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Council hears park over-use concerns and Earth Day Bioblitz sponsorship request
Summary
Council discussed Hoffman Park over-use, Natural Lands master-plan recommendations for Hoffman Park and Gateway Slope, a requested borough sponsorship for an Earth Day Bioblitz at Rap Curry Park, and that Darby Creek is unsafe for ice skating.
The Environment, Parks & Trees committee reported several operational and planning issues for borough parks: Hoffman Park is experiencing summer over-use with parking, trash and bathroom concerns; Natural Lands' master plans include several recommendations for Hoffman Park and Gateway Slope; and the committee will request Borough sponsorship for an Earth Day Bioblitz at Rap Curry Park on April 18.
Mr. Robinson said the committee is also awaiting a proposal evaluating costs and benefits of a transition to electric vehicles for borough operations. Chief Rutherford recommended taking certain Hoffman Park issues (no swimming, parking, trash, bathrooms) to the Health & Public Safety committee for operational direction. The committee cautioned residents that Darby Creek is not safe for ice skating this winter.
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