April 7, 2023

City park lands are fertilized annually to support and maintain a healthy and safe playing surface for sports and recreational activities including soccer and baseball. The fertilizer used contains no phosphorus and has not contained phosphorus since inception of this park maintenance program. The applications are performed by local, licensed companies in a manner that supports the city’s storm water management plans for pollution prevention. The elimination of phosphorus and the application protocols are followed to support the reduction of possible algal blooms in Lake Erie. 

Residents are reminded to observe the signage that is posted after each application. This application timetable is followed to have the least impact on scheduled activities in the parks over the summer season. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) sheets are available from the Department of Public Service for further information about the fertilizer used. 

APRIL 
Week of the 24th: Bicentennial, Hood, Milestone, Municipal, Municipal Pool, Orleans Park, Rivercrest, Riverside, Rotary Community  

MAY 
Week of the 15th: Davis Overlook, Eisenhower, Hood, Milestone, Municipal Pool, Riverside, Three Meadows, Woodlands 
Week of the 22nd: Bicentennial, Municipal, Rivercrest, Rotary Community 

JUNE 
Week of the 12th: Hood, Riverside 

JULY 
Week of the 10th: Milestone  
Week of the 24th: Hood, Riverside 

AUGUST 
Week of the 28th: Municipal Pool 

SEPTEMBER 
Week of the 4th: Bicentennial, Hood, Milestone, Municipal, Orleans Park, Rivercrest, Riverside, Rotary Community, Woodlands 

OCTOBER 
Week of the 2nd: Milestone, Municipal Pool 
Week of the 23rd: Municipal Pool