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the remainder of the work is discontinued until spring in conse- 

 quence of frost. 



The use of this pank by the citizens has been very satisfactory. 

 The enjoj ment of the facilities afforded to all has been marked by 

 a due sense of appreciation of the responsibility of the Commis- 

 sioners, and the rules and regulations governing its public use have 

 been carefully and thoughtfully observed. Its maintenance has 

 involved but comparatively slight expense. The drainage system 

 has done its work well, and the walks are generally in good 

 repair. The water supply is insufficient, and should be largely 

 increased. 



TOMPKINS SQUARE. 



During the spring the trees and shrubs contemplated in the 

 working design were planted. Iron drinking fountains have been 

 set in place at either end, and seats provided at intervals for the 

 convenience of visitors. Since the park has been completed and 

 thrown open to public use, it has been visited and enjoyed by large 

 numbers of the residents in this vicinity. 



CITY PARK. 



With the exception of cutting down and removing a few dead 

 and unsightly trees, but little work was done on this park during 

 the year, beyond what was necessary to keep it in order for use. 

 This area affords a breathing space for a large number of poor 

 people, whose means and opportunities probably prevent them 

 from visiting the large park of the city. 



CARROLL PARK. 



At the opening of the season, Carroll Park was put in thorough 

 order and has required but little attention during the season. The 

 walks, however, which were laid with Fiske pavement, are in a 

 very bad condition, being full of holes and very much disintegrated, 

 so much so as to render the walking very uncomfortable for 

 visitors, and even dangerous for children. These should be thor- 

 oughly repaired during the ensuing season. 



THE OCEAN PARKWAY. 



The preliminary surveys for the ocean parkway were made 

 during the fall, and the plans and specifications prepared. The 

 plan of construction included a width of 210 feet, consisting of a 

 central driveway 70 feet wide with two side roads each 25 feet 



