16 
Annual Report 
The large lake in the upper portion of the park, which had 
been devoid of water for several years on account of its leaky 
condition, was finally made watertight by digging out the porous 
stone bottom and replacing, to a depth of two feet, with approxi- 
mately one thousand yards of good brick clay, well packed and 
puddled. The coping at the overflow was reset, and the whole 
lake put in presentable condition. In addition to the general 
embellishment to the park, the lake afforded splendid skating 
throughout the winter season. 
The ballgrounds near the reservoir walls were graded and a 
new backstop and hood erected. 
The musicstand and its surroundings were put in good order 
and maintained during the summer months. Eighteen concerts 
were given, and were well attended. The increasing number of 
vehicles, the congestion of travel on the main road, and the 
increasing noise, all tend to recommend a change of location of 
the bandstand. 
Hanna Playground 
A large covered canopy baby swing frame was erected and 
equipped with six swings and six hammocks. These proved very 
beneficial and popular. 
Sixteen sycamore trees were planted and tree-boxes made 
by the department were placed, and two small groups of shrub- 
bery planted at each side of the entrance, giving the place a 
brighter and more cheery aspect. 
Inwood Park 
Owing to the difficulties in getting grass seed started in the 
shallow rocky soil in this park, much regrading and resurfacing 
with both soil and manure has been done. Much of the manure 
has been donated, while over 100 loads have been bought and 
nearlv 150 two-horse loads of soil placed, besides taking advan- 
tage of a near neighbor at odd times in securing good top soil. 
Grading in the upper northwest corner was continued, and 
350 English field maples were planted. 
The lake was stocked with gold fish from Washington Park 
and Burnet Woods. 
