Review of Mayfield Park - Playground Area
Mayfield Park, once a decent spot for kids to play and families to relax, is unfortunately showing clear signs of neglect and safety hazards. After visiting recently, I was disappointed to see several issues that need immediate attention.
The playground area has multiple hazards, including exposed black landscaping fabric and displaced wood chips that reveal the rocky foundation beneath. This creates serious tripping risks for children and adults alike. The slides and climbing structures are visibly dated, and the entire playground would benefit from modern equipment and a complete overhaul to better utilize the available space.
The walking path has been overtaken by vegetation, making it difficult to navigate comfortably. Additionally, the sidewalks surrounding the park have noticeable gaps where concrete meets the mulch-filled areas, presenting another tripping hazard.
Trash is scattered around the park, likely from an animal tipping over a garbage can. This gives the area an unkempt and poorly maintained appearance.
Mayfield Park has potential, but without proper maintenance, it’s becoming less of a family-friendly environment and more of a safety concern. With updates to the equipment, improved landscaping, and consistent upkeep, this park could be restored to a great community space.
I’ve included several photos that highlight these issues, so others can make their own assessment. Hopefully, the city or park authorities will take action soon to address...
Read moreOn behalf of my sister, my nephew was practicing with baseball team Marucci yesterday evening.....practice over early, so everyone left....she would like to recognize one of your park's employees, Jay for staying with him until she arrived to pick him up...she got caught by the train ...cominpark....park.....thank God there's still good people like him caring for our...
Read moreThey really need to keep up with maintenance here and upkeep the playground area. This is such a beautiful park but just yesterday my daughter kept tripping multiple times as were other children on the huge random rocks scattered all over the playground and the cloth thing that is coming out...
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