Case Date:

9/8/2025

This evening at around 6:30pm there were three kids (seemed like maybe around eighth grade) riding electric bikes on the general purpose field north of the football field. They were intentionally sliding in grass and running the back tires while holding standing and holding the handle bars up. They took off north on The Strands Dr. I don't know what specifically could be done, but wanted to make someone aware in case damage of this type was on going.

Case Date:

9/7/2025

The Sycamore Knolls area tennis courts (off Hillside) is overgrown with weeds, both along the fence and on the court itself. Seems like the courts are not being kept up.

Case Date:

9/6/2025

Switchyard playground merry-go-round doesn’t rotate anymore

Case Date:

8/29/2025

On August 29, 2025 at approximately 6:30 PM, a City of Bloomington employee wearing a grey shirt labeled SECURITY was seen at Switchyard Park (under a shelter near benches, Northeast corner near the playground) using his cane to abuse a homeless person's dog with no prior exchange between the dog or owner and that employee witnessed. I was told by a bystander that the employee approached to hit the dog due to "complaints of the dog biting children," however, there were no children present near the dog at the time, and complaints like that should be handled by Animal Control. During this incident, I was informed that there are security cameras present in the area. I ask that if this is the case, footage is reviewed and the employee is educated on handling animal complaints in an appropriate and non-abusive manner.

Case Date:

8/26/2025

Guys doing drugs on picnic table area at Switchyard while families are there with children. Happens every time we are there and very discouraging the parks are not safe.

Case Date:

8/23/2025

The lighting along the east side of the walking path which circles Winslow Sports Park was not lit at 9 PM tonight, August 23. That section is very dark without light after dark, and has been a safety concern in the past. Thank you.

Case Date:

8/21/2025

Last year (?) the Callery pears in the grass strip next to the Bryan Park tennis courts on Woodlawn were removed. Are there any plans to replace them with native trees,

Case Date:

8/21/2025

There is a tree down, partially blocking the easternmost part of the trail at Winslow Family Park, near the outlet to Wexley rd

Case Date:

8/12/2025

There is inadequate bike parking at Bryan Park Pool. When I arrived on Sunday there were already multiple bikes unable to be locked to the rack because it was entirely full.

Case Date:

8/5/2025

Southeast Park tennis courts have tall weeds growing around the fence area. Also, the sidewalk on the northside of the tennis courts is caked in mud, making it difficult to use. This was addressed a couple of months ago, but the mud is back. Looks like the sidewalk needs to be raised or re-done to fix the problem.