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17 <br />09/20/2022 Page 2 of 2 <br />10.There is ambiguity on the rules regarding dogs and leashing. Not everyone is comfortable with dogs <br />being off leash in the park. <br />11.A couple people said they chose the ‘Do Nothing’ options in the survey because Nelson Park already <br />has a lot of amenities. <br />12.Many participants would like to see the park activated in the winter. There was a moderate amount of <br />support for an ice rink on the lake, and a little less support for a temporary or permanent warming <br />house. Other winter activity ideas include cross country skiing, luminary lighting, dog sleds, and <br />snowshoeing. <br />13.Other ideas for activities or improvements that were suggested include: a disc golf course, bike racks, <br />hammocks, additional storage racks for paddleboards, doggie bag posts, a rope swing, a zip line, grills, <br />slips to lock up kayaks & paddleboards at intervals along the shore, a fishing dock away from the swim <br />area (if there are fish there), and a boardwalk through the wetland. <br />14.Bolton & Menk staff noted that many of the existing shade trees in the park are ash trees. If these are <br />not being treated, the City may wish to plant understudy trees nearby to eventually take their place. <br />15.A few residents familiar with rain gardens agreed that would be a good way to treat existing runoff. <br />16.Support for a natural slide/swing set is lukewarm, with many people expressing the desire to avoid the <br />use of plastics or other man-made materials. There is minimal support for a large, traditional <br />playground. The existing pines on the hill are beloved, and their health is a priority. <br />17.Several participants would like garbage and big sticks to be removed from the swimming area, and <br />poison ivy removed from the wetland. Several spoke of the importance of the lake’s water quality, <br />using native plants, and controlling stormwater runoff. <br />18.A few noted the problem of erosion along the shore, downslope of the East Long Lake trail, due to <br />fishing. One participant does not like the use of limestone boulders for overlooks, because one can’t <br />walk on them with bare feet. <br />19.One resident is disappointed with the lack of enforcement of the park rules, and the perception that <br />different areas of the park close at different times in the evening. <br />20.One resident does not like the new park sign and thinks it is far too big for its context.