tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post4466778559452198724..comments2024-03-28T13:48:31.680-04:00Comments on MOLOVINSKY ON ALLENTOWN: Park Ranger Reportmichael molovinskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12581039755319742687noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-85450187483055901592013-06-09T17:09:15.124-04:002013-06-09T17:09:15.124-04:00I have comments on two aspects of recent posts. Fi...I have comments on two aspects of recent posts. First, I agree with Scott that the riparian buffer zones at Cedar Beach and in particular the area behind the stone house and along the creek at the Rose Garden are unsightly. Friends of the Allentown Parks is working with individuals knowledgeable in native plants to review/inventory the area and develop a potential maintenance plan. Second, as regards Robin Hood Dam, analysis should be done to assess the structural capacity of the Robin Hood Bridge as well as determine possible impact with any change in water flow. Opportunity for public comment should also be given prior to movement on the dam. As an aside, both dam and bridge add a lot to the ambience of the park. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02978472414477500621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-83981922758682919832013-06-07T15:22:58.057-04:002013-06-07T15:22:58.057-04:00i think that the general may be displeased with ma...i think that the general may be displeased with many the priorities and decisions made by the city, which seems to have little appreciation of the traditional park system, but i know of no theft.michael molovinskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581039755319742687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-48360917655035352262013-06-07T14:18:36.681-04:002013-06-07T14:18:36.681-04:00 I think General Trexler would most displeased wit... I think General Trexler would most displeased with the mismanagement greed and theft of the estate he left for all to enjoy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-70870890065165495192013-06-07T09:44:02.917-04:002013-06-07T09:44:02.917-04:00@9:33, that's one of the reasons we need to k...@9:33, that's one of the reasons we need to keep the dam at robin hood. imagine if the dam is removed, and the increased water velocity damages the bridge to the parking lot. the city never replaced the damaged iron bridge, and finally the county give us the pedestrian bridge. that dam has been there for many decades. harry trexler's fish hatchery can provide enough trout upstream. let the wildland's concern itself with other projects, in more natural settings.michael molovinskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581039755319742687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-56240931851465115012013-06-07T09:33:32.801-04:002013-06-07T09:33:32.801-04:007:39 -
Don't expect that to improve if the ci...7:39 -<br /><br />Don't expect that to improve if the city builds a new fire training facility there. Part of that hillside will be taken, and traffic will surely get worse.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-47349549657514653292013-06-07T07:43:22.942-04:002013-06-07T07:43:22.942-04:00Anonymous Anonymous said...
Mike,
In twe...<br /><br />Anonymous Anonymous said...<br /><br /> Mike,<br /><br /> In twenty years I've never seen West Park look so bad. When I drive by Cedar Beach the tall growth around the creek give it an unkempt look as well.<br /> City without limits.<br /><br /> Scott Armstrong<br /><br /> June 7, 2013 at 5:51 AM<br /><br />Agree with Scott. Cedar Crest just dirt along the roadway in the once beautiful area adjacent to Cedar Crest College.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-80499731345096702722013-06-07T07:39:59.244-04:002013-06-07T07:39:59.244-04:00Please ask John to attend special permit events in...Please ask John to attend special permit events in Lehigh Parkway this summer and July 4th picnics so he personally can be an eye witness to the extensive overuse of park grasses and open space. Last night a wonderful event took place there but easily 1,000 cars parked anywhere and everywhere. The hillside and tree roots<br />adjacent to the aluminum storage barn was covered with cars. No way this number of cars should have been allowed in the Parkway.<br />Buses to transport families should have been used. No order whatsoever! Babies alone walking in the street as cars rushed to leave in the 7 p.m. rain. Extremely dangerous situation that warranted police presence or at least volunteers conducting traffic control. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-43509433319153527212013-06-07T06:20:26.909-04:002013-06-07T06:20:26.909-04:00scott @5:51, for that defiling of our park system...scott @5:51, for that defiling of our park system credit the Wildland's Conservancy and their token science fair projects. while we have <i> grow zones and riparian buffers</i> blocking view and access to our park waterways, storm sewer pipes go directly into the streams, bypassing the buffers anyway. muhlenberg lake has the land bridge stagnating the water. hopefully, eventually the citizens of allentown will regain control of our iconic park system.michael molovinskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581039755319742687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-36695818011146617032013-06-07T05:51:09.002-04:002013-06-07T05:51:09.002-04:00Mike,
In twenty years I've never seen West...Mike,<br /><br /> In twenty years I've never seen West Park look so bad. When I drive by Cedar Beach the tall growth around the creek give it an unkempt look as well.<br /> City without limits.<br /><br /> Scott ArmstrongAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com