Park Engineer 
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MT. ECHO PARK 
The grading for an entrance into Mt. Echo Park from Elberon 
avenue was commenced during the summer of 1912, but owing to 
lack of funds it became necessary to discontinue the work for a 
time, when about 60 per cent completed. It was found imperative 
to build a retaining wall about 450 feet in length along Elberon 
avenue. Work on this wall has been started, and at the close of 
the year the foundation is 40 per cent complete. 
PRICE HILL SLOPE IMPROVEMENT 
During the fall of 1912 the slope between the retaining walls 
along Glenway, Wilder and Warsaw avenues were graded and 
planted. The citizens of Price Hill collected nearly half the amount 
necessary for this improvement. 
SINTON PARK AND PLAYGROUND 
On Sinton playground a shade-roof was completed, beneath 
which sand boxes and baby swings were placed. The area under 
the shade-roof was covered by a cement floor, which was extended 
on either side, under the larger swing frames. 
SYCAMORE STREET PLAYGROUND 
A shelter house is in process of construction here, and is about 
90 per cent completed. The grounds have been graded as far as 
possible until this building is finished. 
A wading pool has been constructed, with a slightly greater 
depth of water than the other park pools. The water is 19 inches 
deep on the sides, and 24 inches deep in the middle of this pool. 
TAFT FIELD 
On this tract, grading was done amounting to 36,660 cubic yards, 
which made enough level ground for two or more ball fields, also 
tennis courts, if the latter are found desirable. The Taft Field is 
a natural amphitheatre with banks of easy slopes on three sides. 
These banks have been seeded to prevent erosion. 
WALNUT HILLS PLAYGROUND 
During the summer of 1912 this property was graded. 
WARSAW AND WOODLAWN PLAY FIELD 
During the fall of 1912, this property was graded and prepared 
for use as a small play field. 
