City documents Municipal register, mayor's address, annual reports, etc . SuperintendentMr. Sherman to relieve congested traffic at the bridge ap-proach. Would also recommend the acquisition of land along thesouth boundary of Hazel wood Park extending to LucasStreet and trust some active step may be taken to make itpossible to secure this land before development in that sec-tion places it l)eyond our reach. This land is so \situatedthat if purchased it would l^e a valuable asset to the naturalattractiveness and future expansion of Hazel wood Park. The rapid development of the section west of A
City documents Municipal register, mayor's address, annual reports, etc . SuperintendentMr. Sherman to relieve congested traffic at the bridge ap-proach. Would also recommend the acquisition of land along thesouth boundary of Hazel wood Park extending to LucasStreet and trust some active step may be taken to make itpossible to secure this land before development in that sec-tion places it l)eyond our reach. This land is so \situatedthat if purchased it would l^e a valuable asset to the naturalattractiveness and future expansion of Hazel wood Park. The rapid development of the section west of AcushnetAvenue and north of Xash Road-together with the fact thatAshley Boulevard is now one of the main thoroughfares ofthe city, has directed our attention toward improving thewest line of Brooklawn Park. We believe that the frontageon Ashley Boulevard should be improved to compare favor-ably with the entrance on Acushnet Avenue. During the pastyear work was started toward this improvement, and if nec-essary funds are available this work can be carried to < QO o o HH CO HO u pg PARK DEPARTMENT The Rose Garden at the Common has l)een a source ofpleasure and enjoyment to all. The roses have made a goodirrowth and a fine showing was made for the first vear. A new granolithic walk was laid on the north side of theCommon as the torn up condition of the old walk made thisimmediate replacement necessary. The total area of the parks at present is as follows: Buttonwood Park, 95 acres, sq. rods Brooklawn Park, S4 acres, sq. rods Hazelwood Park, 23 acres, sq. rods Water Front, 8 acres, sq. rods Common, 7 acres, sq. rods Bridge Approach, 1 acre, sq,. rods Grove Park, sq. rods Triangle Park, sq. rods Ashley Park, 4 acres, sq. rods Total area, 226 acres, sq. rods RECREATIONS. Athletics—Three large atliletic meets were held at Ash-lev, Brooklawn and Hazelwood under the supervision of theplayground department.
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