Reports (174)

There is a broken lamp cover in the Galvin Memorial Park on the path towards the Zakim bridge far right side. Glass or plastic is in pieces and looks sharp. | SR Area: [Trades]

Multiple lights out for Public Art sculpture. Ether Fountain (5 lights). Wendell Philips (all three). Col. Cass (one). Kosciuszko(one). Would like to discuss investigating cause of frequent Boylston St. sculpture outages. | SR Area: [Trades]

Constituent reports that both swing at playground are broken. Constituent Jeremy may be reached at 978-473-1471. | SR Type: [Play Equipment] SR Area: [Trades]

Next to the tennis court. There are two wiggles for the kids to hold on and spin around. They are broken and laying on the floor. Caller said it has been this way since the spring. This is located on Amory and Larmatine st. | SR Type: [Play Equipment] SR Area: [Trades]

Caller states rats are in the park. Further states there have been many rats in the area. ISD has been notified. Please investigate. Thank you. | SR Type: [Ground Maintenance General] SR Area: [Ground Maintenance]

Dear Mr. Mayor and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, My name is Brad Presler. I have been a part of your city for over 3 years. 2 years ago, I was introduced to South End Baseball. Since the passing of the late Paul Rinkulis, I've heard of all the amazing things he did to help keep and get the kids into this very successful program that is free to all who join and that keeps kids safe and off the streets, away from drugs, alcohol, and guns that too many people in our communities take as a way of life. I've heard that it has and will continue to take the work of many individuals to do what Mr. Rinkulis accomplished himself for many years. 2 years ago, when I became a part of this amazing organization, and we lost him, you helped dedicate Paul Rinkulis Way at Peter's Park. It was mentioned that many people would have to step up to the plate to keep what he helped grow alive and well. I'll humbly say that I have tried my best to help with that anyway I can. Whether that being coaching a team or helping Parks and Recreation keep both Jim Rice Field at Ramsey Park and Peter's Park safe and clean for the thousands of Boston and surrounding area youth and their families (and many times, international youth and families) that regularly enjoy the game of baseball and the festivities that go along with it. The current state of Jim Rice Field (Boston's Flagship public ball field) is a state of change. For many years, people and organizations such as the Yawkey Foundation, RBI, South End Baseball, and now The Base have donated money to the city specifically labeled towards the repair and regular maintenance of Jim Rice Field. Now, the change is happening. Contractors have taken up all the infield grass and plan on replacing it with beautiful new, all natural, Kentucky Bluegrass. They're checking the water lines and making sure everything works properly. They're working on checking drains and making sure they drain properly. This is all amazing. What I fear, is the contracting company has informed me that several key areas to keeping the field clean and safe have been removed from the plans or never were a part of them. The first being gates on the dugouts that can be locked with keys given out to those with permits and only those with permits. The reason this needs to be done is simple. Almost everyday I entered either dugout, there was any combination of hypodermic needles, birth control devices, alcohol containers, drug paraphernalia, human fecal matter, cardboard "blankets", clothes used as toilet paper, etc. I have attached pictures of just some of the occasions this has happened. Many times, the people who are responsible for leaving these safety issues behind are still sleeping or still inserting their drugs of choice into their bodies when children at very influential ages show up for games or practices. It has arrived at the point where some of the children are so used to seeing these almost all illegal acts, that they think it's normal. Some don't bat an eye at it. This is hugely disappointing, because we are all trying to point them in the right direction, away from the actions of what is being seen. These acts they see only instigate and propagate kids into thinking people can live their lives destroying their bodies and breaking the laws. What can be done to stop this is simply installing gates on the dugouts. And what better time than now, when the entire field is being reconstructed and there is a crew ready, willing and able to help with this continuing issue (A company named NEDP). On a field maintenance issue, I have been informed there are known drainage issues the contractors have been told to ignore just outside the field confines, possibly connected to the field's system. I fear that if they ignore these issues now, while the field is open and available to be repaired, in less than a year/one season, the amazing job |

Caller is reporting that a woman from Cancun restaurant in everett is taking over the gazebo with a concession stand every weekend and the people of East Boston can not use it. | SR Type: [Ground Maintenance General] SR Area: [Ground Maintenance]

Lights don't come on in the park | SR Type: [Electrical values (Parks)] SR Area: [Trades]

This morning I attended a CRT meeting at the District 14 Police Department and it was brought to our attention that there is a severe rat problem in and around Ringer Park. According to Sergeant O’Hara there are several active rat burrows along the wall on Allston Street and going up into the Charles Play area. Commissioner Pollak instructed me to reach out to you in hopes that you would send someone out to inspect and assist us in trying to resolve some of this issue. Thank you very much in advance for your assistance. Please let me know the outcome or if you need any more information. Best regards, Marchelle D. Jacques-Yarde Outreach Coordinator Design & Construction Division Boston Parks and Recreation 1010 Massachusetts Avenue Boston, MA 02118 Phone: 617.961.3006 Fax: 617.635.3256 | SR Type: [Trades General] SR Area: [Trades]

basketball court covered in what looks like chocolate sauce | SR Type: [Ball fields] SR Area: [Support Services]