DEPARTMENT OF PARKS. 7 



Thirty-six thousand seven hundred and fifty-five square 

 feet of Hastings' Asphalt Tile were laid at Flower Garden, 

 also 4,074 square feet from boat landing to Eastwood Arch, 

 together with 483 lineal feet of border. In doing this work 

 4,34(> cubic feet of old material were removed. 



A contract was made for resurfacing some 10,000 square feet 

 of asphalt walk around the Dairy Cottage and its vicinity, and 

 contracts have been made to the extent of the appropriations 

 for resurfacing other walks in the park with 31,100 square feet 

 of best asphalt, and also for laying 13,680 square feet of new 

 asphalt walk at points to be designated by the Board. 



Four miles of bridle road and the gutters of the same were 

 repaired and put in order. 



Some 10,000 square feet of turf were used for repairs to 

 borders and grounds. 



There were propagated and transplanted in the different 

 parks 75,000 plants. 



Ten gardeners and foresters were continuously employed in 

 pruning, in cutting down dead trees and limbs and in clearing 

 brush and undergrowth. 



Twenty-four mowers were employed for five months in 

 cutting grass on meadows, lawns and plantations. 



Eight men and horse mowers were employed for five 

 months in keeping lawn tennis and croquet grounds in order at 

 Prospect Park, Washington Park and Tompkins Park. 



Four teams were continuously employed in sprinkling drives 

 in Prospect Park. 



The large well of the park was repaired by putting in a new 

 foundation of brick and cement work, and a stone coping to 

 the same. 



The pumping engine of the well is being overhauled and put 

 in order. 



A large shed, for the storage of coal for the well, was built 

 close to the well house, also an out-house put up. 



A commodious building, constructed of brick and stone and 

 located near the boat house, to be used for men's closets, has 

 been contracted for and is in process of construction. 



