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P a g e 3 P a r k s , R e c r e a t i o n a n d O p e n S p a c e C o m m i s s i o n safety, and ADA wheelchair accessibility, but it compacts over time and needs topped off. A fire was accidentally started in a trash bin at Beaver Ponds Park. The extensive damage to the roof of the park shelter was repaired. Signage was installed at all of the parks notifying users of the rules in the Public Conduct in Parks Ordinance. Concrete bases were installed to allow for portable restrooms at Heritage Ponds and Val Jean The City of Hugo Public Works Department maintains all of Hugo’s parks, trails, and open spaces. This includes: • 384 acres of parkland • 10 play structures • 22 miles of sidewalks • 7 picnic shelters • 1 sledding hill • 2 outdoor pavilions • 3 community rooms • 4 ball fields • 6 irrigated athletic fields • 10+ open spaces • 11 miles of trails The Public Works Department consists of 9 full-time workers and 6 seasonal staff overseen by Public Works Director Scott Anderson. Two of the full- time staff specialize in park maintenance, but all contrib- ute. The seasonal staff primar- ily spend their time maintain- ing parks. The Public Works building is located at 6900 137th Street adjacent to Hanifl Fields Athletic Park. The Public Works Department conducted several parks project in 2013 in addition to their regular park maintenance. Over 350 cubic yards of engi- neered wood surfacing was added to the playground areas at Oneka Lake Park, Arbre Park, Diamond Point Park, and Val Jean Park. The surfacing is designed for aesthetics, child Hugo Public Works Parks. Horsefly traps were tested at Hanifl Fields Athletic Park. The traps are working and the number of complaints from soccer players has dramatically increased. Additional signage was added to Irish Avenue Park. The parking lot was improved in an effort to prevent vehicle access. The back of the 1 mile trail at Clearwater Creek Preserve Park received additional wood chip surfacing in the spring. ACTIVE PARKS Active parks have playgrounds, athletic fields and/or other similar facilities and activity areas. Lions Park 5524 Upper 146th Street North Beaver Ponds Park 12868 Flay Road North Frog Hollow Park 5945 159th Street North Victor Square Park 5030 130th Street Arbre Park Arbre Lane N. and Garden Way N. Oneka Lake Park 15369 Goodview Avenue North Heritage Ponds Park 15541 Empress Avenue North Val Jean Park Victor Hugo Boulevard North Diamond Point East 6355 145th Street North Oak Shore Park 12790 Exhall Avenue North Hanifl Fields Athletic Park 7032 137th Street PASSIVE PARKS Passive parks are large natural areas or small green spaces with- out formal activity areas. Clearwater Creek Preserve Park Fable Road Circle North Rice Lake Park 6900 137th Street Future Park 14420 Irish Avenue North