HP is way easier than other areas to park. Should give it a shot before laying out hundreds for a parking space.

I chuckled. Topical and concise.

What were they trashing about?

annnnnnd they're gone lol

Yes mid-January weekend visit very representative.

Is the study available in advance?

She's a few short of a dozen amirite folks?

This report is wild—the entire park seems to be in a state of near ecological collapse.

Is it not fair to question why the HP association isn’t capable of bringing in the same sort of attention and money? We going to act like there’s no money in Hamilton park?

Right that’s clear. Don’t get why people so offended by questioning the job done. Like why do it if you’re just going to allow it to be trampled immediately after? No long term planning or foresight.

Nope. Been in JC going on 15 years and HP 6+. When was this massive barricaded reno?

Lol yes CHILDREN MUST HAVE FIRST RIGHTS TO ALL LAND AND NONE SHOULD QUESTION THE ALL IMPORTANT PROCREATORS!

It may be maintained by volunteers but Van Vorst did a $2million renovation to bring in those elements; people didn't take it upon themselves to build in the fountain, gazebo, gardens and landscaping. You don't just volunteer and do what you want.

Def not huge open lawns but there are sections. point was more just van vorst feels very alive and lush with its little paths and nooks and crannys of greenery. Even with canopy as thick as ours it’s in way better shape and pleasant to be in. Like a park.

> …most of the trees in Hamilton Park are suffering from serious issues that either indicate or significantly impact their overall health and condition. Almost every tree exhibits some degree of fungal infection, a number of trees have open cavities and cankers, and both girdling roots and root rot symptoms have been observed.

ewww our trees have cankers. after skimming this report I guess just be glad there’s any living plant life. Also watch out for falling diseased branches.

zero recollection of that. But clearly question of competence if they did. Sections should be railed off and designated no play zones.

Nope sure haven’t. But I’ve lived on the park for 6 years and find that to be surprising. Wouldn’t know it from the state of things.

when?? been here 6+ don't recall that happening. maybe very small patches around trees or for drainage issues

been saying this for a while. HP assoc really doesn't seem to give a shit -- very heavily in service to the yuppy children for sure.

Everyone saying it's because it's winter -- it's not. It's the same in the summer -- just a vast dirt lot basically. 100% because the entire park is treated as a playground by families and the actual schools in the area.

HP neighborhood association does some great things, but this has been a big failing for a long while. Sections should be blocked off and remediated and then only certain areas should be reserved for the kids to trample. Yes, I get it your wonderful special little cherubs deserve to run and jump and play but also some people like to sit out in the park on actual grass, not hard compacted dirt.

I’ve also mentioned a few times the landscaping in general is pretty lackluster compared to a park like Van vorst which is very lush and vibrant. HP is just—open dirt. We have plenty of space for more planters and small garden areas with seating etc.

Is the first reason cuz you like the smell of urine?

say what you will about their politics but china would have this shit done in a year. Tops.

Didn't we do this already?

That’s generous.

For what someone else says they renovating