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2009 — 2018 Capital Improvement Plan <br />Fields <br />Parks and Recreation maintains more than 36 baseball/softball/soccer fields,, many that are multi- <br />use and with irrigation systems. These fields have am indefinite lifespan. There is significant <br />maintenance costs associated with keeping these fields maintained to a high standard. Turf costs <br />are continually rising and a full field can cost as much as $,30,000 to replace sod. Irrigation <br />systems also have an indefinite life span but can also have significant maintenance costs. <br />Lighting in Park Areas and Athletic Fields <br />Parks and Recreation maintains lighting at 4 softball fields and 2 soccer fields, 7 skating areas, 9 <br />tennis court areas,, and pathways around Lake Bennett, in addition to 3 parking lots. Lighting <br />improvements and replacements are required periodically. <br />Fen <br />Parks and Recreation maintains more than 36 baseball/softball/soccer field fencing and <br />backstops in addition to the tennis, and basketball court fencing that needs to be maintained. <br />Fencing life spans vary depending on use; a new fencing system for an average ball field is <br />approximately $,60,000. <br />Park Signs <br />Parks and Recreation maintains park signs throughout the city. There are 55 park signs that <br />require replacement and maintenance. Replacement cost is approximately $,2,500. <br />Pathwilys and Park Trails <br />Parks and Recreation maintains and cleans 72 + miles of side walks and park trails, all of which, <br />at times require coordination with the public works dept. for repair. <br />Nnifii-mil Arpwz <br />Parks and Recreation has numerous natural areas that require maintenance and removal of <br />buckthorn and other invasive species. <br />35 <br />