Park Maintenance

• Recreation programs will continue at 201 Market Ave fitness studios through the March/April session
• Parks, Recreation, Our Community’s Children,  Forestry, and Cemetery offices have relocated to 245 State Street SE
• This is a temporary location while renovations take place at our new permanent location at 1500 Scribner Ave

Overview 

In the summer months, we mow 600 acres of grass across the park system. This work includes trimming around trees, shrubs, park amenities and buildings. We also aerate and fertilize areas that have high usage or visibility. 

Athletic Fields 

We have a variety of athletic fields in parks. We maintain 30 acres of athletic fields, including baseball, softball, rugby, and soccer fields. Athletic fields get mowed on a daily to weekly basis, depending on use. 

General Park Turf 

We mow general park turf less often than athletic fields. Our standard is to cut grass to a height of three inches on a regular basis, weather permitting. 

We maintain low-mow areas as needed.

We clear snow from about 50 miles of sidewalks and paved trails, and 20 parking lots. 

• If we get 2 or more inches of snow, we use all staff on regular work shifts, working overtime if needed 
• If we get less than 2 inches of snow, we use staff as needed within regular work hours