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Miracle Playground in Darree Fields — The universally accessible playground is adjacent to the Miracle League Field and was designed specifically for children with mobility challenges and other special needs. The

playground promotes social interaction between children with special needs and typically developing children.

Snow and Ice Control

The Grounds Maintenance staff provides timely snow and ice control on City parking lots, sidewalks and selected bike paths. As conditions warrant, Parks staff serves as a primary back-up for the Streets and Utilities Division. When this occurs it can affect the timeliness and priorities of Parks and Open Space. Areas are cleared within the City on a priority basis. City parking lots are the primary responsibility, followed by sidewalks and bikepaths. Only bikepaths deemed to be primary points of ingress and egress to Dublin school buildings will be cleared. These sidewalks are determined by the school district served. Once all priority work has been completed Parks and Open Space will clear parking lots and other commonly used bikepaths.

Special Events

The Grounds Maintenance staff is deeply

involved in providing logistical support to the majority of the special events held throughout the year, as well as support for many internal programs and functions.

Trash and Litter Removal

The Grounds Maintenance staff is responsible for trash and litter control for all City parks, City buildings, open spaces and rights-of-way. Trash and litter collection occurs daily throughout the city.

Turf Maintenance

The Grounds Maintenance staff strives to maintain all turf areas to standards appropriate to desired use. High visibility areas such as median strips, City-owned buildings and community parks shall have weed-free varieties of desirable turf. Athletic fields shall have a continuous, comprehensive turf maintenance and renovation schedule designed to provide a high quality of turf and a safe playing

environment. Low visibility, non-programmed turf will be maintained to a lesser acceptable standard, determined by the use of the turf.

All City-owned park land is inspected once yearly to ensure safe and healthy turf. During this inspection the turf condition is noted, along with any evidence of weed or disease infestation. Once complete, a plan for