighborhood to engage with residents, dispel misinformation and ensure everyone was aware of the meeting.
During the session, Kyle Brooker from Sampson Trees was present to answer questions regarding invasive and native species and to explain how removing invasive species will benefit the native trees and wildlife on the parcel. Additionally, a survey was created to gather resident input on potential amenities for the space, as well as suggestions on other factors to consider, such as security, pet accommodations and signage.
This project is our first under the Green Spaces initiative, and it is crucial that the feedback we receive is specific to the needs of the local neighborhood. Overall, the project was well received, with many meeting attendees expressing their excitement and eagerness to be involved.
On May 19, staff met onsite with residents and Kyle Brooker to tour the lot and identify the tree species scheduled for removal. Work commenced later that week. www. PSLParks. com
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