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Mowing & Mulching
Almost 40% of land within Riverside represents public land and is owned by the Village. As a result during the spring, summer, and fall, mowing and mulching occupies a significant portion of the department's operating hours. To give a better idea of how much land area the department maintains, here is a breakdown:
- 46 Triangles
- 1.5 Miles of Median
- Woodside Road
- Des Plaines Avenue
- Around Forest Preserve
- First Avenue
- Forbes Road
- Waubansee Road
- Around the River
- Bloomingbank Road
- Fairbank Road
- Riverside Road
- Big Ball Park
- Blythe Park
- Centennial Plaza
- Guthrie Park
- Harrington Park
- Indian Garden
- Longcommon Common
- Patriots Park
- Scottswood Common
- Scout Cabin
- Swan Pond
- Train Station Parking Lots
Mowing
Dependent on the season, mowing usually begins mid-late April and will continue into October. Public Works will usually mow the entire Village during the following seasons:- Fall 4-5 times
- Spring 4-6 times
- Summer 2-3 times