Tenney Park Spring Clean Up
Dave Wallner, TLNA
The Tenney-Lapham Neighborhood Association is planning a Tenny Park clean-up
from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 4, with May 5 as the rain date.
The clean-up is an annual event scheduled as a follow-up to local Earth
Day activities. In the past, participants have picked up the beach, the
park and along the Yahara River. Leftover fall and winter debris such as
pop cans, plastics and other garbage will be the main targets. TLNA residents
have done a great job in the past of turning out to help.
Laura Prindle, city parks outreach coordinator, promised to provide garbage
bags and tools. Volunteers should bring gloves, a rake and at least one
garbage bag in case supplies run short. Check-in will be at the park shelter
between 9 and ll a.m. Free coffee and donuts will be provided. In past
years the park clean-up has been a family affair, so don't hesitate to bring
the kids. Scout troops are also invited to help.
In other park news, efforts to improve Filene Park continue. Filene is
a small overlook just east of the river along Sherman Ave. right next to
the boat launch. Benches and new plantings were put in last fall, and one
large new tree was also planted. A more thorough plan is underway to include
more trees and plantings. TLNA resident Bob Shaw and others have already
pledged their time to improve this lovely scenic space. It offers one of
the finest views of Lake Mendota in the entire city.
The Parks Dept. will be doing a study of the historic Tenney Park bridges
to see what repairs are needed and to determine future costs. And at the
Tenney playgrounds on the island and the beach, city crews are working to
improve the safety and locations of the playground swings.
If you've got ideas about improving Tenney Park and would like to get involved
in the above items, contact me throughout the coming year David Wallner,
TLNA Parks Chairperson, 256 2958.
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