Description
Poison ivy, Leddy Park, in area between soccer fields, racket courts, upper parking lot, playground and basketball court. The area is heavily used by local families, people walk through this area, and children chase balls into poison ivy infected areas. On weekend when there are soccer games, the area is packed with children. In contrast, an area next to Leddy arena that is rarely used is overly groomed. This area needs growth of trees and brush to prevent erosion of the soil which is causing the shoreline to erode. Trees are falling into the lake. There are dangerous sand cliffs that could give way. Needs to be roped off with warning signs, and growth allowed to recover to help stabilize the bank. Meanwhile, mowing needs to be done in the area of poison ivy. A grandmother told us her grandchild had been hospitalized with ivy skin poisoning after coming to watch a soccer game. NPA and Graffiti team painted a huge mural on back of old theater and requested a few picnic tables in the area to create family-friendly atmosphere.
26 Comments
Acknowledged Bill Ward Director of Permitting and Inspections (Verified Official)
Bill Ward Director of Permitting and Inspections (Verified Official)
Burlington Parks (Verified Official)
Chris Brown (Registered User)
Burlington Parks (Verified Official)
Closed SCormier (Verified Official)
Reopened lea terhune (Registered User)
Acknowledged Bill Ward Director of Permitting and Inspections (Verified Official)
Bill Ward Director of Permitting and Inspections (Verified Official)
North End NPA,
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Russell Ellis (Guest)
Permitting and Inspections (Verified Official)
Closed Permitting and Inspections (Verified Official)
Reopened lea terhune (Registered User)
Acknowledged Bill Ward Director of Permitting and Inspections (Verified Official)
This issue is acknowledged.
We will assign it to Parks Department. Code Enforcement does not use SeeClickFix for closed incidents. We will let Parke Department decide how to respond.
lea terhune (Registered User)
BurlingtonDad (Registered User)
Poison Ivy has just as much a right to live as any of us. It's a beautiful green that turns red in autumn and it's stalks can be used in tea.
I ask you all to consider your own place in this universe before jumping and clamoring for the death of another creature.
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Burlington Parks (Verified Official)
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Courtney W (Registered User)
Alden E Finnie (Registered User)
Alden E Finnie (Registered User)
06/20/17
Burlington Parks (Verified Official)
Alden E Finnie (Registered User)
Jeremy (Registered User)
iceu (Registered User)