Grants Pass parks personnel performed some much-needed maintenance at the Riverfront Pavilion at Riverside Park last week.
Crews cleaned the shade sails by using a pressure washer with hot water and low pressure to remove the mold and mildew that had built up since their installation in 2018. Staff also kept busy at Riverside Park with painting over a large amount of graffiti and pruning numerous trees.
Parks workers used string trimmers to knock down tall grass on several park trails, and state-licensed applicators applied herbicide to Japanese Knotweed at Riverside and Baker parks. Officials said it's crucial to manage invasive species to protect the ecosystem. Continued applications are necessary to prevent their spread in parks.
The Reinhart Park playground construction project continued to advance last week. Approximately half the site had a concrete foundation laid for the future protection of falls with rubber tiles. The rubber tiles are extremely durable and require no daily maintenance. They also ensure a safe and fun time at the new playground.
