I stopped off at Alley Pond Park today and found that some of the trails at the north end (north and northwest of Decadon Pond) were covered with deep woodchips. This was unsightly, uncomfortable to walk on, and unnatural in what has been one of the most natural areas of the park. And I get the sense that more is to come. It may not be paving over, but it seems to be another case of the Parks Dept. ruining things. Is it their credo now "If it ain't broke, then break it"? But before I get carried away, maybe someone knows what this is about or can tell me how, in any way, this can be a positive thing.
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