As the fall baseball season comes to an end, the City of Cranbrook is reminding residents that the gates to the ball diamonds will be kept closed and locked starting from tomorrow, Oct. 6, to protect both wildlife and City infrastructure.
The city said elk and deer often wander into the various diamonds, and if they become trapped, they can injure themselves or cause significant damage to fences and playing surfaces.
Public Works crews have wrapped up fall aeration and fertilizing activities, and irrigation shutdown is expected to be complete by the end of this week.
“These are necessary preparations to ensure the fields are healthy and ready for use when the spring season begins.” said the city.
Starting the week of Oct. 20, all City sports fields will be closed to public use for the winter months, including all public washrooms, with the exception of the Rotary Park washrooms and the outhouses at Idlewild Park and next to the Elizabeth Lake Lodge, which will remain open year-round.
The main gate at Moir Park will also be closed for the season and will reopen in the spring.
“Thanks to all our residents and park users for their cooperation and understanding as these important preparations are made for the winter months.” said the city.
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