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Overland Park staff report parks events, ash tree removals and resident concerns about "volcano" mulching
Summary
Parks staff updated the committee on farmers market, Maple Hills Park dedication, ongoing ash tree removals funded with ARPA, and residents’ reports that recently planted city trees were damaged by excessive mulch.
Park staff told the Overland Park Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee that spring events and capital work are underway while the multi‑year ash tree removal and replanting program continues.
Brian (parks staff) gave event and project updates: the Oak Park Farmers Market at Matt Ross Community Center will open on April 19 with Wednesday markets starting June 4; the Legacy of Greenery seedling giveaway is April 12 at Thompson Park and Tomahawk Ridge Community Center; the Arboretum plant sale is scheduled for April 24–26;…
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