09-02-2014 Park Commission Packet - Cancelled

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Saturday, August 2, 2014 Orono Park Maintenanoe Standards There are many'types of parks in Orono. Some are active (Antoine, Boderwood, Crystal Bay, Haokberry, and Navarre), some passive (Livingston Tower, Highwood, Seven Nations, Chevy Chase, F=rench Creek Preserve, Saga Hill, and Lurton), and some natural (Cygnet, Casco Point, Lowry Woods, and Pleasant View). Active parks should be mowed once a week, Atter should be picked up weekly, as well as branches that may have fallen due to wind or storms, Trees and shrubbery should be trimmed as necessary to maintain health and promote proper grass growth, Playground equipment should be checked at least twice a season for cleanliness and upkeep. Wood chips and stones in play areas should be kept free of weeds and debris, and should be swept off adjoining sidewalk areas. Woad control should be applied to all grassy areas as needed. Baseball diamonds should be kept weed free and graded as necessary. Every active park should have garbage cans, as well as pionio tables, benches, and bike racks. Garbage cans must be emptied on a weekly basis, Parking areas should be weed free and properly graded. All parks should have uniform signage regarding park rules and regulations and the hours of use. Passive parks, such as Saga HAI, Highwood, and French Creek Preserve, have required minimal degrees of upkeep, due to limited use patterns. Trees should be maintained and grass should be mowed and litter removed as needed. Livingston Tower and Chevy Chase are small pocket parks requiring regular dawn mowing and upkeep. Lurton Park, and Seven Nations should have their trails and picnic areas mowed and kept dean on a weekly basis to encourage more use. The natural areas, Cygnet, Casco Point, Lowry Woods, and Pleasant View, require no regularly scheduled maintenance. Park Commissioners will check their designated parks monthly, and notify the park Chair who will then notify the Public Works Director to remedy any problems found.