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Commission trials parks-assessment tool; members flag dumping, invasives and dog-waste problems
Summary
St. Helens Parks & Trails commissioners piloted a parks-assessment tool and used the first compiled report to highlight dumping, invasive plants and frequent off‑leash dogs in multiple parks.
St. Helens Parks & Trails commissioners reviewed a new parks-assessment tool designed to standardize monthly reports on safety, amenities, vegetation and volunteer hours, and used the first compiled round to flag maintenance and safety concerns across multiple parks.
The consolidated report — compiled from forms submitted by commission members — documented yard debris and metal dumping at Graycliffs, blackberry and English ivy infestations at the Botanical Gardens and Graycliffs, construction-related invasive plants at Columbia View Waterfront, moss on Campbell Park ball fields, and recurring…
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