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Board flags trail erosion and severe parking shortages at Richfield Woods
Summary
Members reported washed‑out trails near pickleball courts, documented near‑misses involving children, and noted severe parking shortages during concurrent events (~1,500 attendees); the board plans maintenance, an assessment by Keswick, and a $20–25K engineering estimate for a future trail grant.
The Parks & Recreation Board discussed public‑safety concerns on village trails and significant parking shortfalls at Richfield Woods during its May 4 meeting. Board members reported washed‑out areas near pickleball courts and a back loop exposing landscaping fabric; several near‑miss incidents involving families and children were documented. The board asked Speaker 1 to notify contractor Keswick to assess the conditions and Diane Nagy to email detailed maintenance needs.
Separately, staff described severe parking shortages during concurrent events — including baseball, soccer and a goat derby — estimating roughly 1,500 attendees at peak. The board is working with the Service Director on cost and feasibility analyses for gravel or asphalt to expand/stabilize parking and discussed preparing a trail grant with "plans on the shelf." Engineering costs for the grant were estimated at $20,000–$25,000 to be considered in the 2027 budget.
