The turf is maintained in a vigorous, healthy condition to a height of 3" by cutting it in a 10 day cycle. Cutting too often and/or too short will lead to a weakened plant, which will be more susceptible to weed infestations. A Healthy lawn smother weeds, prevent weed seeds from germinating and are less susceptible to diseases.

• What are the Park hours?

• How can I have a name plaque put on a park bench?

• What is an Adopt a Park and who should I contact?

Are you interested in keeping your neighbourhood park tidy? Maybe you just like to spend an hour a week on  the shrub beds. Whether you are a group of neighbours, a church group, a day care centre, or a school class, we are looking for interested parties who would be willing to assist us in maintaining your park. Activities include: litter pickup, shrub bed maintenance, gardening or any other activity that will help keep your neighbourhood park looking great. The city will do it's regular maintenance such as grass cutting and play structure inspections and maintenance. If you are interested please call 311 and ask to speak to your area's technician.

• When can I expect my park to be cut?

Once every 10 - 12 days is a normal cutting cycle, depending on the weather conditions.

• Who looks after weeds in the park?

The Integrated Pest Management Branch of Parks and Open Space Division would be involved in solving weed infestations in parks. If it is a concern with weeds coming through cracks in the asphalt or sidewalk curbs, then the areas Pesticide Applicators would deal with it.

• Does the city prune the shrubs in the park?

The city's area staff would prune any of the shrubs within the parks, with the exception of large overgrown shrubs that have become too extensive for the equipment the area may have. Large trees within the parks will be taken care of by Forestry staff.

• Who prunes the trees in a park or boulevard if they overhang onto my property?

If the trees branches are causing damage to your house, you should call 311 to request a Forestry technician to come out and access the situation. If it is deemed a priority, for example your house shingles are being damaged, then Forestry will come and remove the limb.

• What are the park amenities / facilities in the different parks?

Each park will have different facilities or amenities, we are presently working on updating our inventories and hope to have a detailed list on the web site in the future.

• Who picks up the dog feces in the park?

It is the responsibility of the dog owner to pick up after their pet. Whether in a regional park, tot lot or an off-leash dog park, always remember to clean up after your pet.

• Who looks after decorating the City Hall Christmas Tree?