Park Engineer 
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A stone and tarvia walk was constructed around the reservoirs, 
a distance of 4,324 feet, of which 1,148 feet is brick pavement along- 
the southerly side of the reservoir. This walk varies from 5 to 8 
feet in width, and winds through the trees and shrubbery on a 
fairly uniform grade between the wall of the reservoir and the wall 
of the roadway, always within sight of the water. 
For the accommodation of the residents of Mt. Adams, a flight 
of wooden steps leading from Russell to Ida street was rebuilt, and 
a path and concrete steps just south of the Elsinore Tower con- 
structed. There was also built a flight of wooden steps at the south 
end of the stone bridge, leading up to the Art Museum. 
The old stone wall opposite the greenhouse, along the back of 
the parking space for vehicles, was removed; the space enlarged and 
a new stone wall constructed. 
The abandoned water tower in Eden Park and the house and 
land southwest of the dam were taken over by this department. 
EVANSTON ATHLETIC BALL GROUNDS 
The ball grounds of the Evanston Athletic Eield were entirely 
regraded during the past year, and the grounds generally placed in 
good condition. Water connections were made. 
The Evanston Welfare Association, by private subscription, 
erected a grand stand, overlooking the ball field, and installed a 
drinking fountain and a flag staff. 
FILSON OUTLOOK 
The shelter house at Filson Outlook was finished in time to put 
into use for the playground season of 1912. Two sets of playground 
apparatus were placed on either side of the building, one for girls 
and one for boys, and a drinking fountain installed. The entire 
playfield was surfaced, using cinders and tarvia. 
HULBERT AND FREEMAN PLAYGROUND 
This property has been graded and prepared for playground by 
the building of a stone wall along Hulbert street and the west side 
of the lot. 
INWOOD PARK 
During the year, the valley between Hollister street and Welling- 
ton place has been graded, a cement sidewalk built on the north 
side of Wellington place, and drains laid from the ends of the streets 
to the sewer. 
A canvas canopy on pipe frame was placed on the playground 
over the sand boxes for shade. 
LICK RUN BALL GROUND 
As this property lies below the street level, it is necessary to 
fill it. While the north portion adjoining Queen City avenue, is in 
process of filling, the south portion is in use as a ball field. Goal 
posts were set for the foot ball season of 1912. 
