Herbicides used for weed abatement are Vessel Broadleaf Herbicide and Q4 Turf Herbicide. The weed control is repeatedly tested and approved by the Environmental Protection Agency, and Scott’s Pro-Lawn is licensed by the Colorado Department of Agriculture.
City parks employees will also be applying turf fertilizer to facilities not treated by Scott’s Pro-Lawn. Applications improve the quality of rights of way, parks and open spaces in the city’s system. Applications will start Sept. 9 and continue through Oct. 7.
Wednesday: Santa Rita Park – fertilizer.
Sept. 15: Buckley Park, Rotary Park, Chapman Hill, Downtown Brown – fertilizer and weed treatment.
Sept. 16: Durango Softball Complex at Fort Lewis College – fertilizer.
Sept. 17: Fassbinder Park , Viles Park, Crestview Park, Roosa Park – fertilizer and weed treatment.
Sept. 22: Fanto Park, Needham Park, Folsom Park – organic fertilizer, Third Avenue Parkway – fertilizer and weed treatment.
Sept. 23: Recreation Center, Rank Park – fertilizer and weed treatment.
Sept. 24: Durango Softball Complex, Fertilizer and Weed Treatment, Hillcrest View Park – fertilizer and weed treatment, Schneider Park, Pioneer Park, Brookside Park, Riverfront Park, Iris Park – organic fertilizer.
Sept. 29: Santa Rita Playground, Confluence Park, Historic Tram Park – fertilizer and weed treatment.
Sept. 30: Rio Vista Park, Memorial Park, Animas City Park – fertilizer and weed treatment.
Oct. 1: Jenkins Ranch Park – fertilizer and weed treatment.
Oct. 4: Riverview Sports Complex, Carnegie Building, Mason Center – fertilizer and weed treatment.
Oct. 5: Whitewater Park at Santa Rita – fertilizer and weed treatment.
Oct. 7: Greenmount Cemetery – fertilizer and weed treatment.
This schedule is subject to change based on weather conditions. For more information, call the Park Maintenance Division at 375-7380.