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Volunteers ask Oak Ridge to provide on‑site storage for Peace Bell garden rakes
Summary
Volunteers who maintain the Peace Bell's Japanese rock garden asked the council to provide nearby storage so they do not have to transport rakes from an offsite church; council asked staff to explore low‑profile, site‑sensitive options or nearby municipal storage.
Volunteers who maintain the Peace Bell rock garden asked the council for practical help storing rakes and hoses on or near the site so they do not need to ferry equipment from the Unitarian Church.
A volunteer described the program’s history, including training sessions led by a visiting Japanese‑gardening specialist and ongoing community participation. "The idea was that at the end of the rectangular area there would be a storage unit built... the rakes would be closer," the speaker said, explaining that museum storage was offered but access hours and key logistics made it less practical than an on‑site low‑profile solution.
Councilors suggested several options, including using an existing municipal building (recording for the blind building), arranging for nearby low‑profile storage designed to match the garden’s aesthetics, or coordinating with Parks & Recreation and the upcoming master‑plan work for Bissell Park. Staff said they would explore feasible options and report back.
