If you've noticed a few weathered benches at Sunset Park or Duck Pond Park, you aren't the only ones. The Recreation Advisory Committee is keeping a close eye on village green spaces, flagging these minor wear-and-tear issues during their park-by-park review at Monday night's meeting.
Committee members fanned out across Croton to personally inspect local facilities. While the overall verdict was positive, the walkthrough yielded a targeted to-do list for the Department of Public Works. At Black Rock Park's dog park, John Sasso pointed out a few small maintenance needs, including overhanging branches that should be removed, an aging picnic table due for replacement, and the potential addition of a new bench. Similarly, Emily Boglioli and Debi Braddick both noted that benches are showing their age at Sunset Park and across from the diner at Duck Pond Park, respectively.
The biggest physical changes are still on the horizon for Dobbs Park. The committee confirmed that playground work, along with the installation of new sod for the baseball infield and new fencing, will begin soon. Residents eager to use the updated facilities will need to wait until early spring, with an expected completion date in April.
At Vassallo Park, Braddick noted a worn-down area in the center of the grass. Mark Duncan offered context for the wear, explaining that the space is heavily utilized by local organizations, which naturally takes a toll on the turf.
Croton Landing, Sunset Park, and Harrison Street Park all received generally positive marks for their current condition.
Looking ahead, families should mark their calendars for two upcoming village events. The Fall Family Fun Event is scheduled for Saturday, October 18, followed by the annual Goblin Walk on Saturday, October 25.
The Recreation Advisory Committee's next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 10, at 7:00 p.m. Residents who notice maintenance issues at local parks are encouraged to contact the village DPW.