Work has begun to repair broken concrete in Gil Lynn Park in Dayton in anticipation of the traffic garden installation.
In March, the city received a $25,000 federal grant to fund the small-scale safety town, known as a traffic garden, for children to learn about pedestrian and traffic safety through hands-on activities.
“To ensure safety, smoothness, and longevity for the traffic garden, it is necessary to perform repairs to the park’s concrete surfaces,” the city said in a Facebook post.
The repairs include:
- Repairing cracked and broken concrete.
- Removing trip hazards.
- Removing an old steel plate that covers a broken drain.
- Reshaping concrete for better rainwater flow away from the park shelter.
- Improving the overall integrity of the paved area.
Located adjacent to Dayton High School, Gil Lynn Park is the site of city and school events throughout the year but is available for all residents and visitors. A temporary chalk-drawn traffic garden installation was held at the park on July 15 for community members to experience ahead of the permanent installation later this summer.
Upon completion, the traffic garden will teach kids bicycle handling skills, road patterns, and safety precautions in a safe environment separated from motor vehicle traffic.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for September.
