Nick McWilliams reporting – As fall league baseball and softball winds down, Dover city officials are hoping to address traffic concerns and parking issues.
The subject was brought up by Councilman Greg Bair after he received some complaints over where vehicles were parking and potential liabilities that could be created.
He approached Director of Parks, Recreation and Shade Tree Services Jeff Matthews, who shared in the concern.
“I talked to him about it before, and he sees a real big concern. I was up there, and it’s good to see all the people up at the park. It was just packed. But the parking out in the outfield is [concerning,] and I wish we could do something about that. Especially on the softball fields.”
Bair says that the city has seen signs run over at the park during the busiest days of Sunday, when many games take place, and that a branch fell on a vehicle parked behind an outfield fence, which is believed to be the city’s responsibility.
Other concerns relate to the usage of a blacktop walkway at the back of the park which Bair says some people have been using as a driveway.
Interim Mayor Shane Gunnoe says that Matthews has some ideas on how to assist with the parking dilemma and safety of all at the park.
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