Park Maintenance

Turf & Grounds Maintenance

The City of Dayton’s Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining turf and landscaped areas across City-owned parks, trails, recreational spaces, and athletic fields. Maintenance activities include:

• Mowing
• Snow removal
• Weed control
• Fertilizing and seeding
• Tree care
• Flower bed maintenance
• Aeration and irrigation

Public Works crews regularly remove trash, debris, overgrowth, and brush to ensure our parks remain clean, safe, and welcoming for all residents and visitors.  The department is committed to preserving the natural beauty and functionality of Dayton’s public spaces year-round.

Park Facility Maintenance

The Public Works Department is responsible for the maintenance and repair of park infrastructure and amenities throughout the City. This includes playground equipment, pavilions, picnic tables, benches, bleachers, and other park furnishings. 

These efforts ensure that all park facilities remain safe, functional, and enjoyable for residents and visitors alike.

Athletic Field Preparation

The Public Works Department is responsible for preparing and maintaining the City’s athletic fields. This includes dragging and chalking baseball fields and painting field lines for various sports to ensure they are safe, well-marked, and ready for play.

Ice Rink Maintenance

The Public Works Department is responsible for the maintenance of two ice rinks within the City of Dayton: a permanent rink at Central Park and a seasonal, temporary rink at Sundance Woods Park.

Maintenance activities include site preparation, ice making, snow removal, and ice surfacing to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for skaters throughout the winter season.

Report a Maintenance Concern

For questions or to report park maintenance concern, please fill out of the form below.

Report a Park Maintenance Concern