Two new ADA-compliant garbage can receptacle covers were installed on February 9 near the Potomac Street entrance, and two more were recently installed near the Steiner Street entrance to replace the existing plastic garbage cans. The old plastic bins are housed inside the new covers so Recology can remove and empty them.

Temporary repairs were made to the rubber surface of the Youth Play Area on March 10, and the area was closed for 24 hours. The new patches are rust or black and do not match the original blue and green in the rest of the YPA because Rec & Park is not have those colors in their inventory. The original surface was installed in 2011. The normal lifespan of this type of surface is about 10 years.

The Dog Play Area was closed for its annual winter closure to give the turf time to rest, recover, and avoid damage from wet and heavy use, and will reopen on February 26. The area was aerated and reseeded. The most worn areas in the middle of the DPA look much better, but a few bare spots remain. One small area remains fenced off while the irrigation system near the water fountain is being repaired.

Please report any maintenance issues in the park on the 311 app. Photos can be included.